ABS DODGE TRUCK 1993 Service Repair Manual

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INTRODUCTION
7
VEHICLE
WEIGHTS

RAM
PICKUP

MODEL/
FAMILY
BODY
(3)

STYLE
GVWR
PAYLOAD

ALLOWANCE
(1)
CURB

WEIGHT
(2)

D150
AD1
4x2
61

2495
kg
5500
lbs
853
kg 1880 lb
1642 kg
3620
lbs

D150
AD1

4x2

62
2495
kg

2722
kg
5500
lbs

6000
lbs 804 kg
1021 kg 1772 lbs

2252
lbs 1691 kg
1700 kg
3728 lbs
3748 lbs

D150
AD1

4x2

31
2722
kg
6000
lbs 852 kg
1878 lbs 1870 kg
4122 lbs

D150
AD1

4x2

32
2722
kg
6000
lbs
787 kg 1736 lbs 1934 kg
4264 lbs

D250
AD2
4x2
62

3357
kg

3860
kg
7400
lbs
8510 lbs 1527 kg
1952 kg
3366 lbs
4304 lbs 1830 kg
1908 kg
4034 lbs
4206 lbs

D250
AD2

4x2

32
3357
kg

3860
kg
7400
lbs
8510 lbs 1369 kg
1846 kg
3019 lbs

4070
lbs 1987 kg
2014 kg 4381 lbs

4440
lbs

D350
AD3
4x2
62(4)
3946 kg
4581 kg
8700
lbs

10,100
lbs 2001 kg

2485
kg 4411 lbs
5478 lbs

1945
kg

2097
kg 4289 lbs

4622
lbs

W150
AD5
4x4
61

2858 kg
6300
lbs
978
kg
2156
lbs
1880 kg
4144 lbs

W150
AD5

4x4

62
2903
kg

6400
lbs
966
kg
2131 lbs
1936 kg 4269 lbs

W150
AD5

4x4

32
2903
kg

6400
lbs 789 kg
1740 lbs 2114 kg

4660
lbs

W250
AD6
4x4
62

3402
kg

3860
kg
7500
lbs
8510 lbs 1364 kg
1769 kg
3007
lbs
3899 lbs 2038 kg

2092
kg
4493
lbs
4611 lbs

W250
AD6

4x4

32
3402
kg

3860
kg
7500
lbs
8510 lbs 1259 kg
1664 kg
2775
lbs
3668 lbs
2143
kg
2196 kg
4725
lbs

4842
lbs

W350
AD7
4x4
62
3946 kg
8700
lbs 1749 kg

3855
lbs 2198 kg

4845
lbs
(1)
Payload
includes
maximum
weight
of
driver,
passengers,
cargo
and
optional
equipment
not
included
in
pavload
or
GVW
package
-
rayload
allowance
for
Chassis
Cabs
is
not supplied due to
large
variations
or
body
equipment
installed.

(2)
Includes
base
engine

(3)
Body
Style
Cab
Bed
Length

61
Std. 1981
mm
(6.5 ft
62 Std. 2438
mm
8.0 ft
31
Club
1981 mm 6.5 ft
32
Club
2438
mm
8.0 ft

63
Std. N.A

64
Std. N.A.

71
Sport
Utility N.A.
(4)
Dual
Rear
Wheels
J90IN-36

8 INTRODUCTION
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VEHICLE
WEIGHTS
(CONT'D)

RAM
CHASSIS
CAB

MODEL/
FAMILY
BODY(3)

STYLE
GVWR
PAYLOAD

ALLOWANCE
(1)
CURB

WEIGHT
(2)

D250
AD2
4x2
62

3357
kg

3860
kg
7400
lbs
8510 lbs 1721 kg
1740 kg
3794 lbs

3835
lbs

D350
AD3
4x2
62
3946 kg
8700
lbs

ID
1794 kg
3954 lbs

D350
AD3

4x2

4581 kg

4763
kg
10,100
lbs

10,500
lbs

..,
1963
kg
1972 kg
4327
lbs

4347
lbs

D350
AD3

4x2

"111 4581 kg

4763
kg
10,100
lbs

10,500
lbs
1.1

2032
kg

2043
kg 4479 lbs

4505
lbs

W250
AD6
4x4
62

3860
kg
8510 lbs
1.) 1886 kg
4158 lbs

W350
AD7
4x4
62
3946 kg
8700
lbs

ID
2038 kg
4494 lbs

W350
AD7

4x4

4581 kg

4990
kg
10,100
lbs

11,000
lbs

ID

2136 kg

2145
kg 4709 lbs
4729 lbs

RAMCHARGER
-
SPORT
UTILITY
MODEL/
FAMILY
BODY(3)

