Dodge RAM 1500 Noisy Rear Differential Diagnose and Repair Part Two

This is part two for the repair titled: " How to diagnose and repair Rear Axle noise on Dodge RAM 1500 Trucks".
In this video we show how to finish removing the Differential Carrier, and Differential Pinion.
The video shows a close look at the Pinion Bearings which were the cause of the Rear Axle noise in this particular truck.
If you want to learn how to Press the Pinion Bearing on and off we have a video just for that and this is the link to it:
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[@armandhammer2235]

This dude made that look easy. I'll be laying under my truck in the dirt and 95 degree heat. I feel some cuss words coming on.

[@jamessargeant9796]

Me2

[@jeromewieland55]

I'm having to do this now in 90 degree weather😭

[@acypooder1]

You are not alone my friend , I have taken my truck apart several times after watching guys make it look so easy ,I end up spending Saturday and Sunday putting it back together ,, I cuss , I misplace tools, I lose screws ,but in the end I save a few hundred bucks and love my Ram even more ,,

[@kidd6055]

I’m in Texas I’m about to fill this yard up with em this weekend😑

[@jcmurr2669]

Oh my God this is the best. Just so well done. He talks to you not down to you. If I didn't find this I would be spending alot more money. For that I'm thankful. After checking out this channel quick I realize it's not this guy. This guy I hope has his own channel. I

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

One of the better tutorials on the subject. Great in depth audio and VISUAL.

[@formerice]

Great video! My 05 Ram has nearly 300,000 miles and differential is getting a bit noisy. Glad to know it's not such a serious repair.

[@rosshorn2527]

Thanks for making this video. This video has saved me around $2000.

[@akaredcrossbow]

My jeep commander is doing the same thing. The sound was coming from the right side rear and sounded like a wheel bearing. I just changed the right side wheel hub and it's still making the noise. I am very mechanical, but this is my only vehicle and I don't want to mess it up so I'm going to have to spend $500-$1000 to have it done by a mechanic. If I had a second vehicle it would be on jack stands and already torn apart and being fixed and saving a lot of money. Thank you for the great video.

[@scottjenkins4613]

Thank you so much for these videos! You helped me immensely with my own rear diff repair.

[@finaldrivetv3669]

Im watching this at 2 am on a school night in my dads shop trying to get the pinion out when i don't have a puller GREAT

[@billybonz112]

if you keep those adjuster clips on the brackets (but loose), then you will know which is right and left or top and bottom. I take tons of cell phone pics to remember every little thing so I would also recommend that as well? Great step-by-step video, I would like to buy you a beer sometime cuz this video saved me!!

[@Mikeyearout]

Hey man I used your video to repair my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 rear differential and it was just great. The special custom made tool worked very well and was easy to make. I modified it by putting a Tee fitting on the end, with a 12" x 1/2'; nipple. Thanks for the three video's . You mentioned doing another video on complete rebuild, but was not able to find it. Thanks again.

[@foglambify]

Oh boy. . What a helpful vids .. keep it up 👌 I'm really enjoying my time at your channel ..

[@romanstar7550]

great clearly taught vid , you'd make a great teacher

[@scottlecroy9666]

Great video and Thank you for making my repair job much easier.

[@wyrtwister4260]

Love the coat hanger support for the drive shaft . Very down to earth & DIY applicable / friendly . Thanks , :-) Wyr God bless

[@moonlightaurora2943]

Appreciate the video you all, great job

[@tonysajkowski3534]

Very good instructions thanks doing mine today

[@ingoalandt9427]

super hilfreich ,sehr interessant.

[@robryder26]

Got a 1998 Ram project... exact same issue. Glad I found this.

[@mikedavies3592]

thank you very well done and helpfull

[@WillyBouy]

Thanks so much. Ive been doing my own wrenching for 40 years and even have a couple of ytube vids. This is an excellent video and you can purchase the Side Bearing adjustment tool / Pre-Laod wrench on Amazon for 45.34 plus shipping. A good place for parts is Rock Auto. I live in Mx and they can ship here cheap and within a few days. Excellent stuff but only internet sales.

[@kirbyglover3868]

Great video man cool 😎

[@frankevega]

Good stuff thx

[@felipevalles8041]

It will be nice if you can record or produce the kind of noise that you had before open the differential ..thanks for the video 👍never mind ,I just found the 1st video were you guys record the noise !!

[@michaelschmutzler1065]

I have a 2004 Ram 1500. Dealership service techs said my rear axle was used from 2003-2007. How do I find out (1) what the torque specs and preload are for my pinion nut and threaded adjusters? (2) Backlash specs? (3) how does one know how to adjust the pinion depth, on reinstallation, so it isn't too far in or out? Thanks soooo much for the video series, and the tool video. Priceless!

[@williamcollejo4418]

Good job

[@CCROSS5882]

Can tell you did at least one of these before, lol easy to tell you have done many.

