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This past weekend I swapped the U Joints in my rear drive shaft chasing a vibration while at 50-70mph. Took a considerable amount of vibration out, but also in checking things out noticed my front drive shaft has a little play in it on rear U joint (the fun to grease one!) and wondered if anyone has done this? Pointers would be helpful as I've done plenty of standard U Joints, but not one with a ball between them. Any pointers?
Using this site for understanding of parts:
Is for older Ram, so different size of double joint, but this video is basically same process to replace the parts:
From other research I've done my understanding is you can take the front drive shaft out, and no harm/issues for normal driving (except you don't have 4x4) so will probably do that first to break it down and confirm the right parts before I start ordering. Mine has the flat face plates on each end so won't be leaving the transfer case or front differential open/exposed.
Anyone who's done one of these please let me know any gotcha's you care to share.
Thanks All!
Using this site for understanding of parts:
XV509 2013-2018 Ram 2500, 3500 Front CV Driveshaft Exploded View
XV509 2013-2018 Ram 2500, 3500 Front CV Driveshaft Exploded View
torqueking.com
Is for older Ram, so different size of double joint, but this video is basically same process to replace the parts:
Dodge Ram Cummins Front Driveshaft Rebuild Part 2 Reassembly
Welcome to part 2 of the second generation 96 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins front driveline rebuild. This video contains part numbers for seals bearings and u-joint...
www.youtube.com
From other research I've done my understanding is you can take the front drive shaft out, and no harm/issues for normal driving (except you don't have 4x4) so will probably do that first to break it down and confirm the right parts before I start ordering. Mine has the flat face plates on each end so won't be leaving the transfer case or front differential open/exposed.
Anyone who's done one of these please let me know any gotcha's you care to share.
Thanks All!