To replace a frame arm on a 1997 Dodge van, first, safely lift and support the vehicle using jack stands. Remove the wheel and disconnect any components attached to the frame arm, such as brake lines or suspension parts. Unbolt the old frame arm from the chassis and replace it with the new one, ensuring all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer’s specifications. Reattach any removed components, reinstall the wheel, and lower the van back to the ground.
To replace the lower control arm on a Dodge Caliber, first, safely lift and support the vehicle. Remove the wheel, then disconnect the ball joint, sway bar link, and any bolts securing the control arm to the frame and knuckle. Replace the old control arm with the new one, reattach all components, and ensure everything is properly torqued to specifications before reinstalling the wheel and lowering the vehicle. Always double-check alignment after the replacement.
An arm and a leg.
To change the idler arm on a 1997 GMC Suburban, first, safely lift and secure the vehicle. Remove the front wheels for better access, then disconnect the idler arm from the steering linkage and the frame using a socket wrench. Replace the old idler arm with the new one, reattach it to the frame and steering linkage, and ensure all fasteners are tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, reassemble the wheels, lower the vehicle, and check the steering alignment.
To adjust the camber on a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD, you'll need to adjust the upper control arm. This can typically be done by loosening the bolts that secure the control arm to the frame and then shifting the arm slightly to achieve the desired camber angle. Once adjusted, retighten the bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications. It’s advisable to have the alignment checked afterward to ensure proper wheel alignment and handling.
You will need a special tool called a "fork" that pops the connection. Remove the nut at the end of the idle arm joint then put the fork in place and give it a few good hits with a big hammer. Of course you will complete the destruction of the idle arm, but you're replacing it anyway. After the joint is loose, remove the bolts from the frame and drop the idle arm and replace it.
To replace the power steering gear box on a 1997 Dodge Ram B2500, first, safely lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels for better access. Disconnect the power steering lines and the pitman arm, then unbolt the gear box from the frame. Install the new gear box by reversing the removal steps, ensuring all connections are secure, and refill the power steering fluid before bleeding the system to remove any air. Finally, test the steering for proper function.
To replace the upper control arm on a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII, first, safely lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel for better access. Disconnect the ball joint by removing its nut, and then detach the upper control arm from the frame by removing the bolts that secure it. Once the old control arm is out, install the new one by reversing the removal process, ensuring all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer specifications. Finally, reattach the wheel and lower the vehicle.
For the lower ball joint, remove the lower control arm and the ball joint seal. Press the ball joint from the control arm. Press the new ball joint into the lower control arm ensuring it is fully seated, install a new seal and the lower control arm.
155 ft. lbs. for the upper control arm-to-frame bolts.
You jack up the one corner of the vehicle and place it on a jack stand. then you remove the tire. Then remove the upper balljoint castle nut and split the ball joint. Then all that's left is to remove the two bolts securing the control arm to the frame and you should be able to pull the control arm out.
no the balljoint can be removed
They are pressed in and out with a set of special tools.