2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Ball Joint Replacement

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03-09 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 ball joint replacement
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Lower ball joints: MOOG K7467 Ball Joint
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Upper ball joints: MOOG K7460 Ball Joint
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Tools
Ball joint tool from Amazon
Powerbuilt 648617
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Milwaukee m12 3/8 ratchet
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[@angelawerner7696]

Thank you so much for this demonstration. I couldn’t do this myself but it gave me a clear understanding of what was involved in this job when I took it into a shop to have it done.

[@Jolaya03]

Good, thanks for watching!!!!

[@n9308x]

Thank you so much! My local shop quoted me $3600 to do bearings and ball joints. With this video you saved me at least $2000. Thank you so much!! GREAT explanations and patience. Your videos are the best mechanic videos on youtube.

[@Jolaya03]

Your more than welcome. I’m very happy you where able to get it done and save so much money. I do my best to make my videos as detailed as I can! Thank you for watching !!

[@llewellynquay9463]

The wheel bearing trick is fairly well known, But not to the rank amateur's, So thanks for including that. While working on a newly acquired Super-clean '03 2500 (with 54,800 one owner miles) --I had to have a friend turn the PS while I slugged away at the flanks of the upright (Knuckle). I also had to torch the crosses out of the U-joints, and then "Warm" the yoke ends before shocking them loose with a Ball-Pein", --As soon as they moved, I drove them out quickly with Home Depot--Ingersoll Rand Air Hammer with a flat end. I Torched the Ball-Joints out also, finished with little heat and a joint press. Everything back together with Anti-Seize or Loctite (as appropriate)... Since I figure I should leave my work with the assumption I'll be the next guy to go there again. because I probably will be...Also, you don't need to remove the brake caliper from the bracket, you can just unbolt the bracket and take it all off as one piece. Thanks for the really solid Vid and explanation, I'm sure even some seasoned mechanics may have learned at least one thing they didn't know before watching your Vid. I just wish my front end looked as "shiny-new" as yours!

[@epicpaper3994]

Thank for the video. Lots of good tips I wouldn’t have thought of!

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks, I try and be detailed for people to get the job done easier. I will have more videos coming soon I have been in the process of moving, but more videos coming soon

[@1960JCRAY]

Excellent video. Now I understand how a shop likely damaged the seating area for an upper ball joint. Had to weld the ball joint in place after they created a loose hole. Later replaced the ball joint with a oversized knurled ball joint. Dynatrac set. Truck is long gone, but this video gave me a great education.

[@Jolaya03]

Awesome!! I’m glad I was able to give u insite. 👍

[@jasonmiller3003]

This video is awesome, your presentation and tips are great in this video. Great job man keep posting videos like this on Dodge 2500 repairs!

[@Jolaya03]

Thank you for watching, I do my best to be detailed, I’ll keep that in mind for new videos on Ram trucks.

[@13upnsmoke]

I also enjoyed watching your video! I’m fixing to update the steering on my 2006 Cummins. I’m preparing for the ball joints next.

[@13upnsmoke]

You are a talented teacher! I hope you post more videos of the Ram repairs or regular maintenance on your truck. Thank you for putting this together and sharing!

[@Jolaya03]

Thank you I’m glad you found this video useful. I plan on posting many more videos. I’ll have more time now to do so. Make sure to subscribe and click the bell so you’ll be notified when I post a new video.

[@chadjohnson7544]

Great video. Professional as it gets

[@Danbobone982]

Best one on this topic I’ve seen thanks

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@erickingsreyes6680]

thank you very much for your teaching I learned a lot I greet you from North Dakota I am from El Salvador

[@Jolaya03]

Awesome, so glad I could help you with this video!!!

[@josephcurcio5286]

Good video, perfect reference for when I do mine.

[@Jolaya03]

Glad to know!! Thanks for watching.

[@matthewhill5277]

Your a life saver,thank you!!

[@Jolaya03]

Glad the video helped!!

[@TreeTopFlier]

Very nicely done! One of the best Ive seen. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching, I do my best for detail in doing the job ! subscribe for help to build channel !

[@TreeTopFlier]

Question: Did you need to have the transfer case in neutral when removing the axle? I'm getting ready to rebuild the entire front end on my 06.

[@Jolaya03]

I did not have in neutral, I left in 2wd

[@TreeTopFlier]

@@Jolaya03 thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@styleauto1025]

Great video help alot!!

[@Nmiguy]

There is so much flown thru so I really wouldn’t attempt this, based on your video. But I’m sure it works for most people

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!

[@torquedtahoe8735]

Ty for the video, helped me out today much appreciated

[@Jolaya03]

Glad to help!! Thank you for watching!

