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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:
torqueking.com
Is for older Ram, so different size of double joint, but this video is basically same process to replace the parts:
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!
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
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Is for older Ram, so different size of double joint, but this video is basically same process to replace the parts:
![www.youtube.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FAIrr5odnVHc%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&hash=e95aea5f4a096248658eb8708a1c2422&return_error=1)
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...
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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!