Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 61

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R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N ( C o n t i n u e d )
( 5 ) Remove hub/bearing mounting bolts (Fig. 8)
and remove hub/bearing from knuckle.
BEARING
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new stud into hub flange.
(2) Install three washer onto stud, then install lug
nut with the flat side of the nut against the washers.
(3) Tighten lug nut until the stud is pulled into
the hub flange. Verify that the stud is properly
seated into the flange.
(4) Remove lug nut and washers.
(5) Install the brake rotor and caliper, refer to
Group 5 Brakes for procedure.
(6) Install wheel and tire assembly, use new lug
nut on stud or studs that were replaced.
(7) Remove support and lower vehicle.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
J 9 4 0 2 - 5 8
LINK/COIL SUSPENSION (WAX COAT FRAME)
Fig. 8 Hub/Bearing & Knuckle
INSTALLATION
(1) Install hub/bearing and tighten mounting bolts
to specifications.
(2) Install axle hub nut and tighten to specifica­
tions. Install cotter pin.
(3) Install brake rotor and caliper, refer to Group 5
Brakes.
(4) Install wheel and tire assembly.
(5) Remove support and lower vehicle.
WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake caliper and rotor, refer to Group
5 Brakes for procedure.
(4) Remove stud from hub with Remover C-4150A
(Fig. 9).
HUB F L A N G E
R E M O V E R
Fig. 9 Wheel Stud Removal
DESCRIPTION TORQUE •
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.)
Lower Bolt. 135 N-m (100 ft. lbs.)
Bracket . . . . 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Arm Upper
Axle Nut .121 N-m (89 ft. lbs.)
Frame Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 N-m (62 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Arm Lower
Axle Nut . .149 N-m (110 ft. lbs.)
Frame Nut. .122 N-m (90 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar
Clamp Bolt 47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.)
Link Upper Nut. .37 N-m (27 ft. lbs.)
Link Lower Nut. . . 118 N-m (87 ft. lbs.)
Track Bar
Ball Stud Nut . . . 84 N-m (62 ft. lbs.)
Axle Bracket Bolt . . . . .176 N-m (130 ft. lbs.)
LINK/COIL SUSPENSION (E-C0AT FRAME)
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.)
Lower Bolt. . . . . . . . . . .135 N-m (100 ft. lbs.)
Bracket 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Arm Upper
Axle Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 N-m (89 ft. lbs.)
Frame Nut .149 N-m (110 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Arm Lower
Axle Nut . .149 N-m (110 ft. lbs.)
Frame Nut. .217 N-m (150 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar
Clamp Bolt . . . . . . . .61 N-m (45 ft. lbs.)
Link Upper Nut .37 N-m (27 ft. lbs.)
Link Lower Nut. 118 N-m (87 ft. lbs.)
Track Bar
Ball Stud Nut .84 N-m (62 ft. lbs.)
Axle Bracket Bolt . . . . . . . . .176 N-m (130 ft. lbs.)