Hydraulic jack on base of spring or spring compressor
Try this, it might be easier, remove the 2 bolts that's at the top of the steering knuckle that holds the knuckle on.
Put the Ball Joint back in and attach it to the knuckle
then swing the knuckle back up and attach it to the strunt arm again.
Should be easier then Wrestling with the spring.
Worn or damaged front suspension component such as ball joint, wheel bearing, spring, control arm, etc.
The Dodge Dakota pickup truck has CV joints on both front wheels. The pickup truck also has a driveshaft, as it is rear wheel drive.
this link is for front wheel joint but maybe you can find something therehttp://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/hub.php
The 2000 Ram had u joints, not cv joints at the front axle.
Worn Ball Joint
To replace the front CV joint on a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Next, disconnect the axle nut, remove the lower control arm, and detach the CV axle from the differential. After extracting the old CV joint, install the new joint by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring all components are tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, reattach the wheel and lower the vehicle.
The grinding noise in the front of a 1990 Dodge Caravan could be a cv joint. If it is, it probably only grinds when you take a sharp turn. There is one located on each side.
Both ends need removed.
Possibly, the ball joint is bad or a bad strut, but I would have the ball joint checked first.
To replace the lower front ball joint on a 1990 Dodge Colt, first, lift the vehicle and remove the wheel for access. Then, disconnect the brake caliper and rotor, and unbolt the steering knuckle from the control arm. Remove the old ball joint by pressing it out or using a ball joint separator tool, and install the new joint in the reverse order, ensuring everything is properly torqued and reassembled. Finally, reinstall the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.
To replace the front drive axle U-joint on a 1994 Dodge 2500 4x4, first, safely lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel to access the axle. Disconnect the axle from the differential and the wheel hub by removing the retaining bolts. Use a U-joint puller or a hammer and socket to remove the old U-joint from the axle yoke, then install the new U-joint by pressing it into place. Reassemble everything by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring all bolts are properly torqued.
A worn out Universal joint in the rear driveshaft.