Ram 1500 Axle Shaft and CV Replacement
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2022
- #ram #DIY #axleshaft
Time Stamps and Links below!
Passenger Axle Removal form truck 11:20
Axle Teardown and Rebuild 17:34
Passenger Axle Reinstall in Truck 40:32
Passenger Front Reinstall 44:00
Driver Side CV Removal 50:33
Driver Side Axle Install 51:25 (didn't realize other camera was off) Seal installs like passenger side.
Driver Side CV Install 52:46
Driver Side Reinstall 54:08
Refill Front Differential 56:00
Final Test Drive 58:45
Thank you for watching! I have included links to all products. Just being helpful. Here are the links to the Ram 1500 Front Intermediate Shafts or Stub shaft or Stub axles, or whatever you choose to call them. There are others to choose from but this is the one I bought. Second, is the Heavy Duty Extreme Temp CV Axle Shafts by TrackMotive with a limited lifetime warranty. Once again, there are many to choose from but this is the one I choose. Finally, the Mevotech Supreme Front Wheel Bearing and Hub from RockAuto.com with a 5 year warranty. You can also get from Amazon.
Intermediate/Stub Axle kit:
amzn.to/3tUStKl
HD CV Shafts:
amzn.to/3wQYsOx
Wheel Hub Assembly:
amzn.to/3Dva1iu
Black and Decker oven used to heat bearing:
amzn.to/3LnUTqe
This is my 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn, should be the same for years 2012-2022, we are replacing the old worn out axle shafts/intermediate shafts and CV axles. I was going to include the Wheel Bearings in this video but decided to leave them out because of the length of the video already. This is not a hard job and it is mainly just time consuming. Make sure you have BIG 90 degree C-Clip pliers! - Авто та транспорт
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Just a tip from a tec. If you tighten up the axle nut with a Impact gun it can damage the wheel bearing. And how it does that is, it pounds the balls into the races and and makes tiny dents, which cause bearing failure . SKF will void warranty if they suspect that was done to a new bearing, and premature failure occurred. They have to be hand tightened and torqued to specific specs , SKF has a on line torque specs info page for all makes of Vehicles.
Great point! I'm going to pin this comment. Thank you for the feed back!
@@DavesBuild were you having any highway shakes before the job?
@markt800 I had a slight vibration that I couldn't get rid of. Well it's gone now after this repair.
11 hours one day, 6 hours the next. That’s how long I tried to bang, pry and pull the CV axle out of my Ram. Spent hundreds on tools and watched tons of videos. I ended up cutting the cup off the axle, leaving just the stub attached. I put a 3 jaw puller on there and attempted to remove with an impact and it didn’t budge. I ordered the differential shaft and will be attempting this tomorrow. Thanks for the video.
After hear the horror stories of the right shaft seasing up your video help me relax after the way you cut it off thank you
Fucking nightmare. I started Saturday morning at 10am and didn’t finish until Monday at 6pm. I’ve been working on cars for over 20 years and never have I been defeated like this. Had me questioning my life choices and my decision to ever touch a tool in my life. Ruined my weekend, Father’s Day and my family’s weekend. FUCKING NIGHTMARE.
Did you unbolt the aluminum case and cut axle off with a angle grinder
Probably the most helpful video out there to replace this shaft ! Thanks
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
I should have watched the part where you froze the shaft and heated the bearing. Spent an hour just tapping evenly all the way around, trying not to damage it. That worked better than I could have imagined.
I’m about to tackle this same job on my 2016, this video was incredibly informative and helpful! Thank you so much for making this video and answering everyone’s questions!!
Good luck! Not too bad of a job.
Where do the o rings go
Thanks once again Dave for a good video 👍🏽
Great video. Going to come in handy next weekend. Truly appreciate you taking the time to document your repairs
Thank you! I don't mind sharing my pains... lol
Thanks, Dave! Had not been able to get a suitable explanation of the passenger side, this was great! :)
Thank you Dave, excellent video great job
Thank you Dave for the great detailed video, getting ready to order parts and work on another project with my 72 year old dad. Amazed that my stub drive rusted out and my new cv axle ate all the teeth of the stub drive when the truck is only 3 years old.
I'm glad the video could help ya out! Let me know how it goes.
