How to Maintain and Fix a Single Cardan Universal Joint on 2003 Dodge Ram 3500?

To service a cardan universal joint, take the propeller shaft off and release the snap rings. Use an arbor press to remove the bearing caps by tapping if necessary. Apply grease, position cross and install bearing caps with snap rings. Finally, apply grease and reinstate the propeller shaft.

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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 5086665AE
$144.95 MSRP: $219.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5086665AB, 5086665AC
- Item Weight: 7.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.9 x 5.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5086665AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 5.7L V8, 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints, Rear Center Part Number: 68003521AB
$134.92 MSRP: $204.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint, Rear Center, Rear Forward, Rear Rearward; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint Kit; Universal Joint
- Position: Rear Center
- Replaces: 5093376AA, 68003521AA, 5093376AB
- Item Weight: 2.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.7 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68003521AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 5.7L V8, 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 5102157AE
$147.29 MSRP: $219.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint, Rear Center, Rear Forward, Rear Rearward; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint Kit; Universal Joint
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5102157AB, 5102157AD, 5102157AC, 5102157AA
- Item Weight: 2.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.9 x 5.3 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5102157AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints, Front Center Part Number: 5093377AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit; Universal Joint, Front Center, Front Forward, Front Rearward; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint
- Position: Front Center
- Replaces: 5093377AB
- Item Weight: 2.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.1 x 4.5 x 2.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5093377AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Single Cardan Universal Joint on 2003 Dodge Ram 3500?
A: To service a cardan universal joint, take the propeller shaft off and release the snap rings. Use an arbor press to remove the bearing caps by tapping if necessary. Apply grease, position cross and install bearing caps with snap rings. Finally, apply grease and reinstate the propeller shaft.