RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Spring - Installation
4X2 - Independent Front Suspension
4X2
1. Tape the isolator pad to the top of the coil spring. Position the spring in the lower suspension arm well. Be sure that the coil spring is seated in the
well.
2. Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 (2) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
3. Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring.
4. Install the steering knuckle See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair/Front Steering Knuckle - Installation .
5. Install the retaining nut on the upper ball joint and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)(on 1500 series only an additional 90° turn is required) or 68 Nm
(50 ft. lbs.)(HD 4X2 only).
6. Remove the spring compressor tool.
7. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
8. Install the shock absorber. See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Strut / Shock/Installation .
9. Install the stabilizer link See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Link - Installation .
10. Remove the lower control arm support.
11. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement .
12. Lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight and Tighten the front and rear control arm frame pivot bolts if loosened to 204 Nm (150 ft. lbs.)
for (LD) or 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.)for (HD).
13. Perform a wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair .
Link/Coil
INSTALLATION