Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1449

FRONT CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

2. Remove the front skid plate (2 - if equipped) (Refer

to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID
PLATE - REMOVAL).

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3. On the 2WD models, remove the bolts (2) and

remove the crossmember (1).

CAUTION: Do not use any flame or plasma cutting
equipment to cut the frame in this procedure. This
is due to the inaccurate nature of the cut-line and
the fact that the high temperatures achieved dur-
ing flame or plasma cutting will change the metal
characteristics and may weaken the frame and/or
repair location.

4. On SRT-10 vehicles, remove the welds using a

grinder or equivalent.

5. On the 4WD models, remove the bolts (1) and

remove the crossmember (2).

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the crossmember (1).

2. Install the bolts (2);

•

On light duty 2WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to
61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).

•

On heavy duty 2WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to
75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).

3. On 4WD models, install the crossmember (2).

4. Install the bolts (1) and tighten to 102 N·m (75 ft.

lbs.).

5. Remove all OEM e-coat within 51 mm (2.0 in.) of

the weld on both the crossmember and the frame.

CAUTION: Shield the surrounding area and com-
ponents from exposure to the welding spatter and
heat.

6. Using the Weld Process Specifications table (Refer

to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME - SPECIFI-
CATIONS - WELDING), apply new welds to the
SRT-10 crossmember.

NOTE: Any burned surface coatings will need to
be removed prior to application of corrosion pre-
ventative coatings.

7. Dress the welded area and apply corrosion resis-

tant coatings.

a. Apply etch-primer to the repair area.

b. Apply a durable top coat to the outside of the repair area.

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8. Install the front skid plate, if equipped (2) (Refer to

13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID
PLATE - INSTALLATION)

FRONT SKID PLATE

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

DR/DH

FRAME & BUMPERS

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