STYLE
GVWR
PAYLOAD

ALLOWANCES)
CURB

WEIGHT(2)
D100
AD4
4x2 71

2540
kg
5600
lbs
603
kg 1330 lbs
1937
kg

4270
lbs

D150
AD4
4x2 71

2540
kg
5600
lbs
606
kg
1336
lbs
1934
kg

4264
lbs

W100
AD8
4x4 71

2722
kg
6000
lbs
618
kg

1363
lbs
2103
kg
4637
lbs

W150
AD8
4x4 71

2722
kg

2903
kg
6000
lbs

6400
lbs 621 kg

796
kg
1369
lbs

1755
lbs

2102
kg

2107
kg

4631
lbs

4645
lbs
(1)
Payload includes maximum weight
of
driver,
passengers,
cargo and optional equipment not included in payload
or
GVW package - Payload allowance
for
Chassis
Cabs
is
not
supplied
due to
large variations
of
body equipment installed.

!
2)
Includes base engine

3)
Body Style
Cab
Bed Length
6V
Std.
1981

mm
[6.5 ft)
62
Std.
2438
mm
8.0 ft

31
Club
1981
mm
6.5 ft
32
Club
2438
mm
8.0 ft

63
Std.
N.A
64
Std.
N.A.
71 Sport
Utility N.A.

(4) Dual Rear Wheels
J90IN-38

12

INTRODUCTION

STANDARD
TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
BOLT TORQUE
BOLT ORAM
5

GRADES

SIZE
M*fn

ft-lbs
Nfft

ft-abs

(in-lbs)
(In-lbs)

1/4-20
11
(95) 14
(125)

1/4-28
11 (95) 17 (150)

5/16-18
23 (200) 31 (270)

5/16-24
27 20 34 25

3/8-16
41
30 54
40

3/8-24
48 35 61 45

7/16-14
68
50 88 65

7/16-20
75 55 95 70

1/2-13
102
75 136 100

1/2-20
115 85 149 110

9/16-12
142
105 183 135

9/16-18
156 115 203 150

5/8-11
203 150 264 195

5/8-18
217 160 285 210

3/4-16
237 175
305 225

J89IN-9

THREAD
NOT A
TION—SAE
AND
METRIC

INCH

5/16-18
METRIC
M8
X 1.25

THREAD MAJOR
DIAMETER
IN INCHES NUMBER
OF
THREADS

PER
INCH
THREAD DISTANCE
MAJOR BETWEEN
DIAMETER IN THREADS
IN

MILLIMETERS MILLIMETERS

PR606B

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A grade 8 bolt has 6 line marks on top of the bolt
head
The most commonly used metric bolt strength
classes are 9.8 and 12.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the
bolt (Fig. 2). The higher the class number, the
SAE
CLASSIFICATION
GRADE
5

GRADE
8
MARKINGS
FOUND

ON TOP OF BOLT HEAD INDICATE
GRADE
120°
60°

GRADE
2
GRADE
5
GRADE
8

(SAE) BOLTS—IDENTIFICATION
MARKS
CORRESPOND
TO BOLT STRENGTH—INCREASING NUMBERS

REPRESENT
INCREASING STRENGTH.
J89IN-11
Fig.
1 SAE
Bolt
Grade
Identification

greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are im­
printed with a single-digit strength class on the nut

face.
METRIC BOLTS—IDENTIFICATION
CLASS
NUMBERS

CORRESPOND
TO BOLT STRENGTH— INCREASING NUMBERS
REPRESENT
INCREASING STRENGTH.
J89IN-10

Fig.
2
Metric
Bolt
Class
Identification

METRIC
CONVERSION
Refer to the Metric Conversion chart to convert
torque values listed in metric Newton-meters (N»m).

Also,
use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.)

