RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
BOTTOM.
10.
Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm and coil spring.
11.
Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring.
12.
Install the lower control arm onto the frame and secure the control arm with the nut and bolt assembly. Tighten the nut and bolt assembly to 237
N.m (175 ft. lbs.).
13.
Install the strut bar.
14.
Remove the spring compressor tool.
15.
Install the stabilizer bar.
16.
Install the lower shook absorber bushing retainer, p/n 52039233, onto the upper stud of the shock absorber. Then install the lower shook absorber
bushing, p/n 52039187, onto the upper stud of the shock absorber. Insert the shock absorber stud through the frame hole.
17.
Install the lower shock bolts and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
18.
Install the upper shock absorber bushing, p/n 52039223, and retainer, p/n 52039232, onto the shock absorber stud. Install the nut and tighten the
nut to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
19.
Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to:
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15 in. wheel = 109 - 150 N.m (80 - 110 ft.lbs.)
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16 in. wheel
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1/2-20 = 115 - 155 N.m (85 - 115 in.lbs.)
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5/8-18 = 240 - 305 N.m (175 - 225 ft. lbs.)
20.
Lower the vehicle.