Thank you. It's on my spring list. Nice design, RAM.
Great video an insight , thank u for your time an patience. Sockets are great choice for installing bearing an removal in a pinch never hit the inside race only outer if your going to ever think about using that bearing again
Great job, Dave! Really appreciate all the detail in this video. Just found out mine are in the same shape yours were. So, I'll be doing the same project soon. Also, thanks for the update on the ball joints, I have the same brand in my Rockauto cart!
I appreciate the feedback! Thank you! Now if I can get my camera skills better!Good luck on tackling yours!
Great job showing and telling and getting it done,I am watching you to start on my 1500 ram single cab 2008 tomorrow maybe. Well thanks again for showing telling and have a great day see ya next time see ya bye.
Thank you!
Great video man this was so helpful thank you
Just did this on my truck. Thanks for the help, dude. If anyone is having trouble putting the larger bearing on the stub shaft. Try tapping the bearing into the housing first.
Sense I didn't have a way to heat the bearing properly. I just ended up using a big socket and fitting it into the housing, then i taped the shaft through the whole housing. So far, so good.
Glad it could help you out! Thanks for sharing your process as well. Like they say, there's more than one way to skin a cat. Lol.
Great video! I gotta do this next !
Very good job . Thank you . Best regards from Sweden.
Thank you for the kind words! Take care.
Thanks! This bad ass!
Solid video Dave, I am considering tackling this as my CV attachment splines are toast too!!
Thanks Troy! I'm still trying to get the hang of this video stuff. Lol.
It's not too bad of a job.
@@DavesBuild You’re welcome, I’ve watched a few of your videos and we share some of the same issues with our Ram 1500’s. I like your filming, don’t let anyone discourage you!! I really like your use of the freezer and toaster oven; who needs a press!!
I had just made my account just too comment and tell you, you are a real one! Great video. When I saw you use the grinder I knew on that passenger side inner shaft I knew I wasn’t the only one feeing the pain of a seized cv axle. I was hoping that inner shaft would come out the opposite way 😂 going too cut it off the same way. Enough is enough lol
Thank you! Enough was enough! 😆 No time to mess with it forever, gotta do what you gotta do! Thanks again for the comment brother!
Good video, thank you sir.
Thanks 😊 for videos 📹 is so good 👍 Thanks 😊 🙏
You definitely need the right tools for this kind of work.
It is going to make your job easier.
Other than that, you still got it done.
Great video I have the same issue
I got a small leak from between the arm of the diff and the actuator housing after putting it back together. Wondering if I need to add a little liquid gasket?
Does the second ser clip that goes around the internal intermesiate shaft set into the housing. Seems like not much of a groove on the shaft? Thanks for the video!!
Nice video.. just a suggestion, please use a camera tripod next time. I’m sea sick from the head camera movement sick🤢😂
@JoeAustinMusic sorry about that. I have purchased one for future videos already. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
I did this a few weeks ago on a 5th gen ram. As far as i know the parts are the same. Struggling now with no 4x4. Not sure if its related to something i did. Can the lock ring that moves via the actuator over the shafts be installed either way, or is it directional?
I replaced my cv axle on my ram and noticed the seal on the intermediate shaft oscillating in and out when I turn the wheel. Do you think replacing the intermediate axle shaft will fix it or do you think I have bigger problems? My trucks been making loud growling sounds like a wheel bearing but I’ve replaced the front hubs and rear bearing to no effect.
On my 2011 can’t find where to add gal after replacing the CV axle, I see a rubber cap with a white match up line. Could that be it?
Did you wait for the black gasket maker to cure before testing it out? Thanks
Thanks a lot
You're welcome!
Very helpful 👌
Any one know if the kit will fit a 2020 ram 1500 not the classic? All the kits I find seem to say they fit the classic and I can’t find the one for my truck but they look the same.
@ 44:22 what’s that black sleeve you put on over the stub. Mine keeps slipping out after I put it in. I’m gonna replace the snap ring right now try to get it to stay in. I just don’t have that black sleeve. 😢😅
Did your axle keep walking off of the stub shaft?? Mine does and I’m thinking may be wheel bearing
For anybody with the EcoDiesel, 1 of the 4 bolts to the axle shaft housing is about impossible to get to. The oil pan looks to sink lower w/ more stuff in the way and I cannot get a socket on it.
