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Rear Suspension: Specifications RAM Pickup 2500

Suspension Rear 2 illustrations

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Control Arm Bolt/Nut305225
Park Brake Cable Guide Bolt2015177
Shock Absorber Bolt/Nut136100
Stabilizer Bar To Axle Bracket Bolts5037
Stabilizer Link To Frame Bolt/Nut7555.5
Stabilizer Link To Stabilizer Bar Nut10779
Track Bar Bolts175129

1500

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Jounce Bumper Bolts2921.5
Shock Absorber, Lower Nut/Bolt136100
Shock Absorber, Upper Nut/Bolt136100
Spring Clamp U-Bolt Nuts149110
Spring Front Nut/Bolt to Frame345254.5
Spring Shackle Nut/Bolt, Upper/Lower217160

2500 and 3500

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Shock Absorber, Lower Bolt/Nut136100
Shock Absorber, Upper Bolt/Nut250185
Spring Clamp U-Bolt Nuts488360
Spring Front Bolt/Nut To Frame385289
Rear Spring Eye To Shackle Bracket Bolt/Nut217160
Rear Spring Shackle To Bracket Bolt/Nut217160
Jounce Bumper Bolts5541
Auxiliary Spring BumpersN/AN/AN/A
Stabilizer Bar Link To Frame7555
Stabilizer Bar To Stabilizer Link8865
Stabilizer Bar To Axle6548

3500 CAB CHASSIS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Shock Absorber, Lower Bolt/Nut136100
Shock Absorber, Upper Bolt/Nut250185
Spring Clamp U-Bolt Nuts488360
Spring Front Bolt/Nut To Frame488360
Rear Spring Eye To Shackle Bolt/Nut217160
Rear Spring Shackle To Frame Bolt/Nut430317
Jounce Bumper Bolts5541
Auxiliary Spring BumpersN/AN/AN/A
Stabilizer Bar Link To Frame7555
Stabilizer Bar To Stabilizer Link8865
Stabilizer Bar To Axle6548

4500 and 5500

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: REMOVAL

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Hoisting , Standard Procedure»(ref-457775-S03796115192012030200000) .
  2. Support the rear axle with a suitable holding fixture.
  3. Remove the parking brake cable guide bolt (Left side only).
  4. Remove the lower control arm bolt (1) and nut at the axle and discard the nut .
  5. Remove the lower control arm bolt and nut (2) at the frame.
  6. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.