0 - 12
LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE

• A vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type
towing equipment can be used (Fig. 10). However,
many vehicles are equipped with air dams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. In this case a wheel-lift
towing vehicle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recom­ mended (Fig. 10). If a flat bed device is used, the ap­
proach angle should not exceed 15 degrees.
GROUND CLEARANCE The lifted wheels of the disabled vehicle should be
a minimum of 10 cm (4 in.) off the ground. Make
sure there is enough clearance at the opposite end.
This is critical when towing over rough terrain. If necessary, the rear ground clearance can be in­creased by removing the wheels from the lifted end
and then towing with the lifted end closer to the
ground. If the rear wheels are removed, secure the
brake drums. A 20 cm (8 in.) ground clearance must
be maintained between brake drums or rotors and the ground.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety precautions must be consid­
ered when preparing for and during a vehicle towing operation:
• Remove exhaust pipe tips that interfere with the
tow sling and crossbar • Padding should be placed between the tow sling/
crossbar and any painted surfaces
• If the vehicle is damaged, secure the loose and pro­
truding parts
• Always use a safety chain system that is indepen­ dent of the lifting and towing equipment
• When placing tow hooks on the rear axle, position them so they do not damage the brake tubing or
hoses
• Do not allow any of the towing equipment to con­
tact the fuel tank
• Do not tow the vehicle by connecting to the front
or rear shock absorbers
• The operator should not go under a vehicle while
it is lifted by the towing equipment. The vehicle
should first be supported by safety stands
• Do not allow passengers in a vehicle being towed
• Observe all state and local laws involving warning signals, night illumination, speed, etc.
• Do not exceed a towing speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)
• Avoid towing distances of more than 24 km (15
miles) whenever possible • Do not attach tow chains or a tow sling to a
bumper, the steering linkage, the universal joints, or a drive shaft
REAR-END RAISED TOWING It is recommended that the rear-end raised towing
method be used. Vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels on the ground for extended distances at speeds not exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph) (Fig. 11). (1) Attach the J-hooks around the axle shaft tubes
outboard of the rear springs. (2) Position and center the sling under and for­
ward of the rear bumper. (3) Attach safety chains (with pads) at each end of
the rear bumper.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel. (5) Clamp the steering wheel with the front wheels
in the straight ahead position.

CAUTION:
Do not use the steering
column
lock
to

secure
front
wheel
in the straight-ahead
position.

(6) Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

POSITION CENTER BAR FORWARD
OF
BUMPER
-
/
J-HOOKS OUTBOARD
OF
SPRINGS
RN967A

Fig. 11 Rear-End
Raised
Towing
FRONT'END RAISED TOWING If a vehicle cannot be towed from the rear, the
front-end raised towing method normally can be
used (Fig. 12). (1) Center the sling with the bumper and position
it at the frame front crossmember.

CAUTION:
Use tow
chains
with
J-hooks
for
con­
necting
to the
disabled
vehicle's
lower
suspension
arms.
Never use
T-hooks.

(2) Route the J-hooks and tow chains over the
steering linkage outboard of the coil spring.
(3) Attach the J-hooks to the outer end of the
lower suspension arms.
(4) Raise the vehicle.
(5.) Attach the safety chains to the disabled vehicle
at the frame rails.
Vehicles equipped with a MANUAL TRANSMIS­
SION can be towed with the rear wheels on the

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FRONT SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 1
CONTENTS

page

FRONT SUSPENSION—2WD VEHICLES
......
7

FRONT SUSPENSION—4WD VEHICLES
14

FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
...............
3

GENERAL INFORMATION
1
page

MODEL
44
FRONT AXLE
17

MODEL
80
FRONT AXLE
49

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
75

GENERAL
INFORMATION

FRONT SUSPENSION—2WD VEHICLES
All two-wheel drive (2WD)
Ram
Truck
and
Ram­
charger vehicles
are
equipped with (Fig
1);

• Steering knuckles
• Stabilizer
bar
(optional) • Suspension arms
• Strut
rod

• Coil springs
• Dual-action shock absorbers
• Jounce bumpers (used
to
limit
the
travel
of the

suspension) The upper and lower suspension arms (Fig.
1)
have
replaceable bushings located
at the
inboard end.
Re­

placeable ball studs
are
located
at
the
outboard end.
The lower suspension arms
are
equipped with ten­ sion-type ball studs. The upper suspension arms also
provide
for
caster
and
camber adjustments.
STABILIZER
BAR
J9102-67

