2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Control Arm, Coil Springs, Shock Absorber, Shock and Strut Boot

Coil Springs, Control Arm, Shock Absorber Installation and Repair Tips for 2004 Dodge Ram 3500

• Q:

  How Are Coil Springs Removed and Installed on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500?

  A:

  In order to take off the coil spring, jack up the vehicle, take off the front wheel, and prop the lower control arm. Install a spring compressor to cling the spring and then un-attach the stabilizer link and lower ball joint. Take off the spring, replace with the new one and reassemble and ensure correct torque requirements.
• Q:

  How to service and repair a Control Arm on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500?

  A:

  In order to fix the control arm, raise the car, take off the tire, and hold the lower control arm. Hold the spring using a spring compressor, remove the stabilizer link and lower ball joint. Change control arm, fit spring, and all components and then lower the vehicle and check the wheel alignment.
• Q:

  How to Maintain Your Front Shock Absorber on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500?

  A:

  To service the front shock absorber, lift the vehicle up and prop the lower control arm up. Remove the upper nut, retainer and grommet, followed by the lower nuts. Install shock absorber, lower nuts to 34 N.m, and upper components to 54 N.m.