How to replace FRONT AXLE SEAL on RAM 2500 quick and easy

This video is to show How I replace Front Differential axle seal on 2008 RAM 2500 without messing with gear backlash

[@timothyhall9760]

That worked perfect for me. I was deployed and came back to multiple problems and this was one. Thank you

[@tybrown1448]

Man I swear I came back and my truck went to shit lol

[@zacharythompson2307]

Dear John, your trucks fucked!

[@callsignmohas5190]

Hey, consider yourself lucky when I got home from Afghanistan in 2009. My wife fucking took everything for me so I didn’t even have a truck to work on.

[@user-cj2xy6bx7f]

Same and here I am watching same video…

[@hateferlife]

@@callsignmohas5190 My condolences.

[@OldNew45]

Excellent video. The most complete one I've found here on KZbin.

[@chadjohnson7544]

Another amazing video. Keep them comming. This guy knows his stuff

[@enricomasiello7744]

Outstanding Video, great explanation and details. Keep up the good work.

[@Razorbackindustries]

Great video. Saved me from buying some expensive tools that aren't necessary

[@markgregory4510]

Thanks for the video, I wouldn't of attempted this without it.

[@Muotaman9958]

Super explanation!! And super Video Quality!! Thanks

[@matthewmassengill7163]

Thanks for the video saved me a bunch of time and hassel!

[@cryptoviking1529]

Excellent vid brother. Thanks for all the info. Keep em coming 👍

[@tylerwood399]

Good video, I'll be needing to do this soon. Very informative!

[@thebutcher1865]

Good job mate, need to do mine and you helped me a lot.

[@banghambgrch]

great job , very good explanation of the whole job . thank you very much

[@scottdowney4318]

Interesting, nice way to do that. Although if your going to so much trouble, do both seals, not just one of them. I suppose you would after replacing one side seal, temporarily install ring carrier, move adjuster back to original position, then unscrew other side adjuster one turn and repeat the steps again. OR you could just turn both adjusters back one turn at the beginning.

[@hemi4lyfe]

That's what I was thinking but I mean best to charge the customer twice when the other one goes lol

[@californiakayaker]

@@hemi4lyfe The other side isn't replaced at the gears. Its replaced at the disengagement box. That said, I didn't see him replace that seal.

[@johnbrake1571]

@@californiakayaker on the aam axle you don't haven't a disconnect the front axle is always locked. The passenger side seal is replaced the same way as the driver side

[@vapersimmonridgefarm7065]

Great video. Quick and informative

[@boomhower1966]

Great video. Very well explained!

[@kyawpe2683]

Thank you I love this video

[@jackprick9797]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@calevel]

Excellent work!

[@dirtydiamonddiesel5901]

Good video my friend bout to do them in my 13

[@kirillanderson2872]

This is very helpful video, thanks

[@millerqbkillers1473]

Very informative video you’re saving a lot of guys a lot of money. Question. Where did you buy the instal tool?

[@philipknight7180]

awesome video!

[@yellow57projectxxx]

Would like to see him pull hubs like that in pa.

[@jaimecoss4812]

Thank you appreciate it that’s a good help

[@jimkillen1065]

Nice job thanks

[@tree18is]

nice video my man

[@silverstonespov5291]

Thank you

[@Freddyflintstones]

That was amazing 😉

[@silverstonespov5291]

Thanks

[@csalinas-sf6jg]

Thank you for the video. Saved me a lot of money! I know this is an older video but what brand seal do you recommend?

[@silverstonespov5291]

We use most seals from Napa. Sometimes dealership. Quality between them not much different

[@davidhigle5427]

Is there a video to show how to pre load the bearings on the adjusters? I’ll be replacing the axle seals and pinion seal soon. Want to make sure I pre load correctly.

[@silverstonespov5291]

Sorry I don't have that video but the manual said: from zero play on the side bearings and then tighten 4 more hole on the adjusters. 2 on each side or depend on how much play between the pinion gear and the ring gear. I would mark the pinion shaft, the shaft nut before remove the nut to change the pinion seal. and mark both side on the side bearing adjuster and count the turn when taking it out. Hope this help

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Exelent video,,I have a problem on my 2008 ram 6.7 ,,,I have a leak on passenger side wheel,,,I don't think I can tackle this project,,my question is how much it cost if I take it to the dealer

[@silverstonespov5291]

I’m not exactly sure because dealer labor cost is high. You can call them and ask for a quote

[@victormendoza7583]

I like to pull thay fill plug first. Dont want to do all that and find its seized.