Fig. 1 Front Suspension—2WD Vehicles

FRONT SUSPENSION—4WD VEHICLES
All four-wheel drive (4WD) Ram Truck
and
Ram­
charger vehicles
are
equipped with (Fig
2);
• Leaf-springs (fixed-rate type)
• Dual-action shock absorbers • Stabilizer
bar
(optional)
• Jounce bumpers (used
to
limit
the
travel
of the

suspension)
Air-adjustable shock absorbers
are
installed
on
ve­

hicles equipped with
the
Heavy Duty Snow Plow Package with
the
Diesel engine. Refer
to
the Own­
ers Manual
for
additional information.
FRONT DRIVE AXLE The front axle
on 4WD Ram
Truck
and
Ram­
charger vehicles
has a
hypoid gear differential.
Model
44
and
60
axles consists
of
an iron center cast­
ing with axle shaft tubes extending from either side.
Ram Truck
and
Ramcharger vehicles equipped
for

standard duty 4WD operation use
the
Model
44
front
axle.
Vehicles equipped
for
heavy duty 4WD operation
use

a Model 60 front axle. The Model 60 front axle has lock­
ing hubs that must
be
engaged
for
4WD operation.
The steel cover provides
a
means
for
service with­
out removing
the
complete axle. A metal axle gear ratio identification
tag is at­

tached
to the
housing cover
via one of the
cover

bolts.
This
tag
also identifies
the
number
of
ring and
pinion gear teeth.
IDENTIFICATION Model
44 and 60
axles have
the
assembly part
number
and
gear ratio listed
on a
tag. The
tag
is at­

tached
to
the
left side
of
the housing cover (Fig.
3,
4).
Build date identification codes
on
axles
are
stamped
on
the
axle shaft tube cover side.

LUBRICANTS
Multi-purpose API
GL
5
quality hypoid gear lubri­
cant should
be
used
for
front axles. MOPAR Hypoid Gear Lubricant conforms
to
these specifications. The axle
has a
fitting
for a
vent hose used
to re­

lieve internal pressure. If the front axle
is
submerged
in
water,
the
lu­

bricant must
be
replaced immediately.

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

2 - 4 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
•

I
FRONT END
|
|*?£E;
LOOSE
OR WORN
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS

LOOSE
C

SHOCKS

MOUNTir
WAR

SHOCK
A )RWORN

JSORBER

nIG
HARD-

E
OR
BSORBER
EXCiSSIVE
PLAY

STEERING

LINKAGE
LOOSE
OR WORN
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS

LOOSE
C

STEERINC
SHAFT
C
)RWORN

7
COLUMN
OUPLING
DIFFICULT

STEERING
LOOSE
OR WORN
WHEEL BEARINGS
TIRE/V
OUT OF
f
VHEEL
JA
LANCE
LOW OR UNEVEN
TIRE
AIR
PRESSURE

LO(
WHEEL B
DSE

EARINGS
LOW OR UNEVEN
TIRE AIR
PRESSURE
1vsnciEi

I
1
PULLS
TO I

I
|
ONE SIDE
j
LOOSE,
WORN
OR

GLAZED
P/S PUMP BELT LOW OR UNEVEN
TIRE PRESSURE
WHILE BR
REFE

BRAKES
AKING—

R
TO

SERVICE

LOOSE
STEERING
GEAR-TO-FRAME
RAIL BOLTS
LOOSE
STEERING

GEAR-TO-FRAME
RAIL BOLTS UNEVEN TIRE TREAD
WEAR,
OR
EX­

CESSIVELY
WORN TIRE TREAD
BROKEN
OR WEAK

REAR
SPRING LOW
POWER STEERING
FLUID
LEVEL
BROKEN
OR WEAK

REAR
SPRING
WORN

UPPER
SUSPENSION ARM BUSHINGS WORN TIE-

ROD
END

BALL
STUDS WORN TIE-

ROD
END

BALL
STUDS
SHOCK
ABSORBER

NOT FUNCTIONING
CORRECTLY
LACK
OF ASSIST
FROM POWER

STEERING
PUMP
LOOSE
OR WORN

SUSPENSION
BUSHINGS

WORN LOWER

SUSPENSION
ARM
PIVOT
BUSHINGS INCORRECT

STEERING
GEAR ADJUSTMENT
LOOSE
OR WORN

SUSPENSION
ARM
BUSHINGS
INCORRECT

STEERING
GEAR ADJUSTMENT
BALL
STUDS

REQUIRE

LUBRICATION INCORRECT FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (EITHER CASTER OR CAMBER)

