Does the object that the screw driver is pointing to have to be removed in order to adjust the ALDA? I have read that some items must be removed to get to the adjustment screw and have determined that this is it. Could someone please confirm?

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
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'92 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel - sold
'83 300D Turbodiesel - 4 speed manual/2.88 diff - sold
'87 300D Turbodiesel - sold
'82 300D Turbodiesel - sold

It does have to be removed to adjust the ALDA. In addition, once it is removed I don't think there is any way to re-install it.

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Jim

What you will do, is to dig out the inner black cover with a small sharp screwdriver. Next, you will see the locknut surrounded by a metal sleeve. Chop up the metal sleeve with some cutters. Mangle it until you have full access to the locknut. Now, remove the locknut completely, and pull the metal sleeve (which you just destroyed) off. Adjust your ALDA if necessary, and put the locknut back. Also, you might find it useful to use a colored permanent marker to shade part of the adjusting screw, as a way or marking the original position of the ALDA.

Jim and Speedy, I thank you both for your replies.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
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'92 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel - sold
'83 300D Turbodiesel - 4 speed manual/2.88 diff - sold
'87 300D Turbodiesel - sold
'82 300D Turbodiesel - sold

SW,

I love the picture of your driveway.

Have a great day,

Larry,

Thanks for the compliment. Actually it is my father's driveway. His '82 SD in the back, my brothers '82 240D (blue) 4spd and my car. Not in the picture is my mothers '94 VW Jetta and an excellent '83 240D 4 spd that will probably be picked up today by its new owner. I'll miss that car, its fun rowing the stick shift in that underpowered 4 banger.

SW

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
-------------------------------------
'92 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel - sold
'83 300D Turbodiesel - 4 speed manual/2.88 diff - sold
'87 300D Turbodiesel - sold
'82 300D Turbodiesel - sold