Dodge Ram 2500/3500 6.7 Cummins front axle shaft u-joint replacementPart 2/2

[@wfodavid]

Son's truck had these out. Been a while since I did u joints. I told him it wasn't his cup of tea. Thanks this was Awesome!

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Time for him to learn how. He can handle it. Thanks for watching

[@repuSgnikcuf]

Thank you for doing both of these videos, the projects I will now attempt thanks to people like you on KZbin is amazing. Bless you and all that you love.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome! God bless

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Always put a few squirts of grease in the caps before you put them back in and you will never have to worry about dropping a needle bearing... Great video! Thanks for sharing...👍

[@yerwrng]

If you're using non greaeable like spicer you can't add anything to the joint cap .

[@DirectCurrent4u]

@@yerwrng Sure You can . But if its a non greaseable U Joint. You just have to use a very good quality Grease and not too much. Because it has to go somewhere..It will come out through the seals. It's works just fine. I have put in Hundreds of Joints that way no problem...

[@yerwrng]

@@DirectCurrent4u You can but you're not supposed to .

[@ScottDLR]

GOod vid, I didn't know about the pry point for the brake pads. If you're not replacing the unit-bearing, there's no need to remove it from the axle. I pulled mine as an assembly and replaced the u-joints on it.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks man!

[@melvingibson4525]

Best video I've seen on it and I'm going to be tackling this job this weekend. Thanks a bunch

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome sir

[@picnic9185]

Thank you for the awesome information. Torque specs and tips 👌cheers nice to see others who take pride in their ride

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome!

[@terryhorne6868]

Great video. Working on mine now. Brake rotor was rusted to the wheel bearing. And the u joint is soaking now, it is tight.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Rust can be your worst enemy!

[@rickharris5485]

Thanks for putting this video together. I'll be doing this tomorrow.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome sir

[@thatpowerstrokebloke]

Had to do this on my drive shaft about a year ago... wasn't to hard, but what sucked was doing the carrier barring ! It didn't wanna come off. Great video bro 🤙

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

I feel your pain. I was beat to death at the end of the day. What sucks is I still have to do the other side next weekend. I don't really have to do the other side because nothing is wrong with it but I like having both sides brand new at the same time.

[@thatpowerstrokebloke]

@@isolateddieselperformance3261 definitely makes sense to do that.

[@mikeblackford994]

I'm look'n at having to replace mine on my 2012 3/4 ton at 100 grand. Like you, I'm fanatic about maintenance. It's nothing for me to get in the rig in NW Arizona and take off for Savannah GA to see a friend so the truck has to be in good shape. Great, great vid.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks dude! Shooting a video makes the jobs a lot longer but it's worth it to me if it helps someone out. Definitely fix it before making that long drive. I couldn't imagine having to stop half way on a trip and pay someone to fix something I can do at home.

[@mikeblackford994]

@@isolateddieselperformance3261 trouble is I'm 70 and my fix-it days are long gone. Gona have to bite the bullet and find someone who wont bend me over too far. Dealers are outa the question. If it'd happened at or before 100k it would've been warranty. Oh well...best of luck n God bless. I subscribed!

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks for the support! Hope you get a good price on repairs. God bless to you and your family.

[@fireemt1077]

Thanks for this video! Just got me through the whole process! It was a huge help for me

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome.

[@ericvilandre3346]

Is this the same procedure for a 4x4 3500

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Yes it is except after you take the wheel off you will have to remove the hub extension before you proceed to the next step. Taking the hub extension off is like taking the lug nuts off again and pulling a way smaller wheel off. I can't remember if the torque specs are the same but they should be except the wheel. 3500 wheels torque is 145 ft/lbs instead of 135 ft/lbs like the 2500

[@ezyjack826]

great video and appreciate the detail. I have a couple questions. I blow out my wheel bearing and had to fix it on the road. when I put the brake caliper back on one of the bolts didn't seat all the way down. can I add a washer to it to make up the difference? been riding it as is for a month but now that warmer weather is here I figure I'll address it. second thing is when I did the repair (in the snow, in a parking lot of course) I noticed the u-joint needed replacing. ideally I would of done it at the same time but given the condition I figured it was better to wait. when I check the parts site it shows "Front shaft" and "Wheel joints" u-joint options. I need the same one you did but I'm thinking the "Front shaft" option is for the front of the drive shaft. thanks for any guidance you can provide. :-)

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Pull the bolt out of the caliper and make sure no trash or anything is in the hole to keep it from running all the way in. Putting a washer on there isn't a good idea. The ujoint you are looking for is called a axle shaft ujoint. If it says front then that should be for the driveshaft that gose from the pinion to the transfer case.