[@luisargueta2615]

Excellent video Amigo thanks for sharing and taking the time.

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@ryanallen234]

Great video! Appreciate the explanations

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@fabe202]

Great video- great job!

[@Jolaya03]

Thank you for watching !!

[@scottdowney4318]

I found out the upper joint is supposed to move up and down, but not sideways. I wonder how many replace the upper joint before its time cause it moves like that. Of course once your in there, the sane thing to do is replace all 4. The bottom ball joint bears all the up-down forces and weight of the truck, the upper joint only prevents side to side motion. It telescopes by design. K7460 is the part number for upper joint, K7467 for lower joint Certain Dodge/Ram trucks and Jeep vehicles with solid four-wheel-drive front axles use a telescoping upper ball joint. The stud telescopes a small amount to compensate for manufacturing variances in the tolerance of the axle and knuckle ears. This telescoping effect may result in the stud appearing: • As if it is too long, or too short • As if it has excessive play The stud is engineered to slide in and out of the housing. This DOES NOT indicate excessive play or any other issue with the part. This feature is necessary for correct part installation and function

[@Okie-Tom]

Fixing to do this on my 2006 Dodge Cummins. Thank you for the detailed video! Tom

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching

[@Okie-Tom]

What is the very best brand of ball joints to use on the 2006 Dodge Cummins?

[@Jolaya03]

@@Okie-Tom They have Carli ball joints that are supposed to be the best but cost $940 a set of 4 They also have rebuildable Dynatrac ball joints that u can rebuild on truck I have only really used Moog ball joints mostly because customers want the cheaper option Hope this helps

[@carloscerna6800]

Thank you very much for the information it helped me a lot.

[@Jolaya03]

You’re more than welcome thanks for watching my videos!!

[@briantephabock8964]

Great video and explanations!

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@tristananthony9690]

best video I have seen

[@Jolaya03]

Thank you I’m working on new content.

[@brianboudreau2753]

Dodge is in good shape

[@Jolaya03]

Yes it was, here in the southwest we don’t get no rust really so everything looks good still Thanks for watching!!

[@yukondiesel6866]

Good vid man the gloves made me nauseous lol but well done 👍

[@travisfralick9720]

Wish I would have watched this video before diving in head first. Would have had less headaches

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!! Next time will be easier hopefully!!!

[@mhrobotguy1709]

Thanks for a really good video. I noticed you had issues installing the upper joint using the ball joint press. The press parts were metal to metal contact (not engaged with BJ) making it hard to press in. I had the same issue using an Advanced Auto rental tool. I went to O'reilley, and they had a 4 WD accessory kit that fit the BJ and made it easy to press in using the O'reilley press. Please continue to post these 2500 videos. I'll be watching.

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching Yea sometimes they have to be just right so they go in smooth and not bind up.👍

[@vincentmiller3496]

Wow and my local shop (Arrigo Sawgrass) quoted me 4500.00 to do mine based on 10 hours of labor. You did it in less than 2

[@Jolaya03]

Yea I believe the labor is 1.4 hours per joint upper and 1.1 per joint lower if I remember correctly You should be able to get it done for half that price Thanks for watching!!!!

[@wyo_garage20]

4500!???? That’s goddamn criminal

[@louismontelaro9247]

Great video I I had to Replace upper and lower on both sides on my truck I have an 06 ram 06 ram And both of my best friends are mechanics mechanics at an automotive machine shop But they didn't want to do it they said you remember that truck of all back where you were standing up on the table beaten all afternoon with a Sled hammer Yes I remember never mind never mind the tool wouldn't work on that particular vehicle Cost me 450 bucks at a different shop

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!

[@pridemechanical815]

Keep it up.

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching!!

[@fritzguidry3285]

If you know you are going to do it a few days in advance hit the backside of the hub with wd40 and let it soak. Makes life much easier

[@Jolaya03]

Yea that does help, especially in places that are rust prone. Thanks for watching!

[@Diy-For-Life]

Great video! Makes me more willing to try this myself. I was able to change my front band myself i think i can tackle this! Thank you for the information and solid presentation. My only question is any more info on the ball joint tool as in what all i need? I dont have that tool and will need to get one. Also that last big castle nut you put on what was its torque on it? Thank you for video and help!

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching. I have a link for the ball joint press in the description Between 140-160 lb ft for lower ball joint for my application I usually torque to 140 and then try to put the cotter pin in, If it doesn’t go In just tighten to the next slot and slide the cotter pin in.

