suspension

Sway Bar Link - Front

for 2007 Ram 3500 5.9L I6 Cummins · 4WD

Difficulty

Easy

Time

54 min

Tools

Steps

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This procedure covers the removal and replacement of the front sway bar links on a 2007 Ram 3500 with 5.9L Cummins diesel engine and 4WD.

Warnings

⚠Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always use jack stands rated for the vehicle weight.

⚠Inspect sway bar bushings and mounting brackets while links are removed. Replace if worn or cracked.

ℹ️Sway bar link nuts and bolts may be severely corroded due to road salt exposure. Apply penetrating oil and allow to soak before attempting removal.

Tools required

Floor jackEssential

Jack standsEssential

18mm socketEssential

18mm wrenchEssential

Ratchet and extensionEssential

Penetrating oil

Wire brush

Torque wrenchEssential

Pry bar

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Parts

Front sway bar link (driver side) × 1 — Use OEM specification or equivalent
Front sway bar link (passenger side) × 1 — Use OEM specification or equivalent

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Preparation

Park vehicle on level ground and engage parking brake
Chock rear wheels to prevent rolling
Loosen front wheel lug nuts while vehicle is on ground
Raise front of vehicle with floor jack at designated lift points
Support vehicle securely on jack stands under frame rails
Remove front wheels completely

Procedure

1
Apply penetrating oil to fasteners
Spray penetrating oil on both upper and lower sway bar link nuts on both sides of the vehicle. Allow to soak for at least 10-15 minutes. The links connect the sway bar to brackets on the front axle housing. Clean threads with wire brush if heavily corroded.
2
Access driver side sway bar link
Locate the driver side front sway bar link connecting the sway bar to the front axle. The link will have a stud with nut on top connecting to the sway bar, and a stud with nut on bottom connecting to the axle bracket.
3
Remove upper mounting nut
Hold the flat section (or hex/Torx feature) of the upper stud to prevent it from spinning using the correct size wrench or bit. Use the correct size socket and ratchet to remove the upper nut connecting the link to the sway bar. If the stud spins, use locking pliers on the stud.
4
Remove lower mounting nut
Hold the lower stud on the flat section with the correct size wrench. Remove the lower nut with the correct size socket and ratchet. Remove the link from the vehicle along with any washers or bushings. Note the orientation of bushings for reinstallation.
5
Inspect mounting points
Check the sway bar mounting point and axle bracket mounting point for damage, excessive wear, or elongated holes. Inspect sway bar bushings in the mounting brackets for cracks or deterioration. Clean mounting surfaces with wire brush.
6
Install new driver side link
Position the new sway bar link with bushings and washers in the correct orientation as noted during removal. Insert the lower stud through the axle bracket mounting point first, then align the upper stud with the sway bar. Start both nuts by hand to ensure proper thread engagement.
7
Tighten driver side link fasteners
Hold each stud with an 18mm wrench and torque the nuts to manufacturer specification. Since no verified torque specs are available in the database, do not guess a value. Consult the factory service manual for the exact sway bar link nut torque before final tightening.
8
Remove passenger side link
Repeat the removal process for the passenger side sway bar link. Hold the upper stud with the correct size wrench and remove the upper nut with the correct size socket. Then hold the lower stud and remove the lower nut. Remove the link and note bushing orientation.
9
Install passenger side link
Install the new passenger side sway bar link with bushings and washers in correct orientation. Insert the lower stud through the axle bracket first, then align upper stud with sway bar. Start both nuts by hand.
10
Tighten passenger side link fasteners
Hold each stud with an 18mm wrench and torque the nuts to the same specification as the driver side. Ensure bushings are compressed evenly and not over-tightened. Double-check both upper and lower nuts are secure.
11
Reinstall wheels
Reinstall both front wheels and hand-tighten lug nuts in a star pattern. Lower vehicle from jack stands to the ground. Torque lug nuts to the factory specification (approximately 145 ft-lbs, verify in the service manual) in a star pattern with wheels on the ground.

Reassembly

Ensure all sway bar link nuts are properly torqued and bushings are not over-compressed
Verify wheel lug nuts are torqued to 135 ft-lbs in star pattern
Check that no tools or parts were left in wheel wells or under vehicle

Verification

Test drive vehicle at low speed and listen for clunking noises over bumps, which would indicate loose links
Perform a visual inspection under the vehicle to confirm links are secure and properly seated
Check for unusual handling characteristics or excessive body roll during turns
Re-torque link fasteners after 50-100 miles of driving to account for bushing settling

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