RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
Rear Shock Absorber
3. Remove the upper mounting nut, retainers and bolt.
4. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle. If necessary, remove the spacer tube from the upper shock absorber eye.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the shock absorber in the axle bracket and install the bolt and nut.
2. Install the spacer tube in the upper shock absorber eye.
3. Position the shock absorber to the frame rail bracket. Install the inner retainer, bolt, outer retainer and nut.
4. Tighten the shock absorber mounting nuts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
