How to Replace Rear Sway Bar End Links: 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500

Watch this video to learn how to replace the rear sway bar end links on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500.

Replacing Rear Sway Bar End Links on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Rear sway bar end links
• Penetrating oil

Tightening Torques

• Stabilizer bar link-to-frame bolt: 56 Ft-lbs
• Stabilizer bar link-to-bar bolt: 74 Ft-lbs

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Dodge RAM 1500: HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

List of tools:

• Hydraulic jack
• Jack stands
• Wheel lug wrench
• Wire brush
• 18mm wrench
• Ratchet
• 8mm socket
• 18mm socket
• Allen socket
• Torque wrench

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Vehicle

• Turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
• Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the rear wheels.

Step 2: Secure the Vehicle

• Lift the rear of your vehicle using a jack.
• Place the vehicle on jack stands for safety.

Step 3: Remove the Wheels

• Remove the wheels to gain complete access to the suspension system.
• Place the removed wheels under the vehicle for added safety.

Step 4: Locate the Rear Sway Bar End Links

• Identify the rear sway bar end links, which connect the sway bar to the chassis.

Step 5: Prepare Components for Removal

• Components may be seized, so brush and use penetrating oil for easier removal.

Step 6: Remove Lower Ball Joint Nut

• Use an 18mm wrench to unscrew the nut from the lower ball joint.
• Restrict the rotation of the ball joint using a ratchet and an 8mm socket.
• Finish unscrewing the nut.

Step 7: Remove Upper Ball Joint Nut

• Repeat the operation on the upper ball joint using an 18mm wrench, a ratchet, and an 18mm socket.
• Remove the old sway bar end link.

Step 8: Prepare and Install New Link

• Take the new sway bar end link and unscrew the supplied nut.
• Position the new link in its upper part.
• Insert the bolt into its lower part.

Step 9: Secure the Link

• Install the top nut and screw the bolt until it makes contact.
• Screw the lower nut until it makes contact.
• Use a ratchet and Allen socket to stop the ball joint from rotating.

Step 10: Tighten Nuts

• Tighten both nuts with a torque wrench to the specified torque.

Step 11: Reassemble the Wheels

• Put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Step 12: Lower the Vehicle

• Lower the car back to the ground.
• Properly block the wheels to ensure stability.

Compatible Vehicles

The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles:

• 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2011 Ram 1500
• 2012 Ram 1500
• 2013 Ram 1500
• 2014 Ram 1500
• 2015 Ram 1500
• 2016 Ram 1500
• 2017 Ram 1500
• 2018 Ram 1500

Important Reminders

The rear sway bar end link connects the sway bar to the chassis to keep the wheels firmly on the ground at all times.

The components to be removed are very often seized up, so don’t hesitate to brush and to use penetrating oil to make removal easier.

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