Re: 99 ram 1500 u joint passenger side front axle
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08/11/12 11:01 AM
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I believe it is like the older trucks that had pass side diff. I would start it and activate the 4 wheel drive just prior to pulling the shaft out.
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Re: 99 ram 1500 u joint passenger side front axle
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08/11/12 11:07 AM
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Mike: Nope, you should be fine in 2wd, that's how I've done mine. Putting the axles back in: Very carefully! Soak the tip and shoulders of the axle stub in gear oil or grease. Guide it in there without touching the axle tube (near impossible, I know). I slid a narrow, clean strip of metal into the bottom of the tube to protect the axle from picking up dirt. If it all goes well that axle seal won't leak for you when you go for your first drive. Much joy to be had if that seal decides to leak: you got a 50/50 chance of having to pull it all apart again, getting a special tool for the seal and needing two people to put the new one in. I put greaseable U-joints in mine, Mike and then that way I never have to worry about pulling this horse's-ass, straight-axle-crap apart again. You have to put the needle type zerk in because a normal zerk will not clear the knuckle. I've had mine apart too many times to have any love for a straight-axle truck. Mechanic's steady wage these stupid things. Bet you're excited now!!!!!!!!!
Mo' Farts
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Re: 99 ram 1500 u joint passenger side front axle
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08/11/12 11:53 AM
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Quote:
Mike:
Nope, you should be fine in 2wd, that's how I've done mine.
Putting the axles back in: Very carefully! Soak the tip and shoulders of the axle stub in gear oil or grease. Guide it in there without touching the axle tube (near impossible, I know). I slid a narrow, clean strip of metal into the bottom of the tube to protect the axle from picking up dirt. If it all goes well that axle seal won't leak for you when you go for your first drive.
Much joy to be had if that seal decides to leak: you got a 50/50 chance of having to pull it all apart again, getting a special tool for the seal and needing two people to put the new one in.
I put greaseable U-joints in mine, Mike and then that way I never have to worry about pulling this horse's-ass, straight-axle-crap apart again. You have to put the needle type zerk in because a normal zerk will not clear the knuckle.
I've had mine apart too many times to have any love for a straight-axle truck. Mechanic's steady wage these stupid things.
Bet you're excited now!!!!!!!!!
What is the special tool ? I have to do the seal on the passenger side on my 2000 2500 ? I had pulled the axle on it before when the bearing went and I don't remember it being a pain to get it back in? I'll be pulling it apart again to do the ball joints and the u joint this time ,
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Re: 99 ram 1500 u joint passenger side front axle
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08/12/12 12:41 AM
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There is a special stepped cup that is needed to install the seals along with a long handle to beat on.. I had my 01 Ram done at a local shop, they did not put it in 4WD and they had a heck of time to replace the axle, they had to pull the CAD off and line it up... I had to do it myself again becase they used non greasable joints.. I put it in 4WD and had no problems.. Excpect I have one seal leaking and have to take it apart again..
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Re: 99 ram 1500 u joint passenger side front axle
[Re: JohnRR]
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08/12/12 01:43 AM
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JohnRR: If your 2500 is the same as the 1/2's, it's a special puller with a die on the end of it that fits the seal perfectly and pulls it in. I tried making my own tool with the old seal but I pooched it and pulled it in sideways. Might have worked if I had a helper hold the tool end still while I tightened it up, but I tried to do it myself. So, off to the dealer for new seal and this time I asked to borrow their tool and they gladly said "yes". Best piece of advice: get the tool from the dealership. The entire gory adventure is still fresh in my mind from just a short while ago: Link.*Edit* John, they aren't a pain to put the axles back in, but there is dirt and what not in the axle tube and if you touch it with the splines, it gets stuffed into the seal and ruins the rubber. StHemi: Not sure what the shop was trying to tell you: all you do is rotate the axle stub a bit and clunk, in it goes. The CAD is just a sliding, splined washer connected to the shift fork. Very simple, and is better left un-engaged.
Mo' Farts
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