Jump to content

Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.

Wheel joints

Posted
  • Owner

Hey guys. I've got to do wheel joints on the front axle. Now the driver side shaft just slides out. Now the passenger side shaft won't come out even prying against it. Is there a clip in the differential or what? Weird the driver side shaft just about falls out and slides in easy as pie. That passenger shaft is resisting the idea of coming out. Ideas, thoughts, or a bit of knowledge?

 

Just finished up replacing both front unit bearings. This is when I found the passenger side shaft has a worn out wheel joint. I've got both wheel joints here and can easily do it at another time but the whole problem of the getting that passenger shaft out of the axle is my biggest issue. 

1622920217028354376213740387155.jpg

  • Replies 7
  • Views 1.4k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Featured Replies

It should pop right out, mine did when I did my spin-free kit. 

  • Author
  • Owner

I guess I'll have to apply more force to get that shaft out. All I've done they typically just slide out. This one is acting like there is a clip or something holding the shaft from coming out.

 

I've got joints for both sides now and a control arm bushing. Just gotta get the passenger side shaft out. 

  • Author
  • Owner

Got the shaft out. Had to pry it out just with a bigger bar.

 

As for the wheel joint. I cut the trunnion out, then using a socket and hammer drive the bearings caps inward.

16235961415488113335757971430427.jpg

16235961644465166413354030793185.jpg

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Did This Forum Post Help You?

Show the author some love by liking their post!

Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.