RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Spring - Removal
4X2 - Independent Front Suspension
4X2
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm (4) at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
4. Remove the shock absorber (5) See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Strut / Shock/Removal .
5. Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 (3) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter (3)
goes against the lower suspension arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.
6. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn.
NOTE: This will hold the spring in place until the lower suspension arm is separated from the steering knuckle.
