Changing front u joints 06' 2500

[SCHMITTY]

So a coworker of mine has an 06' cr and his front u joints are shot and I told him I have changed the front axle u joints on my 96' 1/2 ton gasser many times( I had a locker in the front and it ate u joints). Is there any major differences between the 96' 1/2 ton and the 06' 3/4 ton when changing the u joints? And are the axle/castle nut sizes the same? Thanks

 

[Gibson]

Make sure you check the ball joints. But it's pretty straight forward if you've ever tore down a front axle before. No special snap rings or anything like the fords have.

 

[hummin cummins]

Make sure you have the tool to help push the bearing out of the knuckle or you could be there for hours trying to get them out.

 

[diesel_importer]

I can't remember the castle but size but I use a 3-4" breaker bar and put a small jack stand under the extension to keep everything straight while I break it loose with a cheater pipe.

 

[diesel_importer]

Special tool is an old socket with 3" extension, crank truck and turn wheel.

 

[Gibson]

I can't remember the castle but size but I use a 3-4" breaker bar and put a small jack stand under the extension to keep everything straight while I break it loose with a cheater pipe.

I just use an impact.....

 

[Cummins2000]

I just use an impact.....

Some of us do not own an expensive one that will do the job. I agree it is the way to go if it works.

 

[Penni]

X 2 on the use of either a socket, or the special tool to get the bearing out! Saves SO much time...

 

[SCHMITTY]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have the 1-11/16 socket from doing the the u joints on my 1996 1/2 ton. So the unit bearing might be a pain in a$# to remove ? I'll see if I can borrow my neighbor's snap on impact gun. Thanks again

 

[Gibson]

DIY Ball Joint Replacement - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum here you go

 

[hummin cummins]

Special tool is an old socket with 3" extension, crank truck and turn wheel.

Well, it used to be, but I spent the big bucks. :doh:

 

[SCHMITTY]

Thanks guys. That socket/extension truck worked well.