Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 45

2 - 10 FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (Continued)
Fig. 2 FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 (LD ONLY)
1 - STABILIZER BAR
2 - UPPER CONTROL ARM
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
4 - ROTOR
5 - OUTER TIE ROD END
6 - SHOCK ABSORBER
7 - STABILIZER LINK
8 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
9 - INNER TIE ROD
10 - RACK & PINION
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
DESCRIPTION
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut
4X4
Shock Absorber
Lower Bolt
4X4
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut
4X2
Shock Absorber
Lower Bolt
4X2
DESCRIPTION
The upper control arm bolts on frame brackets.
The frame brackets have slotted holes which allow
the arms to be adjusted for caster and camber.
The lower control arms bolt to the lower frame
brackets and pivots through bushings.
The control arms have lube for life ball studs. The
control arm travel (jounce) is limited through the use
of rubber/urethane bumpers. Rebound travel is lim-
ited by the shock absorber.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
54
135
54
28
Ft. Lbs.
40
100
40
21
DR
In. Lbs.
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