How to service the upper ball joint on 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

First, put a jack under the outer end of the lower suspension arm and raise and support the car once the vehicle is supported you can proceed to service the upper ball joint. Open the door, then lift out the wheel/tire unit and disconnect the disc brake caliper and wheel speed sensor. Support the lower control arm, unbolt the cotter pins from inside the ball joints and detach the nuts. Fit the Ball Joint Remover C-3564-A inside, turn the threaded end to apply pressure to the upper ball joint and strike the knuckle with a hammer if what remains is being stubborn. Take out C-3561 to remove the ball joint from the suspension arm. Fit the ball joint in place using Tool C-3561 and tighten it so its torque reads 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.), making the gap between the joint hex and the bore on the suspension arm 0.25 - 1.25 mm (0.01 - 0.05 inch) wide. Secure a new seal on the ball joint and after that, install the steering knuckle onto the upper ball joint. Mount the upper ball joint sockets with a tightened nut set to 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.) and then install new cotter pins. Replace the wheel speed sensor, the disc brake caliper and the wheel and tire assembly before you lower the vehicle. Don't forget to check how the front wheel is aligned.

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 3837088AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Balljoint - Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Ball Joint Package Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 3837088AB, 3837088
- Item Weight: 2.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3837088AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Upper Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 3744929
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Package - Upper Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Upper; Upper Ball Joints; Package for 3000, 3300, 3600 Lb. Axle; Suspension Ball Joint.
- Position: Front Upper
- Item Weight: 2.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.9 x 4.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3744929
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Upper Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 2808394
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Package - Upper Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Upper; Upper Ball Joints; Package for 3000, 3300, 3600 Lb. Axle; Upper Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint.
- Position: Front Upper
- Item Weight: 4.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2808394
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 3683983AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Balljoint - Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Ball Joint Package Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Item Weight: 2.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.0 x 3.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3683983AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

Q: How to service the upper ball joint on 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van?
A: First, put a jack under the outer end of the lower suspension arm and raise and support the car once the vehicle is supported you can proceed to service the upper ball joint. Open the door, then lift out the wheel/tire unit and disconnect the disc brake caliper and wheel speed sensor. Support the lower control arm, unbolt the cotter pins from inside the ball joints and detach the nuts. Fit the Ball Joint Remover C-3564-A inside, turn the threaded end to apply pressure to the upper ball joint and strike the knuckle with a hammer if what remains is being stubborn. Take out C-3561 to remove the ball joint from the suspension arm. Fit the ball joint in place using Tool C-3561 and tighten it so its torque reads 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.), making the gap between the joint hex and the bore on the suspension arm 0.25 - 1.25 mm (0.01 - 0.05 inch) wide. Secure a new seal on the ball joint and after that, install the steering knuckle onto the upper ball joint. Mount the upper ball joint sockets with a tightened nut set to 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.) and then install new cotter pins. Replace the wheel speed sensor, the disc brake caliper and the wheel and tire assembly before you lower the vehicle. Don't forget to check how the front wheel is aligned.