The example here is a Dodge Dakota Sport, 2001 model, with a 4. Reverse the process for install. Replace your aged or defective part, today. With 4 wheel engaged i am hearing some clanking. Does this sound like the driveshaft? Also you can follow me on clays ac and auto repair on facebook Why should you Subscribe to my channel? Having the truck's information will help your auto parts supplier find the right parts for the job.
The axle should slide off easily if the splines are not damaged, if it doesn't, you may have to use a slide hammer to persuade it. I was quite surprised however because you would think that the cv would hold up better than the regular universal joint like on the front side of the front driveshaft. It also has four wheel antilock brakes, which does make a difference in the front wheel bearing hub assembly. I have gotten my hands dirty and cant seem to locate the problem. Riverside gear has a aftermarket without the cv for 350. You may find you need a helper to position the upper control arm so the bolts in the ball joint line up. Because of all the hauling you and your Dakota do, you need to rely on all of your truck components.
For more information: We know car parts and we know auto parts. Come into AutoZone to speak with our helpful staff to find out what products are right for your Dakota. These are my findings from years of owning a shop. I do not sell your information I do not solicit you. Problem with that is if you are not a good aim you could mushroom the edge and then you might as well shoot yourself. These bearings have loose needles inthem.
The pickle fork will likely damage the rubber balljoint boots. Tap the now bare end of the u jointto remove the other bearing. Many carrier bearing assemblies must be pressed off and on the shaft. The cv end is shot. Thanks to all that helped out. Remove the three small nuts that hold the upper ball joint to the knuckle and the knuckle is now free.
Remove the tire and the brake calipers. Install the new hub bearing assembly. Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle and replace with the new one. In 2 wheel i hear some rattling. This question depends on whether or not your vehicle is all-wheel drive capable. It's possible it is a rebuilt shaft, and if that's the case, it's probably not going to fit correctly.
What the manufacturers normally do is install the same constant velocity shaft throughout the rest of the vehicle lineup even the vehicles that are not all-wheel drive. This Rezeppa style driveshaft was installed in all Dodge Durango and Dakota vehicles, regardless of all-wheel drive capability Though these drive shafts work great when the vehicle is new, they eventually wear out and begin to fail. If you reinstall the original upper ball joint, check the bolts to make sure there is no damage to the threads, if there is, you will need to use new bolts the same size and strength, with locking nuts. Leave the tie rod end attached. Take the nut off the upper ball joint and separate the upper cont … rol arm from the spindle. Back the studs out, and remove the tension spring from the front of the caliper, then pry the pads back slightly from the brake rotor.
Would it be a wise choice to use it rather than oem? The axle shaft should pull out from the differential by hand force. Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle or unbolt it from the upper control A arm. Hang the caliper from the top of the shock using bungy cord or old metal coat hanger to avoid stress on the brake line. I happened to be traveling at about 80 when mine seized up. Entering your vehicle information in our Year Make Model selector up top, helps ensure you get an auto part that fits your car, truck or other type of vehicle.
These bolts must be torqued to the correct specifications, usually 150 foot 45. But there is a minus! Pull off the brake rotor and place front side down so the contact surface is off the ground. In some cases, you can replace the pinion yoke at the transfer case with one that will accept a standard double cardan constant velocity unit. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from the lower ball joint. It gets way too hot and self destructs. No need for extra work. Instalation gets a bit tricky.