Hi all...

I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4. It has a 5" lift which I think has contributed to the early demise of some front end components.

I know the following need repair/replacement...

-- left front CV shaft
-- left front wheel bearing
-- right outer tie rod end

What I am looking for are tips, tricks, gotchas, and references (on or offline) for how best to tackle this repair.

Specifically, I have never worked on the suspension of a vehicle with torsion bars, so I need info to make sure I can do this job with the tools I have, and do it safely.

Thanks!!!

 

Ive never worked on a torsion bar setup before but those repairs are pretty simple.. The tie rod end should just be the 1 nut then the jam nut holding the alignment.. Try to mark the new one with tape as close to the same distance threaded out as the old one before you take it off.. The front left wheel bearing is a whole assembly.. so It would be just the 1 big nut hold the cv shaft into it.. then probably 3 bolts holding the back of it to the knuckle.. I dunno what size the nut is holding it to the cv shaft so you will probably have to go buy a new socket once you get it apart and get an idea what it is.. so make sure you have another ride available.. As for the cv shaft im not sure, It might just pull out of the front diff, you will probably have to take the knuckle off with isnt hard. Someone else will chime in hopefully with actually socket sizes needed but thats a pretty decent start.. You can get it done with minimal knowledge of mechanics in a couple hours.. Oh yah and get an alignment after.. probably about 100 dollars at most shops