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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2023CHARGER SXT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION & WHEEL ALIGNMENTFRONTARM, UPPER CONTROLINSTALLATION
2023 Dodge and Ram Charger SXT, 4WD
Arm, Upper Control: Installation
2023 Dodge and Ram Charger SXT, 4WDSECTION Installation
NOTE:
Installation process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
- Slide upper control arm (1) into position.
- Install upper control arm to body (flag) bolts (4). Position flags on bolt heads outward, toward wheel opening.
- Place upper ball joint stud through hole in top of knuckle and install the upper ball joint to knuckle nut (2). Tighten the upper ball joint to knuckle nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the removed strut. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, COIL-OVER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRES & WHEELS, INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower vehicle to curb height.
- Install the upper control arm to body nuts (2). Tighten both upper control arm to body bolts and nuts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If installing the right upper control arm, install the power distribution center.
- If installing the right upper control arm, secure the wire harness routing clip (1).
- If installing the right upper control arm, install the PCM. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), INSTALLATION .
- If installing the right upper control arm, install the supercharger coolant recovery container. Refer to RESERVOIR, COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
- If installing the left upper control arm, install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
- If installing the left upper control arm, install engine coolant recovery container. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.