RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Springs
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
4. Disconnect tie rod from steering knuckle.
5. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower suspension arm.
6. Support lower suspension arm outboard end with jack. Place jack under arm in front of shock mount.
7. Remove cotter pin and nut from lower ball stud. Separate ball stud with remover C-4150A, or equivalent.
8. Remove lower shock bolt from suspension arm.
9. Lower jack and suspension arm until spring tension is relieved. Remove spring and rubber isolator.
INSTALLATION
1. Install rubber isolator on top of spring. Position spring into upper spring seat and lower suspension arm.
2. Raise suspension arm with jack and position shock into suspension arm mount. Install shock bolt and tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
3. Install steering knuckle on lower ball stud. Install lower ball stud nut and tighten to:
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Light duty: 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.)
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Heavy duty: 136 Nm (110 ft. lbs.)
4. Replace cotter pin and remove jack.
5. Install stabilizer bar link on lower suspension arm. Install grommet, retainer and nut and tighten to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
6. Install tie rod on steering knuckle and tighten nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
7. Install brake caliper assembly and rotor.
8. Install tire and wheel assembly.
9. Remove support and lower vehicle.
