How to Maintain and Fix a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 3500?

Start by taking away the tailgate cover to service and repair the tailgate handle. Use a grease pencil (or something like it) to identify where each rod of the latch actuator should be threaded. Pull out the latch actuator rods first and then remove the nuts from the control assembly to get rid of both it and the door outside handle. Before anything else, set up the handle and control assembly and make sure it's secure by tightening the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs). Place the actuator rods back into the servo following those marks made during removal and then replace the cover.

How to service and repair a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 3500?

Begin by releasing the tailgate and removing the liner if it's present. After that, take out the ten bolts holding the tailgate cover inside the tailgate and remove the entire cover. First, use the grease pencil to show where the actuator rods are connected to the control and then disconnect the rods. Take out two screws located at the back of the tailgate and with them, remove the control and the tailgate handle. Secure the tailgate handle and control to the tailgate, then put in both nuts and tighten them to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.). Place the actuator rods back on the control using the reference marks made in advance. Cover the inside of the tailgate with your tailgate cover and then place all ten bolts and secure them tightly. Insert and attach the tailgate liner back onto the tailgate when you think it is necessary.

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Dodge Ram 3500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 55074580AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Liftgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 55276237AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Tailgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Exterior Door Handle; Outside Door Handle; Handle Tailgate; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 68044904AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Tailgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Handle Tailgate; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 68044904AB, 68044904AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
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Dodge Ram 3500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 68044906AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Tailgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Handle Tailgate; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 68044906AB, 68044906AC, 68044906AA, 68044906AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6

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The Tailgate Handle of Dodge Ram 3500 is very important as it assists in the operation of the tailgate by opening it. When the handle is pulled, a rotary spool is activated which turns a cam to unlock it, the application of pressure makes it possible to easily open or close the tailgate. This mechanism is very important for accessing the rear part of the bed for either loading or off-loading and other intended uses. Different designs of the Tailgate Handle have been used in different generations of the Dodge Ram 3500 although the differentiations are not elaborated here. The first and the foremost the core purpose of the Tailgate Handle is maintained as the functionality of the handle is proven to successfully open or close the tailgate in all versions of the Dodge Ram 3500. In the broad aspect, structure and functioning of the Tailgate Handle enhances the usefulness and functionality of a vehicle intensely.

Dodge Ram 3500 Tailgate Handle Parts and Q&A

Handle, Rear
55074580AC
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
Start by taking away the tailgate cover to service and repair the tailgate handle. Use a grease pencil (or something like it) to identify where each rod of the latch actuator should be threaded. Pull out the latch actuator rods first and then remove the nuts from the control assembly to get rid of both it and the door outside handle. Before anything else, set up the handle and control assembly and make sure it's secure by tightening the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs). Place the actuator rods back into the servo following those marks made during removal and then replace the cover.
Handle, Rear
55276237AA
Q: How to service and repair a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
Begin by releasing the tailgate and removing the liner if it's present. After that, take out the ten bolts holding the tailgate cover inside the tailgate and remove the entire cover. First, use the grease pencil to show where the actuator rods are connected to the control and then disconnect the rods. Take out two screws located at the back of the tailgate and with them, remove the control and the tailgate handle. Secure the tailgate handle and control to the tailgate, then put in both nuts and tighten them to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.). Place the actuator rods back on the control using the reference marks made in advance. Cover the inside of the tailgate with your tailgate cover and then place all ten bolts and secure them tightly. Insert and attach the tailgate liner back onto the tailgate when you think it is necessary.