Remove and replace the rear sway bar assembly on a 2014 Ram 2500 with 6.7L Cummins diesel engine, including bracket and link hardware.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Rear sway bar × 1 — Use OEM specification
• Sway bar bracket bushings × 2 — Use OEM specification
• Sway bar end link assemblies × 2 — Use OEM specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake.
2. Place wheel chocks in front of front tires.
3. Raise rear of vehicle using floor jack at rear axle differential housing.
4. Support vehicle with jack stands under frame rails behind rear axle.
5. Lower vehicle weight onto jack stands and verify stability.
6. Spray penetrating oil on sway bar bracket bolts and link nuts if corrosion is present.

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove driver side sway bar end link
   Locate the sway bar end link connecting the sway bar to the axle housing on the driver side. Insert an Allen key into the shaft at the bottom of the link to prevent rotation. Using a socket, remove the upper nut securing the link to the sway bar. Remove the lower nut securing the link to the axle mount. Remove the end link assembly.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
2. 2

   Remove passenger side sway bar end link
   Repeat the removal process for the passenger side end link. Insert Allen key into the shaft to hold it stationary, then remove both upper and lower nuts. Remove the end link assembly.
3. 3

   Remove driver side sway bar bracket
   Locate the sway bar mounting bracket on the driver side frame rail. Remove the two bolts securing the bracket to the frame. The bracket may be retained by a clip or the bushing may stick to the bar. Separate the bracket and bushing from the sway bar.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
4. 4

   Remove passenger side sway bar bracket
   Remove the two bolts securing the passenger side bracket to the frame rail. Separate the bracket and bushing from the sway bar. The sway bar is now free from all mounting points.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
5. 5

   Remove sway bar from vehicle
   Carefully lower and maneuver the sway bar out from between the frame rails and axle assembly. The bar may need to be rotated or angled to clear the exhaust system and other components. Work slowly to avoid damaging brake lines or wiring.
6. 6

   Inspect and prepare mounting locations
   Clean the bracket mounting surfaces on the frame rails with a wire brush. Inspect the bushing mounting areas on the sway bar for damage or excessive wear grooves. Check end link mounting points on axle for damage or stripped threads. Clean all mounting hardware.
7. 7

   Install new sway bar
   Position the new sway bar between the frame rails and rear axle. Orient the bar so the end link mounting points face downward toward the axle. Ensure the bar is centered side-to-side with equal length extending to each side. Support the bar to prevent it from falling.
8. 8

   Install sway bar bushings and brackets
   Install new bushings onto the sway bar at the frame rail mounting locations. The bushing split should face toward the rear or as indicated by the bushing design. Position the brackets over the bushings and align with the frame rail mounting holes. Install bolts finger-tight on both sides but do not torque yet.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Install end links
   Install the new end link assemblies connecting the sway bar to the axle mounts on both sides. Install nuts on upper and lower studs finger-tight. Ensure all washers and spacers are in correct positions per the link design.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Torque sway bar bracket bolts
    Using a torque wrench, tighten the sway bar bracket bolts on both sides to specification. Torque in a cross pattern if multiple bolts per bracket. Verify brackets are seated properly against frame rails.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Bracket Bolts64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Torque end link nuts
    Insert Allen key into the end link shaft to prevent rotation. Using a torque wrench, tighten the upper and lower nuts on both end links to specification. Ensure the link studs do not rotate during torquing.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Link Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
12. 12

    Lower vehicle and final inspection
    Raise vehicle slightly with floor jack to remove load from jack stands. Remove jack stands and carefully lower vehicle completely to the ground. Rock vehicle side-to-side to settle suspension. Recheck all fastener torque values. Inspect for proper sway bar clearance to frame, exhaust, and brake lines.

Reassembly

1. All fasteners must be torqued to specification with vehicle at normal ride height.
2. Verify sway bar has adequate clearance to all surrounding components through full suspension travel.
3. Test drive vehicle on a smooth road first, then over bumps to verify no rattles or contact noises from sway bar area.

Verification

• Visually inspect all sway bar mounting points for proper installation and clearance.
• Verify all bracket bolts and end link nuts are torqued to specification.
• Test drive vehicle and perform lane changes at moderate speed to confirm improved body roll control.
• Listen for any clunking or rattling noises from rear suspension during driving.
• Recheck all fastener torque after 50-100 miles of driving.

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