[@sumanmondalsuman7635]

Thanks

[@Notlaw47]

Your video is very well done in layman terms and explains the source of the noise. My "noise" is different. It is a rhythmic higher pitch squeal. It only occurs when turning especially from a stop, going forward or reverse. It seems to completely go away when going straight (fwd or rev). I have heard this same noise in other Dodge trucks but no one seems to have a solution. The sound is a nasal uuunncchh (pause) uuunncchh (pause) ..... and speeds up as the truck goes faster (only in a turn). ANY ideas would be very much appreciated. Oh, also, this has been going on for over 6 months and is just recently getting much louder. Thank you for your time.

[@Notlaw47]

+Notlaw47 I forgot.... my Dodge is an 02 Ram 1500 4x4 SXT w/4.7 L Auto. and 4 door.

[@daz8352]

+Notlaw47 sounds like a u joint. Sounds like it could be both rear u joints or maybe just one. I'd replace both just to be safe. Put your truck in neutral and get under it and try to rotate your driveshaft, if there is a ton of give and it rotates back and forth pretty far, it's definitely a u joint. There should only be a little give.

[@Notlaw47]

Looks like you are correct. I'll go with changing both "ends" joints. Thanks for the help.

[@VultchInc]

Tighten the shocks and control arm connection points.

[@cory0702]

Who makes the right tool to replace the race. I can't find the right size anywhere. Thanks Sid

[@twagner6155]

I liked your tool, so I made one, but one end has a 11mm socket welded on so I can use a 1/2" ratchet.

[@Metabo1950]

Will this info carry over to the dakota, and where can I find torque info? Thanks very much for your videos, one of the best.

[@garrettrainbolt1344]

It should carry over seeing as to how the Dakota and the Ram 1500 have the same 1/2 ton rear-end and chassis..

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

What about the clutch disc kit? Is this an after market part(s)? Just pulled the pumpkin cover and found a broken clip for the disc pack. Looks like the preload adjusters were not even close to where they should have been.

[@allmotordc5rallmotorfa575]

How old is that impact your using on tha diff?? Haha looks legit. By tha way, you are a beast with differentials! 🙌💯

[@bbb4bret]

haha i was thinking the same thing! looks like my 30 year old matco with that green plastic cover thats cool still works like new but i recently moved to a milwaukee cordless impact much much nicer no air hose drag around or noisy compressor

[@weber247]

Hey what happened to the part where you show how to make the threaded adjustment tool?

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

Question? If known, what caused the pinion bearings to fail? High miles? Wear & tear? Lack of differential maintenance?

[@larrymoore5264]

Whats the name of the big long thing that you stuck in where the axle goes? Can that be rented from a parts store?

[@justinlewis5412]

Do you know the size of this rear end. Like the gear ratio size. Same one in my truck but can't find out how to get the exact info

[@stacysullivan3975]

We're the carrier bearings the same size as the inner pinion bearing?

[@MONEYBAGS603]

i have a 06 1500 ram, is the diff the same as the 2nd generation? its making a winning noise

[@gregherringer1639]

What an informative series of videos! They gave me the confidence to tackle what seemed to be a really difficult job. All jas gone smoothly so far....I am just at the point where the re-assembly is about to begin. The only difference Inhave found so far is that there is no mention of the clutch-pack. There was no way the spider gears were going to come out like they did in the video with the clutch pack in place. The spider gears couldn’t be turned by hand ( I am assuming that this is die to the pressure aplied vy the clutch pack. One clip was loose but everything else in the pack looked good so I left it alone. Was your differential unusual in that it had no clutch pack?

[@lindseylorraine5]

What size of nut did you put on that rod when. The axle rod goes

[@mopars23]

I got a 97 dodge and the rear was grinding. so i took the rubber seal off the pumpkin and it was smokin,i put gear oil in it.i started it up and it leak right away.in front of the axle where the drive shaft goes in!so is it my pinion bearings?

[@josemj059]

hI guys ,i am wondering if you can help me out. i have a problem with my rearend diferential, after I take it to a local business (B plus) they can figure out what is making that jerk vibration after 45mph and it keep on . if you have the specific part or place where is the jerk vibration caming from I will be so gratefull.thank again for your help.

[@thetruthmatters7]

Thank you, and Jesus Loves You!

[@armandoherrera4726]

what's the tool he used that was long and silver to put in where the wheels go

[@scottjenkins4613]

I have a 2001 dodge 1500 and the rear U-joint on the drive shaft is way different than the one in this video. Mine has a big flange plate and the u-joint does not come apart with those convenient caps. Does anyone know how to remove the u-joint from the type of driveshaft I'm talking about?

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Thanks Man. Gotta do mine.....not looking forward to it

[@ubaldogutierrez482]

i have a 1997 dodge ram I'm working on rear differential and i cant take off the spider gear. how do i take it off ?

[@Drunken_patient]

have you watched the first part ?? that was awesome :)

[@aamm2721]

Good job

[@andrewhorton2691]

I have a dodge ram 15 00 that vibrate at 45 to 50 does this sound like transmission

[@HARM508]

What is the size dice of the piñon you usee?

[@elvynortiz3456]

I changed the tire one 😢 thinking was the noise but noise still here when I coast or push gas pedal so 😢 I guess this be next step

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

Excellent video! This video gives me a great appreciation into how much work is involved in repairing a rear differential. This is definitely the type of work that should be left to trained certified professional auto mechanics and not the weekend mechanical hobbyist.

