QuestionThe ball joints on my 06 Ram 2500 4x4 are worn out at 65000 miles, I experienced the "DEATH WOBBLE" after hitting a bridge pavement seam at 65 MPH last weekend. I have removed the front brake rotors, calipers, and caliper attaching hardware. I have removed the front spindle nuts, and loosened the 4 bolts which hold the front bearing hubs in place and used an air hammer to beat on the 4 bolt heads. I can't get the bearing hubs to move. Since the hubs are so expensive I hate to destroy them to get them off. Any tips you have for getting the hubs to turn loose would be appreciated. I sprayed down the hubs with penetrating oil last night before I gave up for the evening, I am desperate for help. THANKS, Dave.
Answer4X4
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper and rotor (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/ROTOR, Brake - Removal) .
4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped, (Refer to 05 - Brakes/Electrical/SENSOR, Wheel Speed - Removal) .
5. Remove the halfshaft nut.
NOTE: Do not strike the knuckle with a hammer to remove the tie rod end or the ball joint. Damage to the steering knuckle will occur.
6. Remove the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod from the knuckle using remover 9360.
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut and separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using remover 9360.
8. Pull down on the steering knuckle to separate the halfshaft (2) from the hub/bearing.
9. Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts (1) from the steering knuckle .
10. Slide the hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle .
11. Remove the brake dust shield.