LOOSE
LOWER

SUSPENSION
ARM
LOOSE
OR WORN

UPPER
SUSPENSION ARM BALL STUDS
LOOSE
OR WORN

SUSPENSION
ARM
BUSHINGS
STEERING
GEAR
LUBRICANT LEVEL LOW
WORN ISOLATOR

PAD
BETWEEN COIL
SPRING
AND

FRAME
BRACKET INCORRECT FRONT-
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (PARTICULARLY
CASTER)
INCORRECT FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT INCORRECT

STEERING
GEAR ADJUSTMENT

STEERING
GEAR

MALFUNCTION
INCORRECT FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (PARTICULARLY
CASTER)

J9002-97
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS

•

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 • 7
FRONT SUSPENSION
—2WD
VEHICLES

INDEX

page

Coil Springs
9
Lower Ball Stud
. 10

Lower Suspension
Arm 10

Lower Suspension
Arm
Bushing
11

Lower Suspension
Arm
Strut
8

Service
Information
7

Shock
Absorber
9
page

Stabilizer
Bar 8

Steering Knuckle
13
Upper Ball Stud
11

Upper Suspension
Arm 11

Upper Suspension
Arm
Bushing Replacement
. . . 12

Wheel
Hub and
Bearings
7

SERVICE
INFORMATION
Periodic lubrication of the front suspension (steer­
ing) system components is required. Refer to Group 0, Lubrication And Maintenance for the service in­
terval.
Rubber bushings must never be lubricated.
All front suspension components that are
cushioned by rubber should be tightened with
the suspension system at the normal height.

WHEEL
HUB
AND
BEARINGS

REMOVAL (1) Block the brake pedal in the up (non-depressed)
position.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the wheel.
(4) Remove bolts from the disc brake caliper.
(5) Separate the disc brake caliper from the rotor.
Position and support the caliper away from the im­
mediate work area. Do not allow the caliper to
hang from the brake fluid hose.
(6) Remove the dust cap, cotter pin, and remaining
hub components from the spindle (Fig. 1).

CAUTION:
Use care
to
prevent
the
inner wheel bear­
ing
and
bearing seal from contacting
the
steering
knuckle spindle threads during removal
(Fig. 1).

Otherwise,
the
threads, bearing,
and
seal could
all
be damaged.

(7) Carefully slide the wheel hub/rotor from steer­
ing knuckle spindle (Fig. 1).
(8) For bearing cleaning or replacement, remove
the seal and inner wheel bearing from the wheel
hub/rotor bore (Fig. 1).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (1) Thoroughly clean both wheel bearings and in­
terior of the hub/rotor (Fig. 1). Remove all of the residual lubricant.
(2) To clean the bearings:
• Soak them in an appropriate cleaning solvent
BRAKE
INNER
Fig.
1 Front
Wheel
Bearings
&
Hub/Rotor

• Strike the flat of each bearing against a hardwood
block several times • Flush bearing between strikes
• Repeat the procedure above until each bearing is
clean
• Dry the bearings with compressed air but do not spin them
(3) After cleaning, apply engine oil to each bear­
ing. (4) Rotate each bearing slowly while applying
downward force. Examine the rollers for pitting and
roughness. Replace worn or otherwise defective bear­
ings.
If a bearing has pitted and/or rough surfaced
rollers, replace both the bearing and bearing cup (Fig. 1).
(5) If reusable, remove the engine oil from each
bearing. Pack each bearing with multi-purpose NLGI, grade 2, EP-type lubricant. Place the bearings
in a clean, safe place.
Ensure that lubricant is forced into all the cav­
ities between the bearing cage and rollers.

