How do you remove a wheel from a CV axle?

How do you remove a wheel from a CV axle?

Tape the steering knuckle joint with a hammer (hitting the knuckle where the rod goes through and not the threaded portion of the tie rod) to help remove it. Unbolt the hub from the strut tower. Two more 17mm bolts will connect the wheel hub to the strut tower.

What kind of steering wheel does a 94-97 have?

The drawing below shows the 94-97 light duty inverted Y steering and the 98-99 heavy duty T steering. The HD steering option was only available for the 98-99 model trucks. One of the best parts of this conversion is that it is a direct bolt-on for the 94-97 trucks.

Can a 94-97 Ram have steering wobble?

If you own a 94-97 Ram 2500/3500 4×4 then your probably aware of the steering related issues these trucks can have, most notably the dreaded “death wobble” and steering wander. You may have replaced all the ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, and even the control arm bushings on your truck but still have wandering or death wobble issues.

Do you need a steering dampener for a 94-97 truck?

One of the best parts of this conversion is that it is a direct bolt-on for the 94-97 trucks. However, there is one catch, in order to retain the steering dampener you will need a universal style bolt-on mount. I currently do not have a dampener installed and to be honest I really don’t feel the need to use one with this steering.

Do you need to replace steering knuckles on Dodge Ram?

Anyway, if you need to replace these or other parts on your Dodge Ram, we can offer top-quality aftermarket products providing long-lasting performance and reliability. Dodge Ram steering knuckles, spindles, and components are available on our online shelves.

How do you remove a steering knuckle from a jeep?

Remove the steering knuckle (#9 on diagram) from the axle housing. Remove the upper and lower bearing races from the axle housing with a hammer and drift punch if the special removal tool (Jeep tool #W-138) is not available. Wash all parts, including the balls on the axle housing with solvent.

What to do with a rusty closed steering knuckle?

Wash all parts, including the balls on the axle housing with solvent. If the ball part of the housing is rusty it would be a good idea to polish it with fine emery paper until it is clean. Coat the ball with a light coat of grease (such as chassis lube) so it doesn’t tear up the neoprene seal when it is installed.

What should the weight be on a closed steering knuckle?

Tighten bolts to 40 ft. lbs. Check the preload on the bearings by hooking a spring scale in the hole in the knuckle arm for the tie rod socket. Take the scale reading when the knuckle has just started its sweep. The scale reading should be 12 to 16 pounds (5.4 to 7.3 kg.) with the axle shaft and oil seal removed.