RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove nuts from the links at the stabilizer bar and separate the links with Puller C-3894-A.
3. Remove stabilizer bar retainer nuts and retainers.
4. Remove stabilizer bar and replace worn, cracked or distorted bushings.
5. Remove links upper mounting nuts and bolts and remove links.
INSTALLATION
1. Install link into frame brackets and install mounting nuts and bolts.
2. Install the stabilizer bar and center it with equal spacing on both sides. Install stabilizer bar retainers and tighten nuts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. Install stabilizer link ball studs into the bar and tighten nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove support and lower vehicle.
5. Tighten upper link mounting nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
