Suspension Wheel Hub & Bearings Replacing on 2005 Dodge RAM?

The Procedure to remove/ install Wheel Hub and Bearings.

The to Adjust and replace.

The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.

The Procedure is as follows:---

Adjustment

2001-02 Vehicles

1. Tighten the wheel bearing nut to 30-40 ft. lbs. (41-54 Nm) while turning the rotor.
2. Loosen the wheel bearing adjusting nut completely.
3. Tighten the nut finger-tight.
4. Check the wheel bearing end-play. The specification is 0.001-0.003 inch (0.025-0.076mm).
5. Install the nut lock and cotter pin.

2003-05 Models

These are unitized hub/bearing assemblies. No adjustment is possible.

Removal & Installation

2001-02 Vehicles
2wd Models

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Front wheel

   Brake caliper

   Grease cap

   Cotter pin

   Adjusting nut

   Washer

   Outer bearing

   Brake rotor and hub assembly

   Grease seal

   Inner bearing

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Inner bearing

   Grease seal

   Brake rotor and hub assembly

   Outer bearing

   Washer

   Adjusting nut. Adjust the bearings.

   Cotter pin

   Grease cap

   Brake caliper

   Front wheel

4wd Models

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Front wheel

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Hub retainer nut

   Hub and bearing assembly

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Hub and bearing assembly. Tighten the bolts to 125 ft. lbs. (170 Nm).

   Hub retainer nut. Tighten the nut to 175 ft. lbs. (237 Nm).

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Front wheel

2003-05 Models
Coil Spring Suspension-2wd

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Front wheel

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Wheel speed sensor

   Hub/bearing mounting bolts

   Hub/bearing assembly

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Hub and bearing assembly. Tighten the bolts to 120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).

   Wheel speed sensor

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Front wheel

Coil Spring Suspension-4wd

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Front wheel

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Wheel speed sensor

   Halfshaft nut

   Tie rod end from the knuckle

   Upper ball joint from the knuckle

   Knuckle from the halfshaft

   Hub/bearing mounting bolts

   Hub/bearing assembly

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Hub and bearing assembly. Tighten the bolts to 120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).

   Knuckle onto the halfshaft

   Upper ball joint on the knuckle. Torque the nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) (on 1500 series, plus 90 degrees).

   Tie rod end to the knuckle. Tighten the nut to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) plus 90 degrees.

   Halfshaft nut. Torque to 185 ft. lbs. (251 Nm).

   Wheel speed sensor

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Front wheel

Coil/Link Suspension.

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Front wheel

   Hub extension from the rotor, if equipped

   Brake caliper and rotor

   Hub nut

   Wheel speed sensor wiring

   Hub/bearing mounting bolts ¹ / ₄ each. Then, tap the bolts with a mallet to loosen the hub/bearing assembly.

   Hub/bearing assembly, wheel studs/extension studs, rotor, shield and spacer

   Wheel speed sensor

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Wheel speed sensor

   Rotor on the hub/bearing

   Studs
2. Apply a liberal amount of anti-seize compound on the splines of the front shaft.
3. Insert the 2 rearmost, top and bottom rotor hub bolts in the knuckle, so they extend from the front face as shown. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Hub bolt positioning
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Spacer and shield

   Hub assembly onto the shaft
5. Align the bolt holes in the flange with the installed bolts. Thread the bolts onto the flange far enough to hold the unit in place.
6. Install the remaining bolts. Tighten all hub/bearing bolts to 149 ft. lbs. (202 Nm).
7. Install the washer and shaft nut. Tighten the nut to 132 ft. lbs. (179 Nm). Rotate the axle 5 to 10 times to seat the bearings. Tighten the nut to 263 ft. lbs. (356 Nm). Install a new cotter pin, advancing the nut for alignment.
8. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.

These details will help.

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