4

FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER
J9017-29

Fig.
4
Coil Spring Suspension INSTALLATION

(1) Extend shock fully, install retainer on shock
absorber. Install bushing and sleeve, make sure they
are not worn or broken.
(2) Guide shock up through coil spring. Install top
retainer and nut. Tighten nut to 34 Nnn (25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Align lower end of shock and install mounting

bolts.
Tighten bolts to 23 Nnn (200 in. lbs.) torque.
FRONT SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - i

Fig.
5
Spring Compressor
&
Ball
Stud Loosening
Tools
Installed (8) Remove the loosening tool. Slowly loosen the
coil spring compressor tool until all tension is re­ lieved from the spring. Remove the spring compres­
sor and spring with the rubber isolation pad.
(2) Remove the outer retainers and rubber bush­
ings from the link rods (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the bolts or nuts from the U-shaped
stabilizer bar support brackets. Remove the stabilizer
bar from the vehicle (Fig. 3).

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the stabilizer bar ends over the link

rods.
Install the U-shaped support brackets and bolts/ nuts (Fig. 3). Tighten the bolts/nuts to 23 Nnn (200

in.
lbs.) torque. (2) Install the outer retainers and rubber bushings
on the link rods (Fig. 3).
(3) Install the link rod nuts (Fig. 3). Tighten the
nuts to 11 Nnn (100 in. lbs.).

SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist. Position support stands
on frame and lower front hoist.
(2) Remove upper nut and retainer.
(3) Remove two lower mounting bolts, lower shock
from suspension arm (Fig. 4). (4) Remove support stands and lower vehicle to
ground.

COIL
SPRINGS

REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist. Position support stands
on frame and lower front hoist. Remove front tire. (2) Remove brake caliper assembly, refer to Group
5, Brakes. (3) Remove shock absorber.
(4) Remove lower control arm strut.
(5) Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 in the
spring (Fig. 5). Tighten the nut finger-tight, and
then loosen the nut 1/2 of-a-turn.
(6) Remove cotter pins and ball joint nuts.
(7) Install Ball Stud Remover C-3564-A on the
lower ball stud (Fig. 4). Turn the threaded portion of
the tool and lock the tool securely against the lower stud (Fig. 5). Expand the tool enough to place force
on the lower ball stud. Strike the steering knuckle sharply with a hammer to loosen the stud. Do not
attempt to force the stud out of the steering
knuckle with the loosening tool.

2
- 10
FRONT SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

• INSTALLATION
(1) Position the spring and isolation pad on the
suspension arm. Install the spring compressor tool.
Compress the spring until the lower suspension arm
can be properly positioned in the steering knuckle.
(2) Install the nuts on the ball studs. Tighten the
upper nut to 142 Nnn (105 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten
the lower nut.
* 11/16-16 bolt, to 183 Nnn (135 ft. lbs.) torque
• 3/4-16 bolt, to 237 Nnn (175 ft. lbs.) torque Install replacement cotter pins.
(3) Install the strut.
(4) Connect the stabilizer bar.
(5) Install the shock absorber.
(6) Install the brake splash shield on the steering
knuckle. Tighten the screws to 23 Nnn (200 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Carefully install the hub/rotor and bearings.
(8) Install the brake caliper, refer to Group 5, Brakes.
(9) Install the wheel and tire, refer to Wheel and Tire
Installation within this section. Lower the vehicle. (10) Test the vehicle brakes and the suspension for
proper operation.

LOWER SUSPENSION
ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Follow procedure under Coil Spring Removal.
(2) Remove hex-head mounting bolt from the cross-
member. (3) Remove the lower suspension arm from vehicle.
INSTALLATION (1) Position lower suspension arm on vehicle.
(2) Install mounting bolt, tighten finger-tight.
(3) Follow procedure under Coil Spring Installa­
tion.
(4) Lower the vehicle to the surface with the
wheels/tires supporting the vehicle weight. Tighten
the lower suspension arm mounting bolt to 305 Nnn (225 ft. lbs.) torque.

