D50 4WD L4-156 2556cc 2.6L VIN 7 2-bbl (1982)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front
RAM 50 4 X 2
Disconnect shock absorber at upper and lower mountings, then remove shock absorber from vehicle. When installing, torque shock absorber upper
attaching bolts to 9-13 ft. lbs. and lower attaching bolts to 6-9 ft. lbs.
RAM 50 4 X 4
1. Detach shock absorber from upper and lower mounting, then remove shock absorber.
2. Reverse procedure to install. Torque shock absorber lower mounting bolts to 6 to 8 ft. lbs. On 1984 models, tighten shock absorber upper
mounting nut until protrusion of stud above bottom of nut is 0.8 inch. On 1985-88 models, tighten shock absorber upper mounting nut until
protrusion of stud above top of nut is 0.5 inch for 1985 models or 0.27-0.31 inch for 1986 Ram 50 4 X 4 and 1987-88 Ram Raider. On 1987-88
Ram 50 4 X 4, tighten nut to end of threads. On all models, install jam nut and torque to 9-13 ft. lbs.