Hoping to not have to drop the diff. Great video Dave a lot more hemis out there than 3.0s.
Great information. Unfortunately it sounds you may have more fun than I did. Good luck with it.
What brand did you go with for replacement parts: stub shaft kit especially? Where did you source the boots to seal the stub-to-cv splines??
So the stub shaft kit was sourced from ebay, and included the boots, seals, shafts, and dirt shields. All the other parts came from Rockauto.com
I wanna say thank you very much this will save me a ton of time. I spent 2 days trying to get the axle off to no avail. Tried everything. Twisted up 2 pulley pullers in the process. That thing is on there! Where did you get your replacement parts? I might buy from ebay but im skeptical about the quality.
I'm glad my video could help! I posted some links in the description. I'm at 250k miles now and still doing great!
Where do you order these kits I have a new body 2019 looking to order the kit anyone have some details for me ?
Looks like me. With lift kit blocking. Just to get there to replace the part, I ended up replacing the part I removed lol
Is this the same for 2021 ram 1500?
What’s the size of the diff housing fasteners?
Great video. I'm getting ready to do mine. Did your kit come with o-rings? If it did where did you installed them.
Thanks
It did come with o rings, not 100% on location as I wasn't familiar with them. I had the boots so I used them on the shafts.
Does your new CV axle still wiggle by hand? I replaced mine and the axle shaft and they still have some play in them.
Very very little. Not much at all.
Will the fluid from your differential go to where the shifter locks in the passenger side wheel?
Yes it will.
to find out if it is failing, you should find something like metal ground from wear, I already disassembled it but everything looks fine, I don't know whether to put it back together or whether to change the parts
What I found first was what looked like rusty water splash under the truck inline with the spin of the axle shaft at the cv. Then I shook the cv axle and found the ton of play.
If I have to replace my cv axle boot do I also have to do a differential fluid change like yourself ?
No but may need to be topped off.
Any idea why there was 4 seals?
Im getting ready to do this on my 17 Ram, pass side is shot. how are the intermediate shafts from amazon holding up so far? how many miles do you have on them? thanks for the video very helpful.
They are holding up great. I'm at about 15,000 on them now with no issues so far!
Where does the 1.5” o ring that came in the passenger axle shaft go? I am looking at 44:13 and do not see yours installed.
You are correct. I did not install it because I am using the boot cover. I probably should have installed it along with the boot but I'm keeping an eye on it. Good catch.
Thanks for the video. I did mine exactly the same. Although when driving the first test drive it was perfect. Second day my wife took the truck to work and it started to hop on the hyw. And she liked it home at 20 mph with it whining I'm curious if you know what it could be? The electronic 4x4 mechanism not working properly?
That's tricky to give an option on. If I had to guess it would be more transfer case related.
Got the truck home and the cv axle popped off of the intermediate shaft. That keeper ring didn't hold any secrets on it holding in place? Tack weld?
@@satoshibautista7766 you can try spreading the ring out or ovaling it out a little. Wouldn't tack it.
Hi. Great job. A have question. Do we need to change oil whit this job? Thx👍
I would definitely change it while you are already into it. I wouldn't try to reuse because the chances of contamination of the oil is so high.
I'm real curious if these kits work with the new body style. All of the listings appear to show it for the 4th gen/ram classic only but the differential itself looks identical
The kits should work from 2012-2022+ from what I found. Hope I could help. Sorry for the late reply. Seems I had a few get by me.
What kit did you go with? I've found kits 3.55 ratio but, rear in mine is 3.21 I'm assuming front should be the same?Trying to make sure I order the proper kit Thanks
I also have the 3.21. They are the same kit. I have a link in the description for the kit. Thanks for reaching out and checking out the video!
I hope I can do it too. The dealer told me 4,800 to replace those parts
It's really not a bad job. I got faith you can do it!
Where did you get the rubber boot that covers the part where the cv axle goes over the shaft?
It came in the kit. Is it not in the kit anymore? 🤔 I'll check
I found a kit that had them in it, some on Amazon appears not to have them.@@DavesBuild
Wish I would have watched this before I let a shop that does my work stave up my front diff trying to get the stub shaft out. Then had to buy a used unit. So they never would have got that passenger side out without removing that clip from the inside right? Also are those rubber pieces to protect those shafts open to the elements and I wish I woulda had them do that on mine.
