Why did I Forget To mark my driveshaft before removal?
Why did I Forget To mark my driveshaft before removal?
If you had a good shaft and both ends are welded on then you couldn’t have messed that up. If you have a slip joint in the shaft or a spline of some sort between the two U-joints there is a chance you slipped it together in the wrong position.
Can a drive shaft be removed without U-joints?
What you do have to consider is the “clocking” of the u-joints. If you drive shaft is such that removing it can change the relationship between the u-joints, then your method of resolving your viberation issue should work. If both u-joints are attached to the drive shaft, then I would thing there is something else wrong.
Why are the U-joints on both ends of a shaft lined up?
Having the U-joints on both ends of the same shaft lined up with each other makes all the difference. If you had a good shaft and both ends are welded on then you couldn’t have messed that up. If you have a slip joint in the shaft or a spline of some sort between the two U-joints there is a chance you slipped it together in the wrong position.
What’s the difference between U-joints and driveshaft flanges?
Removing the driveshaft flange or the U-bolts and reattaching it in a different position makes no difference. Having the U-joints on both ends of the same shaft lined up with each other makes all the difference. If you had a good shaft and both ends are welded on then you couldn’t have messed that up.
Do you need to replace the drive shaft on a Dodge Ram?
Recommended only if you want a brand new, OEM replacement and nothing else. In 4WD Dodge Rams the drive shaft is connected to the transfer case, as opposed to 2WD Dodge Rams where the drive shaft is connected directly to the transmission. In either case, removal of the drive shaft is generally the same procedure.
What causes a drive shaft to break on a Dodge Ram?
The twisting and turning motion of the drive shaft is referred to as torque, and excessive amounts of torque can cause the drive shaft to bend and break. Drive shafts that aren’t straight and balanced are susceptible to vibration, damage, and (ultimately) failure. Replacing a drive shaft may seem intimidating, but the task isn’t too difficult.
What to do with a Rusty Dodge RAM drive shaft?
If you don’t have an air wrench, spray the drive shaft bolts with WD-40 or Liquid Wrench and let sit for a few minutes. These bolts can get very rusty and be tough to remove. Line the ground beneath the ends of the drive shaft with paper towels, near where it connects to the transmission.
If you had a good shaft and both ends are welded on then you couldn’t have messed that up. If you have a slip joint in the shaft or a spline of some sort between the two U-joints there is a chance you slipped it together in the wrong position.
