How to Assemble and Repair a Universal Joint with an Injected Ring on Dodge Ram 3500?

You should start by inserting the joint into the flange, using one bearing cap correctly. Slide receiver 1 to bear on the flange and bearing cap, then press the bearing cap so the snap ring groove appears through the flange. Following that, place snap ring 2 on bearing 1. Keep flange and bearing cap 1 together, add receiver 2 to bearing cap 3 and press them fully until the snap ring located on its groove becomes visible. Place snap ring 1 over bearing cap 2. The first step is to assemble flange 1 with the U-joint in yoke 2 and the second is to line up press 2 with receiver 1 and the lower bearing cap 3 on the yoke. Hold down the cap on the bearing for the snap ring groove to show through the yoke, then place ring 2 into the groove on cap 1. After that, insert receiver 3 into bearing cap 2 and press bearing cap until the snap ring groove is clearly visible from under the yoke, after which snap ring 2 should be fitted onto bearing cap 1.

How to Maintain and Fix a Universal Joint with Snap Rings on Dodge Ram 3500?

Begin with tapping the bearing cap's outside to gently release one of the snap rings, before you take the snap rings off both sides of the yoke (1). Set the yoke with the grease fitting facing up, put a socket sized to match the bearing cap under the yoke on a press and place this socket beneath the yoke. Pick another socket with an outside that is smaller than the bearing cap on the upper bearing cap and push (1) the lower cap through the yoke. Should pressing with your hand not remove the bearing cap, you should lightly tap or hit the ear of the yoke near the cap to release it. Remove the bearing cap, flip the yoke over in the press and straighten (1) the cross before removing the rest of the bearing cap (2). Coat the inside of the yoke bore with EP N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease, attach the cross to the yoke so the lube fitting is pointed up and cover the cross (2) with a bearing cap (1). Slide each bearing cap into the yoke bore until you've cleared the snap ring area and repeat for the opposite bearing cap. If the joint doesn't move smoothly, gently hit the yoke with a hammer to fit the bearings, grease the lube fitting if you have one and put in the propeller shaft.

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Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 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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- 1998-2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 5.7L V8, 5.9L L6, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 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:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 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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- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | 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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Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 68067351AB
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- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint, Front Center, Front Forward, Front Rearward
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68067351AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 5.7L V8, 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6
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Dodge Ram 3500 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
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- 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | 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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Dodge Ram 3500 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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 5.9L L6, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints Part Number: 2AMD2157AA
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- Other Name: Joint; CV Joint; U Joint
- Replaces: V8012157AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 5.7L V8, 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6
- 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L L6, 8.0L V10
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Dodge Ram 3500 Joint Kit Part Number: 68643842AA
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- Other Name: 68643842AA
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- 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6
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Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 5102157AE
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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
- Replaces: 5102157AB, 5102157AD, 5102157AC, 5102157AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.7L V8, 5.9L L6, 6.7L L6, 8.0L V10
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Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | 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

Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joint

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The Universal Joint in Dodge Ram 3500 cars is responsible for ensuring connection between drive shaft and differential to allow required movement when suspension of the car adjusts in response to the road surface and conditions. This joint is a cross, which has needles' bearings integrated into hardened steel cups, this ensures pivot movement to transfer power adequately. Normally, Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joints are lubricated before use and s have grease zerks for rear servicing. Through the years, several designs of Universal Joints have been employed on Dodge Ram 3500 including the variation in lubrication mode and other structural enhancements. Some of the signs of worn Universal Joints include, noises like clunking and vibrations which may force the inspection and replacement of the joint shaft. As we have seen above, the Universal Joint plays a critical role for the Dodge Ram 3500, therefore, should be regularly maintained.

Dodge Ram 3500 Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

Universal Joints, Front
5086665AE
Q: How to Assemble and Repair a Universal Joint with an Injected Ring on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
You should start by inserting the joint into the flange, using one bearing cap correctly. Slide receiver 1 to bear on the flange and bearing cap, then press the bearing cap so the snap ring groove appears through the flange. Following that, place snap ring 2 on bearing 1. Keep flange and bearing cap 1 together, add receiver 2 to bearing cap 3 and press them fully until the snap ring located on its groove becomes visible. Place snap ring 1 over bearing cap 2. The first step is to assemble flange 1 with the U-joint in yoke 2 and the second is to line up press 2 with receiver 1 and the lower bearing cap 3 on the yoke. Hold down the cap on the bearing for the snap ring groove to show through the yoke, then place ring 2 into the groove on cap 1. After that, insert receiver 3 into bearing cap 2 and press bearing cap until the snap ring groove is clearly visible from under the yoke, after which snap ring 2 should be fitted onto bearing cap 1.
Universal Joints, Rear
5102157AE
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Universal Joint with Snap Rings on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
Begin with tapping the bearing cap's outside to gently release one of the snap rings, before you take the snap rings off both sides of the yoke (1). Set the yoke with the grease fitting facing up, put a socket sized to match the bearing cap under the yoke on a press and place this socket beneath the yoke. Pick another socket with an outside that is smaller than the bearing cap on the upper bearing cap and push (1) the lower cap through the yoke. Should pressing with your hand not remove the bearing cap, you should lightly tap or hit the ear of the yoke near the cap to release it. Remove the bearing cap, flip the yoke over in the press and straighten (1) the cross before removing the rest of the bearing cap (2). Coat the inside of the yoke bore with EP N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease, attach the cross to the yoke so the lube fitting is pointed up and cover the cross (2) with a bearing cap (1). Slide each bearing cap into the yoke bore until you've cleared the snap ring area and repeat for the opposite bearing cap. If the joint doesn't move smoothly, gently hit the yoke with a hammer to fit the bearings, grease the lube fitting if you have one and put in the propeller shaft.