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Frame and Bumpers: Specifications RAM Cab & Chassis 3500 HD

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 8 illustrations ~184 words

SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionN.mFt. LbsIn. Lbs.
Front bumper support nuts - 1500 Light Duty9570
Front bumper support nuts - 2500 - 5500 Heavy Duty9570
Front bumper bracket nuts - 2500 - 5500 Heavy Duty9570
Rear bumper support bolts5440

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: SPORT BUMPER
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to «FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL»(ref-476503-S21047741892012060400000) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  3. Support the bumper with a suitable lifting device.
  4. Remove the nuts (2) and remove the bumper (3).

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: NON SPORT BUMPER
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to «FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL»(ref-476503-S21047741892012060400000) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  3. Support the bumper with a suitable lifting device.
  4. Remove the nuts (2) and remove the bumper (3).

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: 2500 - 5500 HEAVY DUTY

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
  1. Remove the grille. Refer to «GRILLE, REMOVAL»(ref-476497-S38673366262012060400000) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1), if equipped.
  3. Remove the eight nuts (2) and remove the bumper.
  4. Remove the nuts (1) and bolts (2) and remove the tow hooks (3), if equipped.
  5. Position aside the charge air cooler, if necessary. Refer to «COOLER AND HOSES, CHARGE AIR, REMOVAL, 6.7L»(ref-476519-S42020394002012060400000) .
  6. Remove the nuts and bolts.
  7. Remove the bumper brackets.
DESCRIPTIONTRUCK PLATFORM
15002500/3500 STANDARD CHASSIS3500 CAB CHASSIS4500/5500 CAB CHASSIS
N.mFt. LbsN.mFt. LbsN.mFt. LbsN.mFt. Lbs
Front Skid Plate BOLT1813
Front Tow Hook BOLT8563275203
Lower Control Arm Crossmember NUT102756447
Trailer Hitch BOLT190140169125
Transfercase Skid Plate BOLT1813241837273727
Transfercase Skid Plate Crossmember BOLTS18132418
Transmission Crossmember NUT12290122901279412794
Transmission Mount To Crossmember NUT6145614561456145

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: REMOVAL

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-476495-S23938607452012060400000) .
  2. Remove the front skid plate (2), if equipped. Refer to «PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL»(ref-476503-S01914809092012060400000) .
  3. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the crossmember (3).

Scheme 8

Scheme 8