How to Maintain and Fix a Ball Joint on Dodge Dakota?

Before fixing or repairing the ball joint, spring washer, nut lock, cotter pin and front drive shaft nut must be removed. Raise up the vehicle, then take out the wheel and tire. Turn the adjuster bolt to the left to lower the torsion bar spring load, then take out the adjuster bolt, bearing, swivel and anchor from the torsion bar. After that, unbolt and remove both the stabilizer bar retainer bolts and retainers from the lower suspension arms, so that you can swing the stabilizer bar clear of the arms. Unbolt the shock absorber from its lower location, the suspension arm from the rear lower mounting point and leave the front one just loosened. Remove the front drive shaft bolts from the inner CV joint flange and pull off the driveshaft. Remove the front ball joint cotter pin and nut and then use special tool C-4150A to take apart the ball joint from the knuckle. Lift the knuckle using a jack stand and jack it up to get to the lower ball joint. If your vehicle's ball joints are held in place by a snap-ring, take off the snap ring; if they are not, remove the four stakes securing them with a chisel and a hammer. After you remove the ball joint boot, extract the ball joint by using special tools C-4212-F, 8345 and C4212-3. Use tools C-4212-F and 6758 and insert the new ball joint into the control arm before installing the boot. If your ball joint uses a snap ring, put it in place; if not, strike the ball joint flange at four points with the chisel and hammer. Take away the support from the knuckle, slip in the ball joint and tighten the nut to 183 Nm. Apply lubricant to the ball joint, followed by putting in the rear lower suspension arm mounting bolt. Set in the half shaft and fasten it until it reaches 244 Nm and fit the shock absorber at 108 Nm. Fasten the stabilizer bar retainer bolts and tighten to 34 Nm, next tighten the rear lower suspension arm mounting bolt to 190 Nm and the front mounting bolt to 108 Nm. After that, fit the adjuster bolt, bearing, swivel and anchor to the torsion bar, put it back together, mount the tire and wheel assembly and correct the vehicle height settings.

How to Remove a Front Lower Ball Joint on Dodge Dakota?

The first step is to remove the wheel and tire, next come off the brake caliper and rotor. Then, take off the outer tie rod retaining nut from the knuckle and use puller C-3894-A to disconnect the tie rod and steering knuckle. Once that is done, unscrew the upper ball joint nut and remove the upper ball joint using puller 8677. In addition, disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle by removing the ball joint nut and using the puller with code 8677. Take out the steering knuckle and, if your car is 4X4, lift the halfshaft away from the axle. Slide the snap ring off and apply lots of lubricant to the screws of the tool to make sure it lasts and functions well. After that, firmly press the joint on the lower control arm with C-4212-F, 8445-3 and 9604 tools.

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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 3837088AC
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, S, SE, SLT, Shelby, Sport, WS | 2.2L L4, 2.5L L4, 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 5.2L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint Part Number: 5104817AC
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- Other Name: Ball Joint Package - Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 5104817AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Upper Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 5104816AD
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- Other Name: Ball Joint Package - Upper Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Upper; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaces: 5104816AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 5161685AB
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- Other Name: Balljoint - Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Ball Joint Package Lower Control Arm; Ball Joint Kit Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 52106222AA
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- Other Name: Balljoint - Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Ball Joint Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 52038886AB
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- Other Name: Package Part - Lower Control Arm; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaced by: 5013760AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1997-1998 Dodge Dakota | Base, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Upper Ball Joint Part Number: 5104788AC
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- Other Name: Ball Joint Package - Upper Control Arm; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 5104788AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint Part Number: 52013450AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Balljoint - Lower Control Arm; Ball Joint
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Dodge Dakota | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Lower Ball Joint Part Number: 5103142AC
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- Other Name: Ball Joint Package - Lower Control Arm; Ball Joint
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 5103142AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, S, SE, SLT, Shelby, Sport, WS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS

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The Ball Joint in Dodge Dakota vehicles plays a role in connection between the steering knuckle and control arm that enables it to rotate in the suspension system. This component is critical in keeping the vehicle upright and balanced since it enables it to move up or down as well as side to side when this is desired but not in any other way. Upper and lower ball joints are common in Dodge Dakota models and are made of metal material that has rubber like covers that shield them from contaminants and provide room for greasing. Several years ago, Dodge Dakota started using modern sealed ball joints that do not require greasing as is the case with the earlier models. These developments make the vehicles more efficient by offering better control during handling, not to mention better suspension that would also promote longer use of the tires. Another innovation which enhanced the adjustability of caster and camber has been the transfer from the conventional kingpin designs to ball joints which also has played a significant role in enhancing the safety and efficiency of the suspension system of the Dodge Dakota.

Dodge Dakota Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

Upper Ball Joint, Front
5104816AD
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Ball Joint on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Before fixing or repairing the ball joint, spring washer, nut lock, cotter pin and front Drive Shaft nut must be removed. Raise up the vehicle, then take out the wheel and tire. Turn the adjuster bolt to the left to lower the torsion bar spring load, then take out the adjuster bolt, bearing, swivel and anchor from the torsion bar. After that, unbolt and remove both the stabilizer bar retainer bolts and retainers from the lower suspension arms, so that you can swing the stabilizer bar clear of the arms. Unbolt the Shock Absorber from its lower location, the suspension arm from the rear lower mounting point and leave the front one just loosened. Remove the front drive shaft bolts from the inner CV joint flange and pull off the driveshaft. Remove the front ball joint cotter pin and nut and then use special tool C-4150A to take apart the ball joint from the knuckle. Lift the knuckle using a jack stand and jack it up to get to the lower ball joint. If your vehicle's ball joints are held in place by a snap-ring, take off the snap ring; if they are not, remove the four stakes securing them with a chisel and a hammer. After you remove the ball joint boot, extract the ball joint by using special tools C-4212-F, 8345 and C4212-3. Use tools C-4212-F and 6758 and insert the new ball joint into the control arm before installing the boot. If your ball joint uses a snap ring, put it in place; if not, strike the ball joint flange at four points with the chisel and hammer. Take away the support from the knuckle, slip in the ball joint and tighten the nut to 183 Nm. Apply lubricant to the ball joint, followed by putting in the rear lower suspension arm mounting bolt. Set in the half shaft and fasten it until it reaches 244 Nm and fit the shock absorber at 108 Nm. Fasten the stabilizer bar retainer bolts and tighten to 34 Nm, next tighten the rear lower suspension arm mounting bolt to 190 Nm and the front mounting bolt to 108 Nm. After that, fit the adjuster bolt, bearing, swivel and anchor to the torsion bar, put it back together, mount the tire and wheel assembly and correct the vehicle height settings.
Lower Ball Joint, Front
5161685AB
Q: How to Remove a Front Lower Ball Joint on Dodge Dakota?
A:
The first step is to remove the wheel and tire, next come off the Brake Caliper and rotor. Then, take off the outer tie rod retaining nut from the knuckle and use puller C-3894-A to disconnect the tie rod and Steering Knuckle. Once that is done, unscrew the upper ball joint nut and remove the upper ball joint using puller 8677. In addition, disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle by removing the ball joint nut and using the puller with code 8677. Take out the steering knuckle and, if your car is 4X4, lift the halfshaft away from the axle. Slide the snap ring off and apply lots of lubricant to the screws of the tool to make sure it lasts and functions well. After that, firmly press the joint on the lower control arm with C-4212-F, 8445-3 and 9604 tools.