2005 Dodge and Ram Magnum R/T, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Bushing-Rear CROSSMEMBER Front Mount: Removal

Fig 1: LX BATTERY AND CABLES
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  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 2: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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  3. On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Exhaust System
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  4. Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust shown in Fig 3 ). (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
    Fig 4: Alignment Marks - Axle End Shown
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  5. Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).
    Fig 5: Propeller Shaft at Rear Axle
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  6. Remove three propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts.
    Fig 6: PROP SHAFT SUPPORT BY BUNGEE CORD
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  7. Support propeller shaft (2) using a bungee cord (1). Attach ends of cord to fuel tank straps as shown in Fig 6.
    Fig 7: CABLE CONNECTIONS AT REAR
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