Correct, that clip must come off before the shaft can be removed. I hate you had problems with a shop. I have a hard time trusting them is usually why I do all my own work. I'll take it to a shop for alignments and sometimes they can't even get that right. Lol
Would like to know what year was your Dodge ram because I’m having the same issue and I just change the CV axles. Wanted to know how many quarts did you use to add the new liquid?
The recommended oil for it is 75w90 and apparently the oil level is good when it starts dripping from the top Allen bolt 😅 ... ua-cam.com/video/ywG_-g1JyBE/v-deo.html
Thank u man. U really help me out and I got the job done.
Must be a common problem doing this on my 17 ram1500 soon
I had the same issue on my 2016 ram, I replaced the cv axle that still didn't fix the issue, so I figured the stub shaft needs to be replaced. But now I can't the new cv axle off the old shaft. We've tried just about everything . ???
I ended up cutting the stub shaft off to replace it. I couldn't get mine off either.
@@DavesBuild I don't want to ruin the new cv axle though
Excuse me, I have two questions, you put a valvonline brand product on it. I would like to know what it is. And also why did you put a piece in the oven? I thank you in advance
I use Valvoline synthetic 75w90. And I heated the bearing so it would expand enough to slide over the shaft without using a press.
Ty sr
My 2017 Ram 1500 has a bad stub shaft on the passenger side. Is that part still available or do I have to buy the entire axle?
There are kits to replace it so there is no need to replace the entire axle.
Did the axles come with the black water shields you installed before the cv axles?
Yes they did. Here is a link to the ones with the seals. amzn.to/3MjNzwS
@DavesBuild Thank you very much for the reply, and it being so quick.
Will standard axles fit or are the heavy duty needed?
Standard is fine also.
Anybody doing this on the ecodiesel, the oil pan sits right on top of that housing and your can barely get that top bolt out and you have to twist and play with it to get the housing to slide all the way off, and then of course getting it back on and getting that bolt in.
Thank you for the video. Did you get the intermediate shaft kit off eBay from the shop in Canada?
Ebay yes. There are other suppliers now. You can get the kits for about half of what they used to cost.
Hi Dave any info who is best to
Purchase this kit from thanks in advance big fella
@chasegagnon9755 at the moment I don't know the difference in the different suppliers. They may be all sourced from the same place. The kit I bought was around $250. I have a link in the description but not sure if they still supply them or not.
My apologies I see it now Dave thanks a lot big guy cheers
Also my new body has 6 bolt wheel bearings as classic models only have 5 wanted to verify if yours had 6 aswell?
Did that shaft kit come with both or just the passenger side?
It comes with both sides.
There is also a link in the description.
How is the intermediate shaft holding up so far? Im about ready to tackle this one my 5th gen.
So far so good!
So far so good!
Do you have the part numbers for the 5th gen? All I can find is the ones that fit the classic
that link didnt work for the intermediate shaft, can you reply with a good link?
amzn.to/3oiKVOO
How many miles did you truck have to have to replace this already?
I noticed it at about 150k I believe. Some have had issues at 50k...
Did you have severe vibration before your alignment?
I did have vibration before changing it.
Hi..did ur steering wheel shake before replacing parts..ive replaced so much qnd still shakes..i have a 2010 6 inch lift..new tires lots of new suspension partsdriver side stub shaft and new cv's
you should be able to knock the cv axle off the stub shaft and out of that case, someties the stub comes too just seperate and put it back.
I tried to pull it apart, and it would not go. I just said the hell with it all... 😆
@@DavesBuild i was wondering if you had any experience with seized lower control arm bolts. i took my truck into get aligned and they couldnt do the camber caster bc the bolts were seized. i havent gotten into it yet but have been scowering the net for information for the upcoming battle.
@jordanlewis7265 I do alignments, in those cases, we usually have to torch out the bolts, which generally ruins the arm, so you just replace any piece that is supposed to be able to move. Gotta love the rust belt.
just changed both my cv shafts on my 1500. well done video other then all the bolts and nuts that where removed have torque spec. not one was put back to its torque spec. The ball joint is set at 40 pounds for a reason. Not just a ah ah if the nut vibrates lose kiss you vehicle good bye!!!!
