Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001)
11.
Using 100 grit emery cloth, lightly sand the top surface of the steering knuckle to remove any rust and/or scale from the steering knuckle (Figure
2).
12.
Insert the bolts supplied with the ball joint package from the bottom side of the control arm (Figure 3).
13.
Place the new ball joint onto the control arm and install retaining nuts (Figure 3). Tighten the nuts to 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m).
14.
Position the steering knuckle onto the upper ball joint stud.
15.
Install the castle nut onto the ball joint stud. Tighten the upper ball joint castle nut to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm).
NOTE:
If the castle nut slots do not line up with the cotter pin hole in the ball joint stud, continue tightening the nut until the next set of castle nut slots
line up with the cotter pin hole. Do not loosen the nut.
16.
Install the cotter pin through the castle nut and secure it by bending the arms of the pin.
17.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs (135 N.m).
18.
Repeat Steps 3 through 17 on the right side of the vehicle.
19.
Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
