Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 55

B R
SUSPENSION 2 -13
D I S A S S E M B L Y AND A S S E M B L Y ( C o n t i n u e d )
UPPER 1ALL STUD
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the upper suspension arm.
(2) Position special tools on upper suspension arm
and press ball stud out of arm (Fig. 9).
SPECIAL TOOL
C-4212F
SPECIAL TOOL
6289-3
J9402-36
Fig. 9 Upper Bail Stud Removal
ASSEMBLY
(1) Press ball stud into upper suspension arm with
special tools (Fig. 10).
(2) Install the upper suspension arm.
C L E A N I N G A N D I N S P E C T I O N
WHEEL BEAR1NSS
NOTE: Bearing and races must be replaced as a
set if worn or damaged.
(1) Thoroughly clean the interior of hub/rotor.
(2) Clean the bearings with solvent and towel dry.
(3) After cleaning, apply engine oil to each bear­
ing.
(4) Rotate each bearing slowly while applying
downward force. Examine the rollers for pitting and
roughness, replace bearing i f worn or defective.
(5) Remove the engine oil from each bearing. Pack
each bearing with multi-purpose NLGI, grade 2, EP-
type lubricant (or an equivalent lubricant).
NOTE: Ensure that lubricant is forced into all the
cavities between the bearing cage and rollers.
SPECIAL TOOL
C4212F
J9402-35
Fig. 10 Upper Ball Stud Installation
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
IFS SUSPENSION (WAX COAT FRAME)
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut. . . . . . . . .41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.)
Lower Bolt. .135 N-m (100 ft. lbs.)
Lower Suspension Arm
Frame Nuts 149 N-m (110 ft. lbs.)
Ball Stud Nut 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.)
Upper Suspension Arm
Pivot Bar Nuts . . . . . . . .203 N-m (150 ft. lbs.)
Ball Stud Nut . . . . . . . 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar
• Clamp Bolt . . .47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.)
Link Nuts 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.)
IFS SUSPENSION (E-C0AT FRAME)
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.)
Lower Bolt. 135 N-m (100 ft. lbs.)
Lower Suspension Arm
Frame Nuts .271 N-m (200 ft. lbs.)
Ball Stud Nut 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.)
Upper Suspension Arm
Pivot Bar Nuts 271 N-m (200 ft. lbs.)
Ball Stud Nut 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar
Clamp Bolt . .61 N-m (45 ft. lbs.)
Link Nuts 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.)