RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove disc brake caliper from steering knuckle refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer bar and strut bar from the lower suspension arm.
5. Remove the shock absorber.
6. Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter goes
against the lower suspension arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.
7. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn.
CAUTION: This will hold the spring in place until the lower suspension arm is separated from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the cotter pin and lower ball joint nut at the steering knuckle.
Loosening Lower Ball Stud
9. Install Ball Joint Remover C-3564-A on the lower ball joint. Turn the threaded portion of the tool and lock securely against the lower joint.
10. Expand the tool enough to place force on the lower ball joint. Strike the steering knuckle sharply with a hammer to loosen the joint. Do not attempt
to force the joint out of the steering knuckle with the loosening tool.
11. Remove the spring compressor tool and pivot the lower suspension arm downward.
12. Remove coil spring and isolator pad from the vehicle.
