4500 And 5500

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The upper ball joints screw in and out (they are not pressed in).

Fig 1: Upper Ball Joint Nut

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Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Support the lower part of the steering knuckle.
Remove the upper ball joint nut (1).

Fig 2: Upper Ball Joint & Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket
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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire from the bracket (3).
Install a 60 mm socket (1) and unscrew the upper ball joint (2) from the steering knuckle.
Remove the wheels speed sensor wire bracket (3).