How to Remove and Install an Axle Shaft on 2002 Dodge Dakota?

Before you work on the front axle half shaft, lift the vehicle, remove the wheel and tire assembly. Provided you have what you need, start with the skid plate, then remove the cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer from the stub shaft and the hub nut and washer. After that, unbolt the brake caliper and rotor and if there is one, clear away the ABS wheel speed sensor. Loosen the hub bearing bolts and take the hub bearing out of the knuckle. Support the half shaft at its attachment to the C/V joint, then raise two pry bars behind the inner C/V housing to ease the C/V joint off the axle before you remove the half shaft from the car. To install, grease the side of the axle with a little wheel bearing grease, drop the half shaft stub into the steering knuckle and make sure the snap ring slides into the groove of the joint housing. With the bearings removed, scrub the hub bearing bore and the mating surface clean, then apply a small amount of grease to each surface. Put the hub bearing onto the axle half shaft and steering knuckle, fix it in place with the correct bolts and if the car has them, attach the ABS wheel speed sensor again. Subsequently, fit the rotor and the caliper to the hub, push down on the brakes and tighten the nut to 180 ft. lbs. When done, slide on the spring washer, nut lock and cotter pin, add the skid plate if it's fitted and attach the wheel and tire assembly back in place.

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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 52069512AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Right; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 18.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52069512AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 52069388AB
$214.58 MSRP: $308.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Right; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 19.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52069388AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: RL072214AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle Half; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left, Front Right; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 5072214AA
- Item Weight: 17.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.4 x 5.4 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: RL072214AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 3.7L V6, 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 52069389AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Left; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Item Weight: 18.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52069389AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52069887AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Front Left; Intermediate Shaft; Axle Shafts; Output Shaft; Intermed Shaft; Shaft Axle
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52069887AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52069886AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Front Right; CV Intermediate Shaft; Intermediate Shaft; Axle Shafts; Output Shaft; Intermed Shaft; Shaft Axle
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 7.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.5 x 3.6 x 1.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52069886AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 52069513AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Left; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Item Weight: 18.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52069513AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2002 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Remove and Install an Axle Shaft on 2002 Dodge Dakota?
A: Before you work on the front axle half shaft, lift the vehicle, remove the wheel and tire assembly. Provided you have what you need, start with the skid plate, then remove the cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer from the stub shaft and the hub nut and washer. After that, unbolt the brake caliper and rotor and if there is one, clear away the ABS wheel speed sensor. Loosen the hub bearing bolts and take the hub bearing out of the knuckle. Support the half shaft at its attachment to the C/V joint, then raise two pry bars behind the inner C/V housing to ease the C/V joint off the axle before you remove the half shaft from the car. To install, grease the side of the axle with a little wheel bearing grease, drop the half shaft stub into the steering knuckle and make sure the snap ring slides into the groove of the joint housing. With the bearings removed, scrub the hub bearing bore and the mating surface clean, then apply a small amount of grease to each surface. Put the hub bearing onto the axle half shaft and steering knuckle, fix it in place with the correct bolts and if the car has them, attach the ABS wheel speed sensor again. Subsequently, fit the rotor and the caliper to the hub, push down on the brakes and tighten the nut to 180 ft. lbs. When done, slide on the spring washer, nut lock and cotter pin, add the skid plate if it's fitted and attach the wheel and tire assembly back in place.