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.

Remove tie-rod or drag link end from the steering knuckle arm.

Fig 1: Disc Brake Caliper & Bolts
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Remove the disc brake caliper bolts (1) and the disc brake caliper (2).

Fig 2: Disc Brake Caliper Adapter & Bolts
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Remove the disc brake caliper adapter bolts (1) and remove the adapter (2).

Fig 3: Disc Brake Rotor, Hub Extension & Axle Shaft Nut
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Remove the disc brake rotor (1) and the hub extension (2).

Fig 4: Wheel Speed Sensor & Bolt
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (2). Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Hub/Bearing Bolts
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Remove the hub bearing bolts (1) and the hub/bearing. Refer to HUB AND BEARING, REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Disc Brake Rotor, Hub Extension & Axle Shaft Nut
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Remove the axle shaft nut (3) if equipped.

Fig 7: Upper Ball Joint Nut
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Remove the upper ball stud nut (1).

Fig 8: Upper Ball Joint & Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket
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Remove the upper ball joint (2). Refer to BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION, UPPER, REMOVAL .

Fig 9: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Nut
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Remove the lower ball joint nut (3).

Fig 10: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Knuckle
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Separate the lower ball joint (3) from the knuckle (2) using special tool (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) separator (4).
Remove the steering knuckle (2).

Fig 11: Dust Shield
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Remove the dust shield (2) from the knuckle if needed.