RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Springs
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
2. Paint or scribe alignment marks on lower suspension arm cam adjusters and axle bracket for installation reference.
3. Remove the upper suspension arm and loosen lower suspension arm bolts.
4. Mark and disconnect the front propeller shaft from the axle.
5. Disconnect the track bar from the frame rail bracket.
6. Disconnect the drag link from pitman arm.
7. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link and shock absorber from the axle.
8. Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount. Remove the coil spring.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the coil spring on the axle pad.
2. Raise the axle into position until the spring seats in the upper mount.
3. Connect the stabilizer bar links and shock absorbers to the axle bracket. Connect the track bar to the frame rail bracket.
4. Install the upper suspension arm.
5. Install the front propeller shaft to the axle.
6. Install drag link to pitman arm and tighten nut to specifications. Install new cotter pin.
7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
8. Tighten the following suspension components to specifications:
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Link to stabilizer bar nut.
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Lower shock bolt.
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Track bar bolt at axle shaft tube bracket.
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Upper suspension arm nut at axle bracket.
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Upper suspension nut at frame bracket.
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Align lower suspension arm reference marks and tighten cam nut.
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Lower suspension nut at frame bracket.
