RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Removal
(LD) 4X2 & 4X4
KNUCKLE
REMOVAL
(LD) 4X2 & 4X4
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly
3. Remove the brake caliper, rotor, shield and ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped.
4. Remove the tie rod end nut. Separate the tie rod from the knuckle with Remover 9360.
5. Remove the halfshaft nut (4X4 only).
6. Remove the upper ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) with Remover 9360 (5)
CAUTION: When installing puller 8677 to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.