[@juddlyrut]

There is tool that should be used to install the seals that keeps the seal square in the tube.

[@alexlashley9839]

My driver axle seal is leaking 😔. Now I have to do this.

[@callsignmohas5190]

I’m doing mine right now how are you able to get the axle nut off without the differential spinning around on you?

[@silverstonespov5291]

I use impact gun or you can put the bar thru the u-joint behind the knuckle to stop it

[@saltesta2562]

Is this the same process for Dana 60 on 2 nd gen rams

[@silverstonespov5291]

I’m not sure, never open one of that before, if the year not far and it’s 2500 it should be the same set up

[@jamesngotts]

My 2019 Ram Power Wagon 2500 front axle is leaking fluid in the same place as first shown in this video. 36700 miles. I do offroad it but I am not abusive in terms of speed or crashing into rocks. I am also pretty tame on the road and always do a check to make sure 4WD is disconnected before going from offroad to on road. Any input on why this leak would be happening at such low mileage? Not looking for the Ford/GM fanboy responses.

[@silverstonespov5291]

Check the Axle shaft U-joint make sure it not dry causing vibration or check the diff breather/ vent tube not plug causing high pressure inside the diff

[@jamesngotts]

@@silverstonespov5291 ok thank you, the U joint is completely covered in fluid. I haven’t the breather

[@stevesherer5416]

I am doing both seals right now. Do I just put the bearing adjuster right back where it was when I started (counting turns, etc.) or is some pre-loading that must be done? Thanks.

[@silverstonespov5291]

Put it back the same where it was but, If the Vehicle Have over 200k km, the bearings worn out you can tight the adjuster one more note on each side to pre load

[@stevesherer5416]

@@silverstonespov5291 Thank you so much. And by "note" you mean turn?

[@silverstonespov5291]

@@stevesherer5416 Not turn, to the next hole. 1or 2 hole on the adjuster. about 1/8 turn.

[@stevesherer5416]

@@silverstonespov5291 Great! You've help me a lot. Thanks.

[@stevesherer5416]

@@silverstonespov5291 I can't get the adjuster all the way to original location without a lot of pressure. Do you only use the screwdriver in the video to tighten the adjuster? Should it be that tight if it's going back to original position? I know there's a $50 tool to turn the adjusters. What do you think might be going on?

[@chiricahuasailing1690]

good video could you include part numbers and or exact names for the seal you're replacing on the 2008 ram 2500. as well you could also mention 4x4 it is implied but it would help a search.

[@logancatledge8808]

Why would anyone look up how to replace a front axle seal on a 2wd?

[@davidgrover11]

What is the cost usually for a shop to do these?

[@silverstonespov5291]

It aroud 3 to 4 hrs job depend 1 or 2 seal. Cost about $700 or more depend on how much the shop labor charge.

[@clifflampitok7664]

would this procedure works on 2015 ram 2500 6.4 t.i.a.

[@silverstonespov5291]

Depend on how it set up but it would be similar procedure, either adjuster wheel or shims try not to mix up, keep them the same side of shims or the same turn. Mark everything before take it out and keep them in order, good luck

[@clifflampitok7664]

@@silverstonespov5291 thanks

[@rb_frenchies559_]

My axle keeps piping out you think that the seal is bad

[@silverstonespov5291]

Check fluid level, see if the seal been leaking, check both side of axle U-joint too.

[@fabiangaitan5424]

Do you have to get the right seal out first to move the shaft over far enough to get the gear assembly out

[@silverstonespov5291]

I don't have to remove the right seal only the shaft, after both shaft out then the gear unit

[@fabiangaitan5424]

@@silverstonespov5291 thank you

[@PureDWhiteCloud]

What about the right seal?

[@silverstonespov5291]

The right seal is the same process as the left seal

[@beppo1]

“Quick and easy” seems like a subjective statement lol.

[@alanclark144]

Nope fuck that too many adjusters

[@paulcini6084]

well done! informative video no bullshit. I was wondering my abs wheels speed sensor was ripped off I replaced the wheel side and bought a new plug end. but I don't know where the wire went. would you know where that sensor connects? I would love to know it's driving me nuts

[@silverstonespov5291]

Normally it’s behind the plastic wheel well by the fender

[@thecumminscamper]

Great video!