Does anyone know? - Dodge Diesel

elirandolph · 02-20-2008, 11:24 AM

How are the front axle shafts retained? In order to pull the axle shafts out do you have to open up the diff and remove a retainer clip? Or is it retained by the castle nut on the hub assembly. Service manual says to remove axle shaft and thats it. Am I missing something?

TIA

Eli

ratlratl · 02-20-2008, 03:10 PM

There are no internal clips. Just the nut on the axle through the hub.

Chris

elirandolph · 02-20-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ratlratl

There are no internal clips. Just the nut on the axle through the hub.

Chris

Cool! thats what I was hoping for.

elirandolph · 02-20-2008, 06:59 PM

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/balljoint.php

Can someone explain to me what CAD is that is referenced in the write up link above (first paragraph). I know this is on a Dana axle, but I was wondering if I have to do this with the AAM axle. Once I have the hub off I can just pull the axles out right? Is there a need to lock it in 4x4 before I start?

TIA

ELI

rams-n-hogs · 02-20-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elirandolph

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/balljoint.php

Can someone explain to me what CAD is that is referenced in the write up link above (first paragraph). I know this is on a Dana axle, but I was wondering if I have to do this with the AAM axle. Once I have the hub off I can just pull the axles out right? Is there a need to lock it in 4x4 before I start?

TIA

ELI

CAD is Central Axle Disconnect. The AAM axles don't have it. Once the hub is off, you can just pull the axle out. No need to lock it in 4x4.

elirandolph · 02-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rams-n-hogs

CAD is Central Axle Disconnect. The AAM axles don't have it. Once the hub is off, you can just pull the axle out. No need to lock it in 4x4.

Thanks for the Help.

02-20-2008, 03:10 PM	#2
ratlratl MMMmmmm.... Grits!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HEART OF, NC Posts: 1,031 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	There are no internal clips. Just the nut on the axle through the hub. Chris __________________ 07.5 2500 4x2 5.7 HEMI Khaki *MANVAN* Yeah, It's a HEMI :-( SILENCE IS GOLDEN...BUT DUCT TAPE IS SILVER CHEAP....FAST....GOODYou get your choice of two, but it won't be the third

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02-20-2008, 06:59 PM	#4
elirandolph Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 650 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/balljoint.php Can someone explain to me what CAD is that is referenced in the write up link above (first paragraph). I know this is on a Dana axle, but I was wondering if I have to do this with the AAM axle. Once I have the hub off I can just pull the axles out right? Is there a need to lock it in 4x4 before I start? TIA ELI

02-20-2008, 08:26 PM