Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 35

STABILIZER BAR

DESCRIPTION

STABILIZER BAR

The bar extends across the front underside of the chassis and connects to the frame crossmember. The ends of the
bar mount to the lower suspension arm. All mounting points of the stabilizer bar are isolated by bushings.

DISCONNECTING STABILIZER BAR

WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit
(2) is not serviced separately from the bar (4). Do
not disassemble this unit (2) from the stabilizer
bar (4).

NOTE: The stabilizer links (5), stabilizer bar retain-
ers/ bushings (3) and the stabilizer bar as a com-
plete unit (4) only are serviceable. The new bar (4)
consists of the disconnecting unit (2) and elec-
tronic actuator (1) attached as an assembly to the
bar (4).

This system allows greater front suspension travel in
off-road situations. It consists of a disconnecting unit
(2), electronic actuator (1), stabilizer bar (4), stabilizer
bar mounting retainers (3), stabilizer links (5) and a
anti-rotational bracket (6) connected to the stabilizer
bar retainer (3).

The electronic disconnecting stabilizer bar provides 2
mode positions operated by a switch on the dash: On-
Road mode, and Off-Road mode. The electronic dis-
connecting stabilizer bar is designed to be driven in
On-Road mode (indicated by a solid on-road mode
light) for normal street and highway conditions (dry
hard surfaced roads).

OPERATION

STABILIZER BAR

The stabilizer bar is used to minimize vehicle front sway during turns. The bar helps to maintain a flat attitude to the
road surface.

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OPERATION - DISCONNECTING STABILIZER BAR

NOTE: The off-road mode is intended for use at
low speed only and is equipped with a vehicle
speed sensor. When in off-road mode, if the vehi-
cle speed exceeds 18 MPH, the system will return
to on-road mode (indicated by a flashing off-road
mode light). If vehicle speed is reduced to 14 MPH,
the system will once again return to off-road mode
(indicated by a solid off-road mode light).

When in a severe off-road situation, the stabilizer bar
may be placed into off-road mode to increase maneu-
verability. To engage the off-road mode, place the
vehicle in 4WD HI or LO, and depress the Stabilizer
Bar Control Switch for off-road mode. The off-road
mode indicator light will flash until mode has been fully
engaged, indicated by a solid light.

To disengage off-road mode, depress the Stabilizer
Bar Control Switch for on-road mode. The on-road
mode indicator light will flash until mode has been fully
engaged, indicated by a solid light.

REMOVAL

STABILIZER BAR

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Hold the stabilizer link (5) shafts with a wrench and

remove the link nuts at the stabilizer bar (3).

3. Remove the retainers (1) and grommets (2) from

the stabilizer bar links (5).

4. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps from the frame

rails and remove the stabilizer bar.

DR/DH

FRONT - LINK/COIL

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DISCONNECTING STABILIZER BAR

WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit
(2) is not serviced separately from the bar (4). Do
not disassemble this unit (2) from the stabilizer
bar (4).

NOTE: The stabilizer links (5), stabilizer bar retain-
ers/ bushings (3) and the stabilizer bar as a com-
plete unit (4) only are serviceable. The new bar (4)
consists of the disconnecting unit (2) and elec-
tronic actuator (1) attached as an assembly to the
bar (4).

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Hold the stabilizer link (1) shafts with a wrench and

remove the link nuts (3) at the stabilizer bar (2).

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NOTE: Before removing the connector (4) from the
actuator clean the outside of the connector with a
cleaner and compressed air, to remove any dirt or
debris.

3. Disconnect the electronic actuator electrical con-

nector (4) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar (5).

4. Remove the stabilizer bar retainers (1) from the

frame rails and remove the stabilizer bar (4).

DR/DH

FRONT - LINK/COIL

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