[@julioespino7112]

Damn I was dreading this day will come 😩 for me to replace the u joint been neglected them for a long time 😪 😕

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Its not to bad. Take your time and be cool on your stool.

[@crutchfieldautomotive7936]

Thanks man! Had never done the u joint on the front of mine but it started clicking so it’s time

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome. Its a easy job.

[@destryduggan5098]

Very nice video, and thank you for actually showing us the entire process!

[@destryduggan5098]

When you did the right hand side is it basically the same process? The diff cover doesn't need to come off?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thank you and you're welcome. Right side is the same. No need to remove diff cover.

[@joshbaca4805]

Hey how are you.. good vid! I was gunna do this to my truck but I was wondering if you kno the part number for the replacements? Thanks!!

[@jimmyraeder4857]

You ever find part number

[@hellcatcummins8700]

@@jimmyraeder4857 5006813 spicer

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

One year later and I get a notification for your question. Sorry man! Hellcat Cummins thanks for taking the time to help Josh Baca.

[@connormccormick3644]

Thanks alot isodiesel! What kind of ball joint press is that/ do you know where I could get one?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome! Astro 7897 Ball Joint Service Tool Kit and Master Adapter Set www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SGZO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_O6XODb10WVB7H

[@connormccormick3644]

@@isolateddieselperformance3261 Thanks gonna give it a shot, can't afford to pay the mechanics

[@raulescobar3881]

Great video, great tips! Thank you so much for doing this! I think I can try this on my own now.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome!

[@rileyfamilyvalues7676]

Thanks for the video bud this helped very much.

[@harleyhoracio1]

I had my front and rear drive shaft U-joints done at my local drive line shop because I was too busy doing a major overhaul on my 08. I asked if they use Spicer and the owner replied, “Spicer has been riding on their good name for too long”. He installed OEM u-joints, oh well.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Hypothetically lets just say spicer is bad. That's means you can pick between bad spicer or bad OEM. Spicer is cheaper so Spicer wins lol.

[@Dubsspeed]

And always hand crank the new ones in! The same vibrations from a power tool will largely increase the chances of your needle bearings falling down inside the cap!

[@dustinpearl5171]

Great video man!! I’m about to do my u-joints. The way I found out that mine were shot was it started out as a ticking at low speed like a rock was in the tire. And I crawled under my truck and turned my 4x4 drive shaft by hand so it would turn both U-joints and my right side I think the needle bearings are gone now. There was a lot of slop in the yoke.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks dude!!! You'll love hearing that ticking noise disappear. It will be the sound of success.

[@eugenedenny9119]

Thank you for this looks like I'm buying a ball joint press 👍

[@BerryMcCaulkiner859]

Best way to do the rear driveshaft?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Melt plastic injection clips and press them out.

[@BerryMcCaulkiner859]

@@isolateddieselperformance3261 rear melts out even with a clip on outside?

[@BerryMcCaulkiner859]

@@isolateddieselperformance3261 i just done mt cardan joint today. Thanks for the videos man. My transmission cracked on my 08 so I swapped cases and rebuilt it with the bd diesel kit and doing u joints while it apart

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

If it has clips on the out side then its already been replaced before. How did you crack your case?

[@danmiddleton5704]

Nice video , not sure if you mentioned it , what size socket for the axle nut , thanks

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks! Socket size 1 ¹¹/¹⁶

[@brentmcmahon8188]

You can get your u joints with a grease fitting in the end caps and it’s sweet !!!

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

I like them pretty good.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

That’s the same is I do and use my ball joint press .

[@roseandjohnnycrush]

One of the best videos out there! What is the part number for the Spicer u joint?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thank you and the part number is in the description

[@kimdobranski4137]

This is the same process for the 2003 Dodge 3500 4x4 5.9 Cummins. Nothing was different. However not sure if its the same u-joints.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

All 3rd gens are probably the same. Not sure if ujoints are or not.

[@samuelbrown3693]

Very good video brother, mine needs all this at 175,000..... a bit rusty!

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks man! Spray everything down several times for about a week before you start on it. Makes a huge difference. Hope it goes smooth for you. Thanks for watching brother!

