RAM 3500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove disc brake caliper and rotor from steering knuckle. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Disc Brake System.
4. Remove shock absorber.
5. Remove the strut bar.
6. Install Spring Compressor DD-127S. Use a piece of pipe to fabricate a spacer positioned between the tool and suspension arm.
7. Tighten tool nut against belI-shaped adapter tool finger-tight and loosen 1/2 of a turn.
8. Remove cotter pins and nuts from ball studs.
9. Position Ball Stud Remover C-3564-A and rotate threaded portion of tool to apply force to the lower ball stud.
10. Strike steering knuckle sharply with a hammer to loosen ball stud from knuckle. Do not force ball stud out from knuckle with the tool.
Lower Ball Stud Removal
11. Remove ball stud seal. Use Remover/Installer C-4212F to press the ball stud from lower suspension arm bore.
INSTALLATION
