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Where are the lower ball joints on a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500?

Where are the lower ball joints on a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500?

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. The lower ball joints on the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 are pressed in and a bear to remove. Save some coin and do it yourself. I found no help via the internet and did it on my own. Thought it would be cool to share what I did and maybe help some others.

What are the symptoms of a bad suspension ball joint?

1. Clunking Noises From the Front Suspension One of the most common symptoms of a problem with suspension ball joints is clunking noises coming from the vehicle’s front suspension. As ball joints wear out they become loose in the socket and rattle and knock as the suspension travels up and down over the road.

When to know if your front tire ball joints are failing?

Should you notice the inner or outer edges of your front tires wearing down quicker than the rest of the tread, worn ball joints are a likely cause. This symptom can be difficult to catch; if you become aware of any other signs of ball joint failure, check your tires carefully and pay close attention to the inner treads.

1. Clunking Noises From the Front Suspension One of the most common symptoms of a problem with suspension ball joints is clunking noises coming from the vehicle’s front suspension. As ball joints wear out they become loose in the socket and rattle and knock as the suspension travels up and down over the road.

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Should you notice the inner or outer edges of your front tires wearing down quicker than the rest of the tread, worn ball joints are a likely cause. This symptom can be difficult to catch; if you become aware of any other signs of ball joint failure, check your tires carefully and pay close attention to the inner treads.

How do you replace a lower ball joint?

Learn how to replace a lower ball joint by pressing it out of the control arm and pressing the new one back in. To watch the longer, in depth version, click the link below. Press out a Ball Joint (In-depth):

What happens if you have bad ball joints?

If you have any kind of play at all between the upper or lower control arms and the linkages where the ball joints sit against the knuckle, then you have bad ball joints. If you’re unsure how to inspect or check this, don’t worry; busted ball joints will make your suspension sound “broken” and the steering feel will notably change for the worse.

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