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Ram 2500 Axle Shaft (Front Right)
Part Number: 68216196AA$556.60 MSRP: $844.00You Save: $287.40 (35%)
Ram 2500 Axle Intermediate Shaft
Part Number: 68216988AA$344.30 MSRP: $528.00You Save: $183.70 (35%)
Ram 2500 Universal Joint Hardware Kit
Part Number: 68449570AA$556.60 MSRP: $844.00You Save: $287.40 (35%)
Ram 2500 Axle Shaft
The Axle Shaft in Ram 2500 vehicles is an intermediate that conveys the power from the differential to the drive wheels so that they may rotate in a different direction than in normal driving, thus providing better adhesion when cornering. These axle shafts are standard assembled from high tensiled steel that can support high loads and stresses experienced in the enthusiast applications. RAM 2500 models have solid axles in which the differential and the axle shafts are integrated into a live axle suspension. This is typical in trucks where it offers good support and also transfers torque. Some of the differences may include full-floating and semi-floating axles whereby in a fullFLOATING axle, weight bearing is done by the axle casing thus boosting the strength of the axle. In the course of time the Ram 2500 remained devoted to solid axle construction and this aspect is focused on high reliability and work in the severe environmental conditions. A maintenance schedule is required for bearing and seals wear which if ignored results to noise and performance problem.
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Ram 2500 Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove the axle shaft on Ram 2500?A:To remove the Axle Shaft, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts, then raise and securely support the vehicle with jack stands, and remove the wheel(s). Next, remove the caliper and brake disc, and disconnect the ABS sensor, securing the sensor and wire harness aside. Proceed to remove the Axle Shaft/hub nut, using a pry bar between two wheel studs to prevent the hub from turning while loosening the nut. Support the lower control arm with a floor jack, slightly raising it to relieve the spring force on the upper control arm. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and the upper control arm ball joint nut, allowing you to separate the control arm from the steering knuckle. Utilizing a pry bar or slide hammer with a CV joint adapter, carefully pry the inner CV joint assembly from the front differential, ensuring not to damage the differential. Suspend the Axle Shaft with wire to prevent damage to the outer CV joint. Proceed to pull the steering knuckle out and away from the outer CV joint, using necessary tapping or pulling methods if the Axle Shaft is stuck. Once the Axle Shaft is free from the hub splines, pull out the hub/knuckle assembly, remove the support wire, and guide the Axle Shaft out from under the vehicle. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring proper cleaning of splines and sealing surfaces, as well as applying grease to the inner tripod CV joint. When installing the Axle Shaft, push it in sharply to seat the set-ring on the splines of the inner CV joint and verify its proper seating. Tighten the Axle Shaft/hub nut and wheel lug nuts to specified torques and use a new upper ball joint-to-steering knuckle nut. Tighten the upper ball joint nut to the recommended torque.