[@Diy-For-Life]

@@Jolaya03 thank you, and for castle nut i was refering to the 1" 11/16 end of axle nut. Thanks for link

[@Jolaya03]

@@Diy-For-Life The axle nut is “132 ft lbs Beginning Torque, Then Rotate 5 to 10 ~ Times With a Final Torque of 263 ft lbs” But I cheated and gone to 250 on my big torque wrench and then just a smidge past the click 😬

[@davidhigle5427]

What model of ball joint press did you use? Gonna be doing my ball joints in a few weeks.

[@Jolaya03]

Click the link in description, it’s the powerbuilt kit for $155 Thanks for watching!

[@cathycunningham4487]

The ball joint on my 2008 4x4 hemi,driver side castle nut and cotter pin somehow became missing. The tire almost came off only held by cv axle into the hub. Besides ruining the ball joint did it possibly damage hub and cv axle?

[@Jolaya03]

If it was me I would replace the wheel hub bearing assembly for my peace of mind They are not very expensive. Then inspect the cv axle splines and and outer hub where the cv boot is for damage and replace if needed And of course lower ball joint and check upper ball joint for play since your already there.

[@scottdowney4318]

What about greasing the ball joint where it presses into the axle housing ears? To keep out water and rust.

[@Jolaya03]

I personally rather have a dry fit and never really seen much rust in that part

[@bribbripnairbnab7301]

You can remove the hub with the axle attached. Unweioldy but then you don't have to retorque the hub axle nut to 263 ft/lbs. Also, if you disconnect the tie rod first you can rotate the knuckle to one side then the other to get better access to the hub bolts. Also, you can mar the inside of the top bore. Some even recommend using a punch on the bore to add dimples and create a tighter fit if too loose.

[@Jolaya03]

You could do that, but I didn’t mind re-torquing the axel nut. You could remove tie rod first which I have done when I’m working on the ground, but on a lift I had plenty of room to take off hub bolts. I would rather just get knurled ball joints and press in, which are tight enough against the bore. I’m sure there is other ways which work for others, whatever works for people is good as long as it’s done right. This videos is just a general how too of ball joint replacement and tools needed. Thanks for your ideas though. Always good to here others different ways of doing things to get a job done right!

[@bribbripnairbnab7301]

@@Jolaya03 And thank you for taking the time to make the video in the first place. Cheers!

[@TheCaperfish]

Also always install unit bearing and axle at same time so the axle sits true , if ya leave the heavy axle hang by itself in there like you did it will egg the seal and possibly cause leaks , and as you mentioned that job sucks replacing seals

[@Jolaya03]

It’s a possibility, I’ve haven’t had a problem in the last 20 years or so But good tip. 👍

[@CrinosAD]

Nice video! easy to follow, and I'm not so intimidated anymore attacking my own ball joints that need replacement. I'm pondering on the Carli Extreme Duty .... but they are expensive.... :-/

[@Jolaya03]

Glad it help you out. Those are good ball joints and worth getting if u keep the truck! Unless you don’t mind doing the work to replace ball joints Then stick to a good quality ball joint that doesn’t break the bank lol Also look into EMF rebuildable ball joints

[@CrinosAD]

@@Jolaya03 I ended up ordering MevoTech TTX on recommendation from a friend of mine. Will most likely end up change them again at some point, if I keep the truck. (I probably do, since a 20 year old truck in Norway costs close to a brand new one does in US)

[@Jolaya03]

I’ve used MevoTech before and have had no problems with them. Especially MevoTech TTX they seem to be better quality than moog, in my experience. 👍

[@Freddyflintstones]

Nice job man. How much do you usually charge for both sides .

[@Jolaya03]

Depends on who I do job for, this is a buddies truck.

[@michaelgarza3409]

I saw you took non knurled ones out, why did you put knurled ones back in? I’m replacing mine and I’m trying to figure out if I should put the non knurled back in.

[@Jolaya03]

It helps seat the ball joint a little better To fit a little tighter. The knurled ball joints are used as a replacement to those knuckles that are enlarged due to wear, or replacing existing knurled ball joints. When the bore is enlarged by installing the knurled ball joints then you are committed to use them and not go back to smooth ones Thanks for watching!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Mine on my old Dodge were near impossible to remove axle castle nut and hub bearing. Really difficult and the steering trick didn't even move it.

[@Jolaya03]

Yea, I’ve seen some that bad. I’m glad I live in the southwest lol. Thanks for watching!!

[@liammoesker7736]

Do you have any more tips for removing the hubs I tried the adapter and steering it still won’t give

[@Jolaya03]

Yes I haven’t made video on it But here is a video that shows u kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5Pdo5JqebF-fZI

[@liammoesker7736]

Thanks so much I understand it more know

[@MrFantasylover1]

Should put neversieze on the hub before the rotors go on.

