[Cetnor851]

Going to attempt my axel u-joints but dont have a clue. did a search but didnt find what i was quite looking for. anybody know where to find one>? maybe with some pics to? PLEASE HELP!! Thanks guys!

 

[dodge3500]

Here is a write up on ball joints, but once you get the unit bearings out it is just a matter of replacing the bad axle u-joint.

How to ( BALL JOINTS ) - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums

 

[Cetnor851]

when you take the hub off, is there anyway to replace just the bearing or do you have to replace the whole unit? this seems like a PITA!

 

[dodge3500]

The unit bearing has to be replaced as a unit. They do not sell replacement bearings for them.

The most difficult part of the job is seperating the unit bearing from the steering knuckle especially if you reside in an area where salt is used for snow removal.

I used this tool and it still was a chore: http://www.ktoolinternational.com/PDFs/MEGAHAMMER.pdf Both unit bearings ended up seperating and and an upper ball joint broke getting the unit bearing to seperate from the steering knuckle.

When you get ready to reassemble use anti-seize compound on the mating surfaces of the unit bearing and steering knuckle.

 

[Chowderhead72]

I believe I saw the Coyote using that tool..... Didn't work out too well for him either.

 

[Brian08Q35004x4]

Going to attempt my axel u-joints but dont have a clue. did a search but didnt find what i was quite looking for. anybody know where to find one>? maybe with some pics to? PLEASE HELP!! Thanks guys!

I used a 30 ton press. It took less than 5 minutes after you slide the axle out. It took 4 ton and they pushed out like butter. I used a cheap puller from Harbor for the rotor and spindle//hub bearing