RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Front - Link/Coil
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the hub bearing.
2. Remove tie-rod or drag link end from the steering knuckle arm.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor.
4. Loosen the upper ball stud nut.Do not remove the nut at this time.
5. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
6. Separate the lower ball joint (4) using special tool C-4150A separator (3).
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
8. Remove the steering knuckle (2).
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the steering knuckle on the ball studs.
2. Install and tighten lower ball stud nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install and tighten upper ball stud nut to 94 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Retorque lower ball stud nut to 190-217 Nm (140-160 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the hub bearing.
6. Install tie-rod or drag link end onto the steering knuckle arm.
7. Install the wheel speed sensor.
