Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 38

JOUNCE BUMPER

REMOVAL

1. Remove the two bolts (1) securing the jounce

bumper (2) to the bracket.

2. Remove the jounce bumper (2).

INSTALLATION

1. Install the jounce bumper (2).

2. Install the two bolts (1) securing the jounce bumper

(2) to the bracket. Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30
ft. lbs.)(LD) or Tighten the bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft.
lbs.)(HD).

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POWER HOP DAMPER - SRT-10 - STANDARD CAB

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the damper nut and bolt (3) at the axle.

3. Remove the damper nut and bolt (2) at the axle.

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4. Remove the damper bracket (1) from the differen-

tial cover (4) if necessary.

5. Remove the from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the damper bracket (1) to the rear differential

cover (4) if removed. Tighten the bolts (5) to 41N·m
(30 ft. lbs.).

2. Compress the damper for easier installation.

3. Install the damper to the mounting brackets (1).

4. Install the damper nut and bolt to the axle.Tighten

the bolts to 102N·m (75 ft. lbs.).

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5. Decompress the damper (1).

6. Install the damper nut and bolt (2) to the frame (3).

Tighten the bolts to 102N·m (75 ft. lbs.).

7. Lower the vehicle.

STABILIZER BAR - SRT-10 - STANDARD CAB

DESCRIPTION

The stabilizer bar (3) extends across the underside of
the vehicle and is bolted to the top of the axle (2).
Links (1) at the end of the bar are bolted to the frame.

OPERATION

The stabilizer bar is used to minimize vehicle body roll. The spring steel bar helps to control the vehicle body in
relationship to the suspension.

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