2500 4x2 Pickup V10-488 8.0L Magnum (1996)
Ball Joint: Technical Service Bulletins
Lower Ball Joint - Replacement
NO: 02-04-96
GROUP: Front Suspension
DATE: June 21, 1996
SUBJECT:
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
MODELS:
1994-1996 (BR) Ram Pickup
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO TWO WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) VEHICLES.
DISCUSSION:
Some BR 2WD trucks may have lower ball joints that are tack welded to the lower control arms. On these vehicles, if lower ball joint replacement is
required, the lower control arm must be replaced. Until recently, lower ball joints for BR trucks were serviced only as a part of the lower control arm
assemblies.
For BR 2WD trucks that do not have tack welded lower ball joints, Mopar now services the lower ball joints separately. The 1994 - 1996 Ram Truck
Service Manuals include procedures for lower control arm ball joint replacement for non-tack welded lower control arm ball joints.
All BR 2WD trucks have replaceable upper control arm ball joints. The 1994 - 1996 Ram Truck Service Manuals include procedures for upper control
arm ball joint replacement.
NOTE:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE TACK WELDED LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS. VEHICLES WITH TACK WELDED LOWER
CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS REQUIRE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.
PARTS AVAILABLE:
AR (2)
52037660
Joint, Lower Ball (1500)
AR (2)
52037661
Joint, Lower Ball (2500 & 3500)
AR (1)
52038406
Arm, Lower Control, Right (1500)
AR (1)
52038407
Arm, Lower Control, Left (1500)
AR (1)
52037648
Arm, Lower Control, Right (2500 & 3500)
AR (1)
52037649
Arm, Lower Control, Left (2500 & 3500)
AR (2)
52037674
Joint Upper Ball