How do you change the universal joint on the front axle at the spindle on a 2000 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4 5.9 litre 360 with 113000 miles?
Apr 14, 2006 at 5:25 AM
2000 Dodge Ram Front Axle U-Joint Fix
BRIAN HELMS
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Remove all the junk on that side especially the axle nut. Drop the ball joint and swing the assy out and away. You may have to tap the end of the axle with something that wont damage the threads. Snap it out of the ranny. (it is tough job) Good luck
Apr 14, 2006 at 10:50 AM
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Remove the components on that side, especially the axle nut. Separate the ball joint and swing the assembly out of the way. If needed, tap the axle end with a tool that will not damage the threads, then snap the universal joint free. This is a difficult job.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 2000 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 with a 5.9L engine asked how to replace the front axle universal joint at the spindle. The expert advised removing the side components, especially the axle nut, dropping the ball joint, swinging the assembly away, carefully tapping the axle end without damaging the threads, and snapping the joint free, noting it is a tough job.