RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Front-Independent Front Suspension
KNUCKLE
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper, rotor, shield and ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped.
4. Remove the front halfshaft nut (if equipped).
5. Remove the tie rod end nut. Separate the tie rod from the knuckle with Remover 8677.
CAUTION: When installing Remover 8677 to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.
6. Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle with Remover 8677 and remove the knuckle.
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle (1) with Remover 8677 (2)
8. Remove the hub/bearing from the steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The ball joint stud tapers must be CLEAN and DRY before installing the knuckle. Clean the stud tapers with mineral spirits to remove
dirt and grease.
NOTE: When installing hub/bearing with ABS brakes, position the speed sensor opening towards the front of the vehicle.