[@Jolaya03]

We don’t really get any rust here in the southwest, but I can see your point for anywhere in the rust belt

[@estevansanchez5333]

Very good video thanks a lot best regards from Mty

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching

[@brian3739]

Do you have to drain the diff fluid first then remove the axle ?

[@Jolaya03]

No you do not have to drain diff at all, just pull out axle. Thanks for watching!!

[@puertoroc253]

Awesome video. Very informative.

[@Jolaya03]

Thank you, I try to make videos as informative as possible. I have more videos coming 👍

[@puertoroc253]

I have a 2015 Ram 3500. I will be replacing the hubs and ball joints soon.

[@James-px8ji]

You should show how to torque axle nut

[@Jolaya03]

I usually get a big screw driver stick between rotors vanes and brake caliper brakes to hold the axle from turning And torque down the nut with torque wrench. If u go to my other video with the gmc Forward video to 28.10 mark and it’s same prodded I use to tighten the ram axle nut.

[@victornaja-paz5241]

hey do you know if this torque specs are similar to the 2007 dodge ram mega cab 4x4

[@Jolaya03]

I am not sure been a while since I’ve done one of those trucks I usually go to all days for torque specs though

[@victornaja-paz5241]

thank you im having a hard time finding specs. my truck being mega cab sits on a 2500 chasi being 8 lugs. but truck is label 1500 because its 5.7l gas hemi @@Jolaya03

[@Jolaya03]

@@victornaja-paz5241 i meant to say ALLDATA.com for the torque specs u need for your particular truck.

[@maurilioe1]

What's the nut size for the lower ball joint?

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching, sorry I don’t remember the size of that nut

[@lennykrapitz4794]

Lol with how easily everything came apart, aint no way this trucks been up north. I thought maaaaaybe until he got that C clip off with tiny needle nose pliers

[@Jolaya03]

Lol true. In New Mexico = 0 rust lol Definitely lucky!

[@germanmpower7010]

Está bien echo el trabajo, pero al tener todas las herramientas más el extractor de rótulas hay pasos que simplifican mucho más el proceso..

[@Jolaya03]

Thanks for watching the video. Yes the tools make it much easier.

[@dereknorthway172]

Just curious why you didn’t use your impact to remove the ball joints?

[@Jolaya03]

I had a real bad eczema flareup and the vibration of the tool bothered my hands that’s why you see the white glove on Thanks for watching!

[@dereknorthway172]

@@Jolaya03 thanks for the reply. Have to do a set on my truck and was curious if it would wreck anything. Thanks for the video

[@Jolaya03]

@@dereknorthway172 Just watch ball joint to make sure ball joint is going in strait, sometimes they bind up sideways as they press in. 👍

[@waasy0706]

How long did it take you to do one side ?

[@Jolaya03]

About 3.5 hours took my time

[@scottdowney4318]

How big of a ball joint press tool is needed as in the length of the C tool? And how big of a press bolt thread? I have seen these tools come in different reach lengths. I have a 2005 Ram 3500 4x4 diesel truck. I dont have to change them, all 4 have grease fittings.

[@Jolaya03]

I have the tool I used in the description, it works great. Just check for play in the joints and if none grease them up

[@jeffro1245]

why not pull the caliper mount and caliper as one piece and save time.

[@Jolaya03]

No reason, i was in no rush to get done. I’m sure I could’ve saved a few minutes. But for a you tube video, people can see how to take off both separately.

[@cinchhunt10]

How long did it take to do for that one side?

[@Jolaya03]

About 1.5 hours, not rushing

[@dan10400]

The second way you did that bottom ball joint installation looks impossible without a lift.

[@Jolaya03]

I’ve actually done this same job on a black 07 ram 2500 with a floor jack and some jack stands at a buddy’s house with no issues. Just have to lift a little higher

[@dan10400]

@@Jolaya03 You are correct. There is enough clearance. Unfortunately had to go the other way because of the accessories on my ball joint set, and just stayed clear of damaging the upper ball joint socket. Thanks for posting your video, definitely helpful.

[@Jolaya03]

@@dan10400 Awesome glad to help, enjoy driving on new ball joints lol. 👍

[@TheCaperfish]

brah gota polish spindle and unit bearing where they go together better , ya never even did the bearing , and use anti seize ,, , if ya live where theres rust happening ,make things easier for the next guy , good vid

[@Jolaya03]

U make a good point using anti seize, we live in New Mexico and don’t have any rust issues like that here, it’s too dry lol But I will keep that in mind for my next video and talk about it Thanks for watching!

[@constatinoteixeira1453]

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[@constatinoteixeira1453]

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[@ijw7801]

Lol. At 11:25 he calls it a u-joint. Just saying.

[@Jolaya03]

Lol as many times as I seen this video editing and I never caught that 😂