Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 84

BR
FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE 2 - 9
L I N K / C O I L S U S P E N S I O N
INDEX
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Coil Spring 10
Lower Suspension Arm 11
Service Information
9
Shock Absorber 10
SERVICE INFORMATION
Periodic lubrication of the steering system and sus­
pension components is required. Refer to Group 0,
Lubrication And Maintenance for the service inter­
val.
CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber
bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at
normal height. It is important to have the springs
supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fas­
teners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal
ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected
and premature bushing wear may occur. Rubber
bushings must never be lubricated.
TRAGI BAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the ball
stud end at the frame rail bracket (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove ball stud from bracket with Puller
C-3894A
(4) Remove the bolt and flag nut from the axle
bracket and remove the track bar (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Track Bar
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Shock Diagnosis 10
Stabilizer Bar
9
Track Bar
9
Upper Suspension Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the track bar at axle tube bracket.
Loosely install the retaining bolt and flag nut.
(2) Pry the axle assembly over to install the track
bar at the frame rail bracket (Fig. 1).
(3) Install the retaining nut on the stud. Tighten
the ball stud nut to 84 N-m (62 ft. lbs.) torque. Install
a new cotter pin.
(4) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
(5) Tighten the bolt at the axle shaft tube bracket
to 176 N-m (130 ft. lbs.) torque.
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the
axle brackets.
(3) Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the links.
(4) Disconnect the stabilizer bar clamps from the
frame rails and remove the stabilizer bar (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Stabilizer Bar
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the stabilizer bar on the frame rail and
install the clamps and bolts. Ensure the bar is cen­
tered with equal spacing on both sides. Tighten the
bolts to 47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.).