ARM, Lower Control: Installation: 4X2
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm into place on the vehicle.
- Install the front and rear control arm pivot bolts finger tight.
- Install the coil spring (1) into the frame pocket. Refer to SPRING, Front Coil , Installation .
- Install the Spring Compressor (special tool #DD-1278, Compressor, Front Spring) (2) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
- Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring (1).
- Install the knuckle (1) to the control arms.
- Position the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle.
- Install the retaining nut on the lower ball joint and tighten to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the upper ball joint to the knuckle (1).
- Install the retaining nut on the upper ball joint and tighten to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
- Remove the spring compressor tool (3).
- Install the shock absorber. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension , Installation .
- Install the stabilizer link. Refer to LINK, Stabilizer Bar , Installation .
- Remove the lower control arm support.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Refer to Wheels , Standard Procedure .
- Lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight and tighten the front and rear pivot bolts to the frame to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment , Standard Procedure .