Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 68

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FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE 2 - 1 1
LINK/COIL SUSPENSION
INDEX
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Coil Spring 12
Lower Suspension Arm 13
Service Information . 11
Shock Absorber 12
SERWICE INFORMATION
Periodic lubrication of the steering system compo­
nents is required. Refer to Group 0, Lubrication And
Maintenance for the service interval.
CAUTION: All suspension components that u s e rub­
ber bushings should be tightened with the vehicle
at the 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 nor­
mal ride height vehicle ride comfort and handling
could be affected. This can also c a u s e premature
bushing wear. Rubber bushings must never be lu­
bricated.
TRACK 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).
A puller tool may be necessary to separate the
ball stud from the frame rail bracket.
(3) Remove the bolt and flag nut from the axle
bracket and remove the track bar (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Track Bar
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the track bar at axle tube bracket.
Loosely install the retaining bolt and flag nut.
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Shock Diagnosis 12
Stabilizer Bar 11
Track Bar 11
Upper Suspension Arm 13
(2) I t may be necessary to pry the axle assembly
over to install the track bar at the frame rail. Install
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.).
(2) Install the links, grommets retainers and nuts
onto the axle brackets (Fig. 2). Tighten the nuts to 37
N-m (27 ft. lbs.) torque.