How much play should the driveshaft have?
How much play should the driveshaft have?
With the car’s weight on the tires, you should be able to take the rear u-joint loose and push the driveshaft forward about 3/4 of an inch until the yoke bottoms out. Any less than that and you risk bottoming the yoke on bumps.
How big is the rear axle on a Dodge Dakota?
spacing, its tight. Rear : 7.25″ (4×2 w/I4 and V6) 8.25 (all others) Both are sprung by leaf packs over the axle. (4×2 is sprung under the axle) L4 and V6 7.25 and 8.25 used V8 Chrysler 8.25″ HD. * Lock Right has a Locker for the 8.25 axle. Ratios: Dakotas came with 3.21, 3.55, or 3.90.
Is there a problem with my Dodge Dakota?
The rear end has been serviced as recommended by Dodge. I’ve got great pictures of parts in the bottom of the rear end when the rear cover was pulled. PS: Dodge would not pay one cent of the costs. Yeah, unfortunately not an uncommon problem with the American Axle supplied rears.
Why does my Dodge Dakota make a whirling noise?
It’s probably a pinion bearing. My 94 Dakota has a whirrling sound that is coming from a bad bearing in the rear diff. Even though the sound is coming from the rear diff, it does sound like its coming from the front diff.
What’s the low range ratio on a Dodge Dakota?
NP207 Low range ratio 2.72:1 1988 – 1996 NP231 Low range ratio 2.72:1 The Haynes manual also refers to a model NP241, but no other info can be found, may be misprint. Axles / Suspension Front : IFS 7.25″ torsion bar supported.
The rear end has been serviced as recommended by Dodge. I’ve got great pictures of parts in the bottom of the rear end when the rear cover was pulled. PS: Dodge would not pay one cent of the costs. Yeah, unfortunately not an uncommon problem with the American Axle supplied rears.
Why does my Dodge Dakota make a thump noise?
My dakota r/t has a noise coming from my rear end when I go about 40mph it makes a thump noise as if I hit somthing.It does not do it all the time.Do you have a answer Well, without more information it is possible that your truck has a U-joint that is begining to seize.
Why does my Dodge Dakota make a whine when I coast?
I’m curious what you find. 02 Dakota 4×4 had left front wheel bearing assy replaced.still whines,sounds like it is coming from under front end not rear. push the clutch un an let ‘er coast and it still whines. what the?? If the whine never changes with engine load or speed, don’t get nervous yet, it could be your tires.
