RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
NOTE: The hood support cylinders can be replaced one at a time.
1. Open and support the hood.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the hood support cylinders at the middle of the support cylinder during removal. Failure to follow this
caution can result in damage to the hood support cylinders.
2. Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent (3), release the retaining clip (2) at each end of the support cylinder while carefully pulling the ball
socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).
NOTE: Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).