RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Paint or scribe alignment marks on the cam adjusters and suspension arm for installation reference.
3. Remove the lower suspension arm nut, cam and cam bolt from the axle.
4. Remove the nut and bolt from the frame rail bracket and remove the lower suspension arm.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower suspension arm at the axle bracket and frame rail bracket.
2. Install the rear bolt and finger tighten the nut.
3. Install the cam bolt, cam and nut in the axle. Re-align the reference marks.
4. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
5. Tighten cam nut at the axle bracket to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.). Tighten rear nut at the frame bracket to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
