This video covers how to replace a front axle universal joint and a hub or wheel bearing in a 1999 dodge ram 1500 4 wheel drive. Very similar to a 2500.
dodge ram front axle u joint and hub replacement how to 4×4 4 wheel drive
157
Like
Save
){kind=link}
Comments
Write a comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Nice Video brother!
When getting the hub loose i suggest leaving the bolts a 1/4 to 3/8 loose
in the back. Getting a deep socket ( or regular) but it on the one of the
bolts. Hold it on there with a channel lock and hit the socket with a brass
hammer. If you don’t have a brass hammer use a regular one but some socket
damage may occur. Move from one bolt to the next until you see a space
start to show on the outside. Do it enough to get a pry bar or big flathead
screwdriver in then work it out. I will be hard.
guys did you replace the wheel bearing when doing this project and thanks
for video
Nice demo. I envy your access to that lift, and your uncluttered, clean new
shop. It looks like you had the most trouble getting the hub out. I found a
trick to getting the hub clear. If you tap on a socket over the heads of
the three bolts, partially loosened, the hub comes loose without having to
use pry-bars.
The large nut is 1-11/16 tractor supplies has for under $10.00 I was told
1 11/16 socket..i got mine at tractor supply here in new york…$ 6.95
I love the internet, thanks for making the video guys!
@7sabot I just did both front u joints and hubs on my 98 today. The castle
nut on the hub is 1 11/16″. I was worried about causing spline damage
hammering the hub off. Ended up using a gear puller. It worked out well.
good job marking the axle shaft yoke. Those Things are only meant to go
left and right not up and down witha u joint in them. ive seen some crazy
stuff happen to Jeeps with axles being put on 180 from factory
well not down here in TX, having a hard time finding one, been looking for
3 days now. They have plenty of the 44 spine but no 60 spine.
what size socket did u use to take the big nut off i tried a 38mm didn’t
work also does that have too be torqued thanks
heat works good Friend and I are doing job now why are big sockets so hard
to find?
On a 2001 the “king nut” or “hub nut” is a 1 11/16″. It’s a hard size to
find. With how hard they are to break loose I would not recommend using a 1
3/4″ which some people do.
If the hub bearing is fine then you dont have to remove the axle nut, and
driving a chisel in behind the hub kills the dust shield and shim, loosen
the 14mm 12 point hub bolts and use the socket and a short extension and
leave it on the bolt and turn the steering wheel till the extension hits
the axle housing and you will push the hub unit out with no damage you can
even start the truck and use the power steering to help I have done lots
this way even the very rusty ones….
@sidneymailman That’s ok because I wouldn’t give you the time of day to
work for you.
how do you get the hub back on? will the three bolts pull it back on if you
tighten them each little by little, moving between them, so you don’t bind
it up?
It’s called a ball peen hammer and your not going to break your caliper by
tapping it off. It’snot that delicate. 2nd, that nut was big enough that
there was no 6 point socket in the set, run what ya brung and get it done.
3rd, I’ve seen many a hub in the rust belt that a puller just isn’t going
to remove. Don’t be sorry, constructive feedback is always welcome.
Good
how much would a mechanic charge 4 this
@purplemommy2000 Depends on your skill level. YouTube channel “spelunkerd”
has a great video of him doing it. Good luck.
I wish my bearing came off that easy on my 3500……
@Leadrfothepak Spelunkerd has a interesting trick on a comment below, maybe
try that.
This video was so helpful. THANK YOU!!!!!
Clean up the knuckle and hub and the bolts should draw it on no problem.
Nice video! glad somebody finally showed how the Axel comes out…didn’t
expect it to just flop there 😉
@Leadrfothepak a little bit of heat from a torch but if u do that u have to
replace the bolt after u get them out
@tcarney086 it is a 1 inch 3/8 socket if my memory is correct from the last
time i did it
hahaha good man
Thanx for this video it is very helpful
Hey guys, whats the outer spline count on the axle shaft? I’m looking to do
an SFA for a 03 Silverado with crappy IFS. I want to retain my new Timken
wheel hubs, Powerslot slotted rotors, rebuilt calipers, and Russel steel
brake lines. Thanks!
I gotta do mine tomorrow , Thanks for the excellent video !
Ok, I’m going to ask a dumb question, but please help. The shaft that the
“castle” nut goes on, can you get just that shaft and if so what is it
called? We are trying to replace that short shaft as it is stripped and the
auto parts stores look at me like I’m a stupid azz. Please any help, junk
yard part or new part, just need the name or if we can have the shaft
re-cut for the nut?????
See realfixesrealfast video for a neat trick to get that hub off w/o all
that beating and wedging.
It might be called the steering knuckle.
@resacarebel1868 The hub/bearing was fine but If I recall correctly he
replaced it anyway.
lol classic method to get the axle nut off: used my floorjack! 🙂
Coat the new hub and the hole it goes on the axle tube with anti-seize
compound before installation.
I seen bubbles stealing more shopping carts today.
Don’t you put some grease on the splines?
@MrMJBuddz I’ll send you a e-mail on a drive shaft install.
@tcarney086 I believe the correct socket is 1 11/16. The nut can be
difficult to remove, a trick may be to remove the cotter pine then bolt the
wheel back on the hub and set the truck down with out the center cap, then
crack the nut loose. You will probably need a breaker bar and may need to
stand on it. There is a torque spec on that nut for re-assembly. Kinda
missed those points in the vid. Good luck.
Thanks for the video, gives me a better idea of what I’m doing. I’m
replacing the entire driveshaft assembly on the same kind of truck, and I’m
wondering if you guys have any tips on getting the u-joint seated back into
the transfer case.
what kinda of front end do you got? because i went to go and replace my u
joint. and i ended up messing up a bunch of things. i went to go get a
replacement axel for the standard 1500 and the splines were shallow not
deep like yours are.
@7sabot I thought it was 1 11/16 inch but someone else said 1 3/8 inch.
That’s the best I can do for now.