LOWER
BALL
STUD

INSPECTION
(1) Raise the front of the vehicle. Install safety
floor stands under both lower suspension arms as far outboard as possible. The upper suspension arms
must not contact the rebound bumpers. (2) Install a dial indicator and clamp assembly to
the lower suspension arm. (3) Position indicator plunger against knuckle arm
and zero indicator. (4) Raise and lower the wheel with a pry bar under
the center of the tire. Measure the axial movement of
the knuckle with respect to the suspension arm.
(5) If the travel of the suspension arm is 0.020
inch (0.51 mm) or more, replace the ball joint. REMOVAL
(1) Follow procedure under Coil Spring Removal.
(2) Remove ball joint seal. Use assembled Remov­
er/Installer C-4212 to force the ball stud out of the
lower suspension arm bore (Fig. 6).

Fig.
6
Lower
Bail
Stud
Removal

INSTALLATION (1) Force the replacement ball stud into the lower
suspension arm bore with assembled Remover/In­
staller C-4212 (Fig. 7).
Fig.
7
Lower
Ball
Stud
Installation

•

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 11 (2) Position the seal over the ball stud (if neces­
sary, use a replacement seal). Force portion of the
seal downward on the ball stud housing with an ap­
propriate size socket wrench until it is securely locked in place.
(3) Install lower suspension arm using procedure
under Lower Suspension Arm Installation.

LOWER SUSPENSION
ARM
BUSHING

REMOVAL (1) Follow procedure under Coil Spring and Lower
Suspension Arm Removal.
(2) Use an arbor press and an appropriate size
sleeve to force the original bushing from the lower
suspension arm bore.
INSTALLATION (1) Use an arbor press and an appropriate size
sleeve to force the replacement bushing into the
lower suspension arm bore. Ensure that it is com­
pletely seated in the bore.
(2) Install the lower suspension arm according to in­
structions provided within the installation procedure.

UPPER SUSPENSION
ARM REMOVAL (1) Raise the vehicle. Position support stands un­
der the frame rail and lower the front of the hoist.
Remove the wheel/tire.
(2) Remove shock absorber, refer to above proce­

dures.

(3) Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 (Fig. 5).
Tighten the nut finger-tight and then loosen it 1/2 of- a-turn.
(4) Remove the cotter pins and the ball stud nuts.
(5) Install Ball Stud Remover C^3564-A (Fig. 8).
Turn the threaded portion of the tool to lock it se­ curely against the upper ball stud (Fig. 8). Spread
the tool enough to apply force against the upper ball stud. Strike the steering knuckle sharply with a
hammer to loosen the upper ball stud. Do not at­
tempt to force the ball stud out of the steering knuckle bore with the loosening tool.
(6) Remove the loosening tool. Remove the nuts,
eccentric (cam) bolts and suspension arm from the
vehicle (Fig. 9).
INSTALLATION (1) Position the suspension arm and install the ec­
centric (cam) bolts (Fig. 9). and nuts finger-tight.
(2) Install upper ball stud into steering knuckle.
Install nuts on the ball studs. Tighten to 142 N« (105
ft. lbs.) torque. Install replacement cotter pins.
(3) Remove the spring compressor tool (Fig. 5).
Fig.
8
Ball
Stud
Loosening
Tool Installed
(4) Install the shock absorber. Tighten nut to 34
N*m (25 ft. lbs.) torque and lower bolts to 23 N*m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the wheel/tire. Raise the vehicle, remove
the support stands and lower the vehicle to the surface.
(6) Adjust the caster and camber angles. Tighten
the eccentric (cam) nuts to 95 N*m (70 ft. lbs.)
torque.

UPPER BALL STUD
INSPECTION (1) Position a floor jack under the lower suspension
arm. Raise the wheel and allow the tire to lightly
contact the floor (vehicle weight relieved from the

tire).

(2) Grasp the top of the tire and apply force in and
out. Look for any movement at the ball joints be­
tween the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle.
(3) If any lateral movement is evident, replace the
ball joint.
REMOVAL (1) Position a support under the outer end of the
lower suspension arm. Lower the vehicle so that the
support compresses the coil spring.
(2) Remove the wheel/tire.
(3) Remove the ball stud nuts. Use Ball Stud Re­
mover C-3564-A to loosen the upper ball stud (Fig.

8).
(4) Use Wrench C-3561 to un-thread the upper ball
stud from the upper suspension arm.