2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Lower Control Arm & Repair Manual

LOWER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2001 DODGE RAM

It is highly recommended you not attempt to perform service or repair to your Dodge Ram truck without a factory repair manual handy. Important service information, illustrations and safety precautions may be present. 

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The repair manual covers every aspect of repair for the 2001 Dodge Ram truck and covers all of the following models: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 3.9L 6-Cylinder, MPI Gasoline 5.9L 8-Cylinder, 5.2L V8, MPI Gasoline (Heavy Duty) Turbo Diesel (5.9L), 8.0L 10 Cylinder Models. Basically, it covers all 2001 Dodge Ram trucks. 

REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the brake caliper assembly and rotor,
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ ROTORS - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle with Puller C-3894-A.
(5) Remove the stabilizer bar link from lower sus- pension arm.
(6) Support the lower suspension arm outboard end with jack. Place a jack under the arm in the front of the shock mount.
(7) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the lower ball joint. Separate the ball joint with Remover C-4150A.
(8) Remove the lower shock bolt from the suspen- sion arm.
(9) Lower the jack and suspension arm until spring tension is relieved. Remove spring and rubber isolator .
(10) Remove bolts mounting suspension arm to crossmember and remove arm.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the suspension arm on the crossmem-
ber and install the bolts and nuts snug.
(2) Install the rubber isolator on top of the spring.
Position the spring into upper spring seat.
(3) Raise the lower suspension arm with a jack and position the spring into the lower suspension
arm mount.
(4) Install the lower shock bolt and tighten to 142
N·m (105 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the steering knuckle on the lower ball joint. Install the lower ball joint nut and tighten to:

• LD: 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.)
• HD: 136 N·m (110 ft. lbs.)
(5) Install the lower ball joint cotter pin.
(6) Install the stabilizer bar link on the lower sus-
pension arm. Install the grommet, retainer and nut and tighten to 37 N·m (27 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install the tie rod end on the steering knuckle and tighten nut to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin.
(8) Install the brake rotor and caliper assembly, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ ROTORS - INSTALLATION).
(9) Install the tire and wheel assembly, (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PR CEDURE).
(10) Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

(11) Tighten the suspension arm crossmember nuts to 169 N·m (125 ft. lbs.).