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Update
Removed rack and pinion from truck, was able to do it without removing wheels came out pretty easy.
removed cover inspected belt - perfect condition no signs of wear and truck has 140k miles on it now
Removed board cover plate - required special 5 point security bit not a torx - Everything looked to be fine no signs of wear or burn marks
Tested fuses I believe it was L78 and main fuse on battery post both good, tested for power at cable end where connects to Rack and had 12.4v power
Went ahead and ordered part# 68256617AH from dealer est 2 weeks, a used one wasn't much less will report back if this is a good part #.
Also submitted report to NHTSA about steering failure while driving as recommended by dealer.
Did you get the rack installed? Any issues?
My 2013 eps rack is currently dying. It makes a loud whining/grinding sound when turning, and appears to be leaking. It looks like the rubber boots have been torn for awhile, and I probably got some snow and water into it this winter.
The local dealership says the part is "discontinued", is a 2013 only part, and completely unavailable. They said that no other year would fit.
They suggested I buy another truck, and that they'd give me a great deal!
Anyway, I was able to determine via Tasca Parts and Chrysler of McKinney's online parts stores that the newest version of this rack/pinion is pn# 68628858AA, and "should" fit all 1500 trucks from 2013, up to 18, including Ram Classics up to 2024, made in Warren, MI, with the first vin digit of 1.
I ordered one from MoparParts Giant, and it's currently in-route via FedEx.
So, anyone used AlphaOBD to program the vin into an EPS?
I noticed that it now has the option to do so, under Ram1500 ∆ 2013+ Power net ∆ Steering ∆ Reset Vin Values?
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