I have a 2013 Ram. My front axles are messed up also. I see this as a huge design flaw. Some other trucks have a male splined shaft which inserts INTO the diff, not on top of the protruding male shaft coming OUT OF the diff. Water gets in! It destroys the axles AND the shafts in the diff. What a huge problem. There are other silly design features of my RAM which have caused problems. I'll be buying another manufacturer's cars in the future.
question, hope you get back to me. Can you tell me what part number that is?
Products links are in the description. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@DavesBuild What did you use to take out the needle bearings?
Dave,
What symptoms were you having to alert you these were bad?
Slight vibration. Saw what looked like dried up rusty water around where the cv attaches.
@@DavesBuild thanks. Did you have vibration in the seats or steering wheel?
Seats mainly
@@DavesBuild cool. Thanks.
Where did the orings go ??
At 35:50 he adds a c clip to the output shaft, a o-ring goes in the groove a inch below that. When you install cv shaft, the end of cv shaft will go 1/8 past the oring before before the c clip lock the 2 together. The oring keeps dirt and water from getting into the splines.
Thank you so much. I've been trying to figure out o-ring location and purpose. Thanks for such a clear explanation.
@@benjaminkline4855
How long did u put that bearing in the oven for
20 mins about 180 degrees, I believe .
@@DavesBuild thank you I appreciate it I'm gunna try n do this today
Make sure you freeze the shaft also. I put mine in the freezer the day before.
@@DavesBuild ya I put it in the freezer last night
What are the symptoms that the truck presents for you to come to the conclusion that this was the problem, maybe it shakes when you accelerate, vibration or something similar, let me know thanks 🙂
I slight vibration at speed. Couldn't figure it out. Also looking under the truck there was rust stain in line with the axle and cv connection.
You need to get the torque specs for the job you are doing.
Get yourself a good torque wrench, and avoid using the power tool on the spindle nut because that will destroy the bearings. Always use a torque wrench.
Good luck.
Do you need a press ? Other videos says you need a press
I did not need a press. Heated bearing and froze shaft.
@@DavesBuildthat's how I rebuilt my whole rear end. No pulleys or presses.did it on my kitchen table lol
35mm or 36mm for axle nut?
35mm, new axles I installed were 36mm I believe.
Well damn...I ordered a 36mm to do an axle change this weekend and I'm removing OEM...hope it fits!
Should work anyway. Just be a tad loose. Lol
How did you know that whole thing was bad?
With that much play in it, it's best to replace the stub axles also because the splines get worn down and damaged with the cv axles as well. Just changing the cv axles doesn't fix the issue it's just a bandaid.
Rams are funny. Can’t just remove the whole knuckle because the axle is in the way and won’t let the lower ball joint clear, and you can’t slide the axle out easily cause the lower ball joint is holding the knuckle on. Stupid. So what your suppose to do I think is pop both ball joints leave the bottom one attached but as loose as possible, and tilt the knuckle down and pop the axle off the stub shaft first, this way you don’t have to mangle the axle.
Be real helpful to post the year.
This is a 2014, but they are the same from, I believe 12-21. If you have this problem then this video will work for you.
Awesome thank you, I have the same year doing the same thing right now.. What size was the socket did you used to get that needle bearing out?
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Lmfao
How about investing in a tripod for your camera because watching your head mounted GoPro makes for a very crappy video.
I do accept donations. 😆 I use what I have because I don't make money from these. Just trying to help. There are other videos out there that show how to do this. Thanks for stopping in.
How did you bust out them damn bearings they just keep spinning! Lol
The needle bearings?
Yea the needle bearing
I beat a screw driver or punch, can't remember, in it to to bust the actual bearings out. Then I wedged a socket on the inter lip and started beating. Just be careful to not break the lip completely off. Maybe a little heat outside the casing would help to. That was going to be my next option.
I was thinking a dermal and cut off wheel, to help it collapses on itself.. Trying to avoid that at all cost.. Thank you sir. Back to the garage.
So I ended up using the Jack handle of a harbor freight Jack and beat the corners, with the housing secured in my vise.. Came out pretty easy! Left the needles in!