2019 4x4 - Bad Front Axle

[GilR]

My mechanic showed me the play in my right front axle. My truck only has 53K miles. Dealer wants over $800 to replace axle. Anyone else had this issue? I do not have extended warranty. Here is pic from another post that looks identical to mine.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Just buy a new one on rock auto and swap it .

 

[Scottly]

My mechanic showed me the play in my right front axle...... Dealer wants over $800 to replace axle.

My question is as follows: "My mechanic" showed you the issue, yet you called a dealer to inquire about replacing it. So, is "my mechanic" not capable of replacing it? If not, then maybe "my mechanic" mis-diagnosed it while doing the cheapo oil change. If you haven't been to the dealer to have it diagnosed, that might be a good first step. If you have, @DILLIGAF had a great solution. But I suspect that isn't an option because I sense you're not a DIY'er.

 

[GilR]

Yes, took it to dealership thinking it may be under warranty. Fortunately "my mechanic" is capable. Not sure where you get cheapo oil change from. I am a DIY'r for some things, but don't think I'll take this one on.

 

[NJ4X4]

Yes, took it to dealership thinking it may be under warranty. Fortunately "my mechanic" is capable. Not sure where you get cheapo oil change from. I am a DIY'r for some things, but don't think I'll take this one on.

I was wondering where the "cheapo oil change" came from too.

 

[crash68]

@Scottly you might want to keep the conversation to the topic and facts presented as embellishing the response with your own "facts" could be deemed as attacking another member... that's frowned upon on this forum and you've been warned about this before.

 

[chopperman1]

Why isn't under warranty? That should be covered under your powertrain warranty. 5year, 60K. I just had my right side and differential replaced 3 weeks ago, under warranty.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

You need the CV axle and stub shaft kit that controls the 4x4 function for the front axle.

 

[Wild one]

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[GilR]

Why isn't under warranty? That should be covered under your powertrain warranty. 5year, 60K. I just had my right side and differential replaced 3 weeks ago, under warranty.

I thought it would be covered as well under powertrain. I will call other dealer & see what they say. Keep u posted!

 

[GilR]

Why isn't under warranty? That should be covered under your powertrain warranty. 5year, 60K. I just had my right side and differential replaced 3 weeks ago, under warranty.

I thought it would be covered as well under powertrain. I will call other dealer & see what they say. Keep u posted!

Dodge Front Axle Repair and Replacement, Rick Roods Transmission

Welcome to Rick Roods Transmission!For our first tutorial we've got the 2012 and up 1/2 dodge front axle repair and replacement as Bruce Rood shows in the vi...

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Thanks!

 

[GilR]

@Scottly you might want to keep the conversation to the topic and facts presented as embellishing the response with your own "facts" could be deemed as attacking another member... that's frowned upon on this forum and you've been warned about this before.

 

[GilR]

Turns out, the front axle is covered under powertrain warranty - called another dealer & they confirmed; Spoke to GM @dealership who wanted to charge $800 - Advised him I won't be going back there again...

 

[jmc921]

Turns out, the front axle is covered under powertrain warranty - called another dealer & they confirmed; Spoke to GM @dealership who wanted to charge $800 - Advised him I won't be going back there again...

Good for you. No need to spend money at dealers who are, let’s say, less than forthright.