[@doug596]

By the way I feel like throwing tools too,whenever I work on this stuff 😆.

[@telillard]

Thanks a lot for this. Be doing mine soon.

[@thomasmiller8271]

What is that seal for the Axle called I've been looking for it everywhere

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Are you talking about the inner axle seal?

[@brettbritton7795]

How did you know it was bad - was it making noise ? Thanks for the video -- great info !

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

It started making a ticking noise at low speeds and I checked for movement in the joint.

[@brettbritton7795]

@@isolateddieselperformance3261 Mine is doing the same thing -- I ordered the parts after watching the video -- thanks again and thanks for the reply !

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

@@brettbritton7795 you're welcome brother!

[@chrisbradshaw91]

This is a great video. Thank you very much. Must videos don’t include all the toque spec as yours did.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch it.

[@harleyhoracio1]

Great video. I appreciate the detail and thoroughness you provide. I’m exactly ocd like you. One question, I’m about to go crazy trying to diagnose why my driver side wheel drags. Do both your front wheels hand spin the same when you have it jacked up off the ground?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks for watching. Take your break caliper off and see if it spins a lot better. If it does then you probably have a warped rotor. If it still drags you probably need a new wheel bearing.

[@harleyhoracio1]

Isolated Diesel I also subscribed. I did new brake pads, reman calipers (twice on the drivers side), new rotors, new hubs/bearings, new rubber brake lines, new master cylinder (only bc the reservoir was super dirty inside). The rotors spin free and the same when calipers are removed. I was able to blow through the hard lines, so no obstructions there. I’m starting to think it’s in the ABS pump for some reason, but I’m not willing to drop over $360 for a new unit. I can actuate the pump with a diagnostic tool and it seems fine. That’s also how I bleed the system. I don’t know, been fooling with it so long and bled the brakes so many times, I’m just about over it and gonna let it ride. It’s not a terrible drag, but it doesn’t spin as easily as the passenger side. That OCD stuff is sometimes a bear to deal with!

[@krardrgr]

What is the name brand of ball joint press did you use? Good video thanks for all the tips.

[@krardrgr]

Never mind found my answer in another comment. Didn’t read far enough

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Sorry just got notification on your comment. Glad you seen previous comment so you didn't have to wait on me.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Make sure you use a punch to push each cap out to lock you snap rings in place and if you don’t they will not be there for long .

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Never heard of that and I've never lost a snap ring. Not sure how its even possible to lose one as tight as they fit. Thanks for watching

[@_D.I.G_]

you saved me 2380$ thank you.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Anytime brother. Thanks for watching

[@ethane1238]

Was it making a sound like you had a rock stuck in the tire at a slow speed?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Yes it was.

[@ethane1238]

Isolated Diesel ok thanks mine is making the same noise did you go ahead and put driver and passenger on?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

@@ethane1238 I always do both sides no matter what I'm working on. Lose lug nuts can make that same sound. Check lug nuts.

[@nipperscona]

Awesome video! Just in time too...i just found mine going bad on me. About how long per side would you say it takes?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

If you stay on it and don't take many breaks you can knock it out in about 2 1/2 hrs

[@mikek6255]

Great video im getting ready to do this on my 06 5.9 You wouldn't happen to have the part # for those u joints?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks man! Spicer ujoint part #5006813.

[@erikkekkonen2941]

Thanks for this video Sir !!! Well done !!!

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome Sir!

[@mywest8872]

Great video! Thanks

[@parsidhu9261]

Hey, what kind of grease did you use

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Valvoline high temp

[@SmashTater1]

Did you keep it in 4wd or 2wd?

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

2wd. Wrapped a shop towel around a pry bar that was long enough to reach from the lug studs to the floor.

[@diegozz8476]

how much would something like this runs ??

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

U-joint about $60. Labor depends on who's doing the work. Not sure what places charge.

[@mattbrown9484]

The popping noise is air coming through the grease.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Some of the popping was but the plastic dust cover was crooked on that cap for some reason and it popped as it was snapping back on the cap in 3 different places.

[@joannestein3492]

Rob here...what ball joint press do u have??

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Astro Pneumatic Tool 7897 Ball Joint Service Tool and Master Adapter Set www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SGZO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_UWhPEb9FSDTJH

[@doug596]

Awesome man thanks.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

You're welcome

[@bornhunter2885]

Great video.

[@isolateddieselperformance3261]

Thanks!

[@wildmantann]

I cursed for you watching this go together.