Genuine 1986 Dodge Ramcharger Axle Shaft

1986 Dodge Ramcharger Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What role does the Axle Shaft play in supporting weight within the rear axle assembly on 1986 Dodge Ramcharger?

  A: The rear axle assembly is straight, hollow construction that includes a differential and axleshafts with the 'sprung' weight of a vehicle being supported from the axle housing and frame rails through the help of springs which can be leaf spring or coil spring types. They can be classified according to the extent of their floating as semi-floating and full-floating axleshafts, most of the truck models that have GVW below 7000 have semi-floating axleshafts or only the outer end floats while full-floating axleshafts do not even support any vehicle weight and can be removed without disturbing the wheel bearings. They both incorporate hypoid gears in which the centre line of the drive pinion is below that of the ring gear. Because of the absence of easy accessibility to most of these parts and tools, it is recommended that only limited work be done on these models; in cases where repairs or overhaul are needed, the axle assembly should be removed and delivered to a rebuilder or exchanged for a new or rebuilt unit since it is becoming more and more difficult to locate individual axle components for local repair work. Daily maintenance along with some simple repair works do not necessarily require the removal of the rear axle assembly and this includes; the axleshafts, hubs the wheel bearings, hub grease seals and the wheel lugs.