Q: How Do You Remove and Install Center Link,Idler Arm,Tie-Rod Ends, Drag Link, and Pitman Arm in the Independent Front Suspension on Dodge Ram 3500 and Ram 3500?
A: To remove and install tie-rod ends, loosen wheel lug nuts, loosen jam nut, mark relationship, loosen nut on ball stud, disconnect tie-rod end, unscrew from tie-rod, reconnect, lower vehicle, tighten lug nuts. For link/coil suspension, measure distance, loosen nut, disconnect tie-rod end, lubricate threaded portion, insert ball stud, tighten nut, tighten adjuster clamp bolts. To remove and install drag link, loosen lug nuts, remove nut from ball stud, disconnect tie-rod ends, reverse removal for installation. For Pitman arm, remove drag link nut, disconnect drag link, remove nut and washer, mark for alignment, reverse removal for installation. To inspect steering damper, check for fluid leakage and wear, test for smooth resistance, replace if necessary by removing mounting bolts and nuts, separating from tie-rod and axle, installing new damper, tightening fasteners.