RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
NOTE: If the ball joint is tack welded to the suspension arm, the suspension arm must be replaced.
Suspension Arm
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Follow procedure under Coil Spring Removal.
3. Remove bolts mounting suspension arm to crossmember and remove arm.
Installation
1. Position suspension arm on crossmember and install bolts and nuts snug.
2. Follow procedure under Coil Spring Installation. Please refer to Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Coil Spring/Service and Repair/ See:
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair
3. Remove support and lower vehicle.
4. Tighten suspension arm crossmember nuts to 196 Nm (145 ft. lbs.).
Ball Joint
Disassembly
1. Remove lower suspension arm.
Lower Ball Joint Removal
2. Position special tool on lower suspension arm and press out ball joint.
Assembly