4WD With Independent Suspension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
- Install the (special tool #8534B, Fixture, Driveline Support) (1).
- Using the handle (2), tighten the lift rod (3) so that the engine will be supported.
- Raise the vehicle.
- If equipped, remove the skid plate.
- Remove the front crossmember.
- Support the front axle (4) with a suitable jack.
- Remove the bolts (2 and 5) that attach the engine mounts (1 and 3) to the front axle.
- Remove the bolts (1) that attach the front axle pinion housing to the bracket.
- Lower the front axle.
- Remove the engine mount heat shield nut (7).
- Remove the heat shield (5) from the engine mount insulator bolts.
- Remove the inner through bolt (2) from engine mount bracket (1).
- Loosen the outer engine bracket bolt (4).
- Remove the upper engine mount bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the engine mounts from below the vehicle.