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NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY CRITICAL THAT ALL FASTENERS BE CHECKED WITH A CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH. TO PROPERLY CHECK THE TORQUE, THE FASTENER SHOULD BE LOOSENED, THEN TORQUED TO THE APPROPRIATE VALUE.

4X2 Lower Suspension Arm Fasteners (Wax Coat Frames*) .......... 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.)
4X2 Upper **Pivot Bar Nuts** (Wax Coat Frames*) .................... 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.)
4X2 Lower Suspension Arm Fasteners (E-Coat Frames*)............ **197 Nm 145 ft. lbs.)
**4X2 Upper Pivot Bar Nuts (E-Coat Frames*) ........................ 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.)**
4X4 Upper Suspension Arm(Frame End - Wax Coat Frame*) ............ 84 Nm (62 ft. lbs.)
4X4 Upper Suspension Arm(Frame End - E-Coat Frame*) ...... **108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)**
4X4 Upper Suspension Arm(Axle End) ............................................. 121 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)
4X4 Lower Suspension Arm(Frame End - Wax Coat Frame*) .......... 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)
4X4 Lower Suspension Arm(Frame End - E-Coat Frame*) .... **170 Nm (I 25 ft. lbs.)**
4X4 Lower Suspension Arm(Axle End) ................................... **129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.)**
Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolt (Wax Coat Frame*) .................................... 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolt (E-Coat Frame*) ............................... **54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)**
4X2 Stabilizer Bar Link Nut ................................................................ 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
4X4 Stabilizer Bar Upper Link Nut .................................................... 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
4X4 Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (Castle Nut) ................................ 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
4X4 Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut (Prevailing (Looking) Nut) ......... 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.)
Track Bar Ball Stud Nut ............................................................ **95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)**
Track Bar Axle Bracket Bolt ......................................................... 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear ................................................................................ 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Spring Clamp Nuts (6,010 - 10,500 GVW) ................... 149 Nm (110ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Spring Clamp Nuts (11,000 GVW) ............................... 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.)

*1996 trucks built in St Louis (J - 11th Position of VIN) and all 1997 trucks (except for trucks built at Saltillo and Lago Alberto, Mexico (Saitillo = G and Lago Alberto = M - 11th Position of VIN) prior to Oct. 1, 1996 (MDH 1001XX)), are built with E-Coat Frames and have unique torque specifications for some fasteners.

**NOTE: ALL COMPONENTS WITH BUSHINGS (E.G. UPPER/LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS) SHOULD BE TORQUED AT CURB HEIGHT.**

SUSPENSION GEOMETRY EVALUATION

Perform an alignment on the vehicle. If necessary, refer to the manufacture of your dealerships equipment for proper operation of your alignment equipment. For information regarding alignment procedures and specifications, refer to the 1997 Dodge Ram Service Manual (Publication Number 81 -37-71 08), pages 2-1 through 2-7. Please document all alignment angles before changing any angle, after adjustments have been made, and after performing a road test.

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