How to Service and Repair a 9 1/4 Axle Shaft on 2005 Dodge Dakota?

When working on the rear axle with a 9 1/4 shaft, lift the vehicle on a hoist and place it in neutral. After removing the rear brakes, remove the housing cover and allow the differential to drain the lubricant. Rotate the differential case and locate the pinion mate shaft lock screw. After removing the screw, lift out the pinion mate shaft from the case along with it. Press the axle shaft toward the middle to take the C-lock off and then pull out the axle shaft. Put some gear lubricant on the bearing bore and seal lip before you slide the axle shaft past the seal and into the bearing and insert the axle shaft into the gear splines without damaging the seal. Pushing the axle laterally, fit the C-lock deep within the side gear so the axle is secured. Next, put the pinion shaft through the thrust washers and differential pinions seated in the differential case and join them by putting in the original lock screw, again with Loctite and tighten it to 11 Nm. At the last stage, secure the rear differential cover and slowly add some gear lubricant inside. Close the cover and add the rear brake items.

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2005 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 68045424AA
$437.39 MSRP: $643.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle Rear; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Right; Axle Shafts; Shaft Axle Rear
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 52111787AB, 52114886AA, 52111787AA
- Item Weight: 20.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 33.8 x 7.0 x 7.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68045424AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2005 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 68045426AA
$440.83 MSRP: $648.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle Rear; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Right; Axle Shafts; Shaft Axle Rear
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 52114888AA, 52111789AA, 52111789AB
- Item Weight: 21.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 33.6 x 7.0 x 6.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68045426AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2005 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 68045423AA
$433.16 MSRP: $660.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle Rear; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Left; Axle Shafts; Shaft Axle Rear
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 52114887AA, 52111791AA, 52111791AB
- Item Weight: 22.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 35.8 x 7.1 x 6.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68045423AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2005 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 2005 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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2005 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 2005 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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2005 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52104697AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle Half; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left, Front Right; Constant Velocity Axle; Axle Shaft Assembly; Axle Assembly; Shaft Axle Half; CV Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 18.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 23.2 x 6.5 x 6.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52104697AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2005 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 68045425AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Axle Rear; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Left; Axle Shafts; Shaft Axle Rear
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 52114885AA, 52111788AB, 52111788AA
- Item Weight: 25.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 40.4 x 8.1 x 8.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68045425AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2005 Dodge Dakota Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a 9 1/4 Axle Shaft on 2005 Dodge Dakota?
A: When working on the rear axle with a 9 1/4 shaft, lift the vehicle on a hoist and place it in neutral. After removing the rear brakes, remove the housing cover and allow the differential to drain the lubricant. Rotate the differential case and locate the pinion mate shaft lock screw. After removing the screw, lift out the pinion mate shaft from the case along with it. Press the axle shaft toward the middle to take the C-lock off and then pull out the axle shaft. Put some gear lubricant on the bearing bore and seal lip before you slide the axle shaft past the seal and into the bearing and insert the axle shaft into the gear splines without damaging the seal. Pushing the axle laterally, fit the C-lock deep within the side gear so the axle is secured. Next, put the pinion shaft through the thrust washers and differential pinions seated in the differential case and join them by putting in the original lock screw, again with Loctite and tighten it to 11 Nm. At the last stage, secure the rear differential cover and slowly add some gear lubricant inside. Close the cover and add the rear brake items.