RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
3. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
4. Remove the shock (3) See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair.
NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang freely, support the caliper assembly.
5. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter, See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Removal.
6. Remove the rotor.
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
8. Install Front Spring Compressor DD-1278 (3) up through the lower control arm, coil spring (2) and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped
adapter goes against the lower control arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.
9. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn to hold the spring in place.