How to Maintain and Fix a Universal Joint on Dodge Ram 1500?

First, disconnect the propeller shaft and label all three main parts (the shaft, link yoke and flange yoke) to help with assembly afterward. Tap around the bearing cap using a drift to loosen the snap rings, then take out all the snap rings and grease fittings if you have them. Clamp the wrench press on the socket with a big inner diameter under the belt drive yoke and also put another, smaller socket onto the bearing cap where the link attaches to it. Press a bearing cap from the side of the link yoke furthest from the motor until it can be gripped with your vise. Then, tap the link yoke with a mallet or hammer to remove the bearing cap. Overturn the assembly and press and tap the cap underneath, following the same set of steps to remove it. Once the cross centering kit assembly and spring is off, press the remaining bearing caps out the opposite end of the link yoke.

How to Service and Repair a Universal Joint with Snap Rings on Dodge Ram 1500?

Before servicing or fixing a universal joint with snap rings, start by tapping the outside of the bearing cap with a drift so the snap ring becomes loose. Bathe the yoke in grease by holding up the motor as if you were about to attach something on top or, if the motor has a grease nipple on the yoke, remove the snap rings 1 from both sides and sit the yoke so the grease fitting is pointing up. Put a socket 2 next to the yoke in a press that is bigger than the bearing cap and on top of the bearing cap add a socket with an outer opening smaller than the cap. Push the lower cap of the wrench into the yoke. If the bearing cap does not loosen when you press on the cap, gently tap the yoke ear next to the cap to break it loose. After removing the bearing cap from the yoke, flip it over in the press and straighten cross 1. Slide in the cross until the rest of bearing cap 2 can be unscrewed, so that the cross or bearing cap is removed straight and does not score the inside of the yoke bore.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints Part Number: 4504575
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- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Cross Package, Universal Joint; Front, Rear, and Universal Joint Packages.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints Part Number: 5014733AB
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- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Rear Universal Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 5014062AA, 5014733AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1998-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4, WS | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 3.7L V6, 3.9L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.2L V8, 5.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS, 8.3L V10
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Shaft, Front Part Number: 4137757
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; U Joint; Universal Joints; Joint Kit, W/Bearings & Rings; Front Axle Shaft; Universal Joint Kit
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints Part Number: 68048402AB
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- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 68036714AA, 4797307AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8
- 2005-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 | 8.3L V10
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Shaft, Front Part Number: 5003004AB
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- Other Name: Universal Joint - Front Axle; U Joint; Universal Joints; U-Joint; U Joint Front Axle; Universal Joint
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 5086665AE
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- Other Name: Joint Kit; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5086665AB, 5086665AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints, Rear Center Part Number: 68003521AB
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints Part Number: 68127993AA
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- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Replaces: 5102060AA, 5142892AA, 5003146AA, 5142891AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 | 8.3L V10
- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints Part Number: 4384662
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- Other Name: Joint Package Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Rear Universal Joint; Package, Rear C.V. Joint Universal Joint.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joints Part Number: 68048401AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joint

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The Universal Joint in Dodge Ram 1500 is one of the essential parts that enable the rotateshaft to swing; at the same time, it transmits power to the axle assembly depending on the road surface. Composed mainly cross with needle bearings in steel cups and incorporating the cross pattern, U Joints are positioned at the front and rear facet of the driveshaft to attach it with the transmission and differential yokes. Though factory U Joints for vehicles are greased when they are manufactured, the U Joints come fitted with grease zerks through which one can periodically add grease. U Joints' signs of deterioration are noise such as: clunking, vibration, and squeaking, in which replacement is required if defects are observed. The example of the universal joint starting from the ancient gimbal till the modern use in the automobiles and industries also affirms the relevance of the subject for the mechanical engineers.

Dodge Ram 1500 Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

Universal Joints, Front
5086665AE
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Universal Joint on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
First, disconnect the propeller shaft and label all three main parts (the shaft, link yoke and flange yoke) to help with assembly afterward. Tap around the bearing cap using a drift to loosen the snap rings, then take out all the snap rings and grease fittings if you have them. Clamp the wrench press on the socket with a big inner diameter under the belt drive yoke and also put another, smaller socket onto the bearing cap where the link attaches to it. Press a bearing cap from the side of the link yoke furthest from the motor until it can be gripped with your vise. Then, tap the link yoke with a mallet or hammer to remove the bearing cap. Overturn the assembly and press and tap the cap underneath, following the same set of steps to remove it. Once the cross centering kit assembly and spring is off, press the remaining bearing caps out the opposite end of the link yoke.
Universal Joints
5014733AB
Q: How to Service and Repair a Universal Joint with Snap Rings on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
Before servicing or fixing a universal joint with snap rings, start by tapping the outside of the bearing cap with a drift so the snap ring becomes loose. Bathe the yoke in grease by holding up the motor as if you were about to attach something on top or, if the motor has a grease nipple on the yoke, remove the snap rings 1 from both sides and sit the yoke so the grease fitting is pointing up. Put a socket 2 next to the yoke in a press that is bigger than the bearing cap and on top of the bearing cap add a socket with an outer opening smaller than the cap. Push the lower cap of the wrench into the yoke. If the bearing cap does not loosen when you press on the cap, gently tap the yoke ear next to the cap to break it loose. After removing the bearing cap from the yoke, flip it over in the press and straighten cross 1. Slide in the cross until the rest of bearing cap 2 can be unscrewed, so that the cross or bearing cap is removed straight and does not score the inside of the yoke bore.