Where can you get direction to replace upper and lower ball joints on your 2005 dodge ram disiel 2500 pickup?

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2026-02-14 00:30

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Replacing ball joints is very labor intensive, and should not be done at home if you are not experienced at auto repair.

A very quick generalized rundown of the procedure is:

Raise and support vehicle

Remove wheel

Remove tie rod nut

Separate tie rod from knuckle

Remove brake caliper and rotor

Remove front axle nut(on 4X4 models)

Remove or unplug ABS sensor if equipped

Support lower control arm with jack

Remove upper ball joint nut

Separate upper ball joint

Remove lower ball joint nut

Separate lower ball joint

Remove steering knuckle assembly with hub and all from vehicle.

Use ball joint press to remove and replace ball joints.

Reverse procedure to put car back together. Repeat for other side.

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