[@MrShadowncream]

what years of dodge ram 1500's does this repair/process cover?

[@deadlysrestorations]

96-01..... 2nd gen?

[@randymilloway8188]

mine makes loud squeaking noise. while driving. gets louder if you go faster. don't know if that's what yours was doing or not.

[@atv0072013]

when i make a turn my back end seems to slam into something idk what it can. anyone can help

[@lloydstauffer5085]

Not being flippant here but I wish a whole lot of repair shops and dealer ships would subbricibe to this site! Thanks for the info! Lloyd

[@greezy_3741]

My girlfriends truck has had the same growling noise for about two weeks now. I went to drain and fill the diff fluid and i found pieces of metal gear teeth at the bottom of gear box. What kind of wear and damage would she be looking at? And what parts and pricing?

[@bbb4bret]

replace the whole axle and diff from pick your parts or offerup check the fluid first i got the whole axle diff brakes ect for 150.00 w locking diff

[@donnajaber6015]

need help, dodge ram 1500 making a wisle like a belt but it's not. one guy told me the converter is weak

[@1982gijoey]

If you were not video taping. How long would this job take

[@randymilloway8188]

it could be the breaks. I haven't changed rear breaks. before.

[@JaxTheAngry]

How to make that tool?

[@j.naranjo8395]

What does a job like this cost?

[@jackstover6280]

My truck is making a high pitched whirring noise starting when it hits 20mph. As soon as i step on yhe gas when im anywhere above 20mph, the sound starts. The faster I go the higher pitched the sound goes. If I let off the throttle, the sound stops. As soon as I step on it, the sound starts again starting with a slight rattle sound when I barely press my foot down. Researched a little and it sounds like carrier bearing or pinion bearing. Anybody have any idea? I need help. It's my daily and I can't even drive it now without fear of destroying something.

[@mariobanuelos2567]

link for the first video please

[@howstuffinmycarworks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKrLlXVjqMlgqc0si=hwt5H51VMyNmn9fv

[@johnalenwork53]

Why can you not reuse the crush washer?

[@wiyomaingo714]

How will I download Automtive vedios?

[@robertgantry2118]

There's a better way to get the ring gear out than loosening the adjusters. If you don't loosen the adjusters, then you don't have to re-adjust them. You get two wrenches to fit the ring gear bolts. You put the box end on a ring gear bolt, and let the ring gear turn until the wrench rests against the bottom part of the housing. Then put the other wrench on a different bolt near the top of the ring gear. Pull on the top wrench, rolling the ring gear carrier out of it's saddle. I don't let anyone help me with this, as a helper may smash your fingers, or drop the ring gear on your foot, your face, what have you. The wrenches will not loosen the bolts, the ring gear will come out before you put enough torque to loosen the bolts. Use a bump stick, or the butt of your wooden hammer handle to bump the ring gear back into place during assembly. No adjustment should be needed for just replacing the bearings.

[@kevinvastlik6996]

+Robert Gantry I tried doing this method and nothings budging. When pulling on the top wrench, do I want to pull out or down?

[@robertgantry2118]

Kevin Vastlik You pull kinda outward. There may be something preventing you from doing it this way, I don't know. But it's always worked for me. The wrench on the top, the one you're pulling on, should be as much at an upward angle as possible. The diff carrier should just kinda roll out of it's saddle.

[@VashthStampeede]

You know your stuff with that differential. But, your camera has focal limitations. When you put things you want us to see too close to the camera, we see a blur instead of the pits you are trying to show us. Your camera might have a "macro" mode you can switch into and focus closer than normal mode. Otherwise, great video.

[@Mikeyearout]

Oh yea I forgot to say my Noise is GONE..... Thanks.

[@kpatkirk1716]

I need help can anyone spare advice

[@michaelcollins6700]

objects too close to the camera for focusing but damm good job dud

[@quasarmony1]

how much do mechanics usually charge for a job like this?

[@boogiewoogie369]

Aby Garcia That's what I would like to know. If I had all the tools this guy has I would do it myself. But I don't.

[@quasarmony1]

Boogie Woogie so I ended up paying $840

[@boogiewoogie369]

Aby Garcia that's actually not bad.

[@mattysiam]

I just know I'd get it all back together and have a spider gear left over ha

[@glenpee5131]

Does this job really cost $500 - $1000, by the Dodge dealership ? I have a 2005 ram with the same noise .

[@mcc484]

2005 under recall for pinion nut on rear diff.

[@wesleymiller4971]

Mitchell Church what about a 2004 1500?

[@14thgeorgesstreet15]

Hi, very good video, and good explanations. I have a problem on mine front diff. it's ram 1500 4x4, if you could take a look on it here the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5KXpXp8bJKYo9U I can't find diagram about it, so I cant find what is going wrong with it, but I think there is too much play. Thank you.

[@chrischery1535]

please put gloves on your hands

[@isaacmontoya4786]

Gloves are for wimps lol