Replace the front sway bar bushings on a 2014 Ram 2500 with 6.7L Cummins diesel engine to eliminate clunking noises and restore proper sway bar function.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front sway bar bushing set × 1 — Use OEM specification or aftermarket equivalent for 32mm or 34mm bar
• Sway bar bracket bolts × 4 — Replace if corroded or damaged

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels
3. Raise front of vehicle with floor jack at frame rail lifting points
4. Support vehicle securely on jack stands placed at manufacturer-recommended frame jacking points
5. Remove front wheels if additional working clearance is needed (optional but recommended)
6. Spray sway bar bracket bolts with penetrating oil and allow to soak

Procedure

1. 1

   Locate sway bar bushings
   From underneath the vehicle, locate the front sway bar running laterally across the front axle. Identify the two sway bar bushing brackets mounted to the frame rails, one on each side. Each bracket is secured with two bolts.
2. 2

   Remove driver side bushing bracket
   Using a 13mm socket, remove the two bolts securing the driver side sway bar bushing bracket to the frame rail. Support the bracket as you remove the second bolt to prevent it from falling. Set aside the bracket and hardware.
3. 3

   Remove driver side bushing
   Once the bracket is removed, the rubber bushing will be loose on the sway bar. Inspect the bushing for splits, cracks, or excessive wear. Remove the old bushing from the sway bar. If stuck, use a flat blade screwdriver or pry bar to carefully work it off. Clean the sway bar mounting surface with a wire brush to remove rust and debris.
4. 4

   Install new driver side bushing
   Position the new sway bar bushing on the cleaned section of the sway bar. Ensure the bushing split is oriented properly to face the bracket. The bushing should fit snugly around the bar. Note the alignment marks or flat spots on the bushing that correspond to the bracket mounting position.
5. 5

   Install driver side bracket
   Place the bushing bracket over the new bushing, aligning the bracket holes with the frame rail mounting points. Start both bracket bolts by hand to ensure proper thread engagement. Torque the bracket bolts to specification in a cross pattern.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Remove passenger side bushing bracket
   Using a 13mm socket, remove the two bolts securing the passenger side sway bar bushing bracket to the frame rail. Support the bracket as you remove the second bolt. Set aside the bracket and hardware.
7. 7

   Remove passenger side bushing
   Remove the old bushing from the sway bar on the passenger side. Inspect for wear patterns and compare to the driver side bushing. Clean the sway bar mounting surface thoroughly with a wire brush, removing all rust, dirt, and old rubber residue.
8. 8

   Install new passenger side bushing
   Position the new sway bar bushing on the cleaned section of the sway bar. Ensure the bushing split is oriented correctly to face the bracket and matches the orientation used on the driver side. Verify the bushing is centered in the mounting location.
9. 9

   Install passenger side bracket
   Place the bushing bracket over the new bushing, aligning with the frame rail mounting points. Start both bracket bolts by hand. Torque the bracket bolts to specification in a cross pattern.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Verify installation
    Visually inspect both sway bar bushings to ensure they are properly seated and the brackets are flush against the frame rails. Check that all bolts are torqued and no tools or parts were left under the vehicle. Gently push up and down on the sway bar to verify secure mounting with no excessive movement.

Reassembly

1. Reinstall front wheels if removed and torque lug nuts to manufacturer specification
2. Remove jack stands and carefully lower vehicle to ground
3. Perform final torque verification on all bracket bolts with vehicle at normal ride height

Verification

• Start vehicle and turn steering wheel lock-to-lock while stationary to check for any binding or unusual noises
• Perform a test drive at low speed over bumps and during turns to verify elimination of clunking noises
• Listen for any new rattles or abnormal sounds from the front suspension
• Verify no rubbing or interference between sway bar and surrounding components
• Re-inspect bracket bolt torque after 50-100 miles of driving

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