RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1999)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Control Arm
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support lower suspension arm at outboard end with jack stand.
4. Remove upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.
5. Separate ball joint from knuckle with remover MB-990635.
Upper Suspension Arm
6. Remove pivot bar bolts from upper suspension arm bracket and remove arm from vehicle
INSTALLATION
1. Position upper suspension arm on bracket and install pivot bar bolts. Tighten to 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.).
2. Install ball joint in knuckle. Install nut and tighten to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) and replacement cotter pin.
3. Remove jack from lower suspension arm.
4. Install tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove support and lower vehicle.
6. Align front suspension.