Torque Chart; Torque Specifications; Independent Front Suspension; Description - Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

2 - 8 FRONT - 2WD
FRONT - 2WD (Continued)
Fig. 2 Independent Front Suspension
1 - SHOCK
2 - JOUNCE BUMPER
CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/ure-
thane bushings (except stabilizer bar) should be
SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

DESCRIPTION

Shock Absorber
Upper Nut
Shock Absorber
Lower Bolt
Lower Suspension Arm
Frame Nuts
Lower Suspension Arm
LD Ball Joint Nut
Lower Suspension Arm
HD Ball Joint Nut
Upper Suspension Arm
Pivot Bar Nuts
Upper Suspension Arm
Ball Joint Nut
Stabilizer Bar
Clamp Bolt
Stabilizer Bar
Link Nuts
Hub Bearing
LD 1500 Nut
Hub Bearing
HD 2500/3500 Nut
tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is
important to have the springs supporting the weight
of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If
springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle
ride comfort could be affected and premature bush-
ing wear may occur.
DESCRIPTION
The upper suspension arm bolts on frame brackets
through the arm pivot shaft. The frame brackets
have slotted holes which allow the arms to be
adjusted for caster and camber. Pivot shaft bushings
are not replaceable.
The lower suspension arms bolt to the lower frame
brackets and pivot through bushings, these bushings
are not replaceable.
The suspension arms have lube for life riveted ball
studs.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

N·m
54
142
169
129
149
169
81
54
37
251
380
Ft. Lbs.
40
105
125
95
110
125
60
40
27
185
280
BR/BE
In. Lbs.
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