U-joint changing I need exact directions on how to change the u-joints on a 2500 dodge ram 4x4

Big A-- there are specs for the ball joint stud nuts!!
You're the exact reason I don't take mine to dealerships!!!
Do my own work.
Torque specs are put out for a reason u DA!

you can pick abook up for less then $25 at the part house that gives you ever thing on the truck

I suggest going to a harbor freight store or website and getting their ball joint replacement kit. it is well worth the money.

check torque on hub bearing nut sounds like bearing not seated all the way

AAM is american axle manfactur its is equal to say a dana 60 that was use in dodge chev ford truck for years you could find out more buy goggleing it

The drive shaft will need to be removed. Remove ujoint cap clips from yolk and shaft. Should be four all together.tap out the u joints.
Remove cap from new ujoint. place into yoke from outside. Slip ujoint inside, attach to cap. press ujoint into housing. do the same with drive shaft side. Dont forget to put the new clips provided, on the shaft and yolk

can it not be done without removing the hub ?? dont think you can get hub off without removing the track control ball joint?do you have the right tools??

It sound like a wheel joint. They are u-joints right behind the brake rotors. If you had one replaced, the other one might have went bad. Or the new one might be junk.

48,000 miles or 48 months
Maintenance Service Schedule 2007 dodge
Change engine oil and engine oil filter
Rotate tires
Lubricate drivetrain / steering / suspension
grease fittings (if equipped)-except Powerwagon
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting
(2500 / 3500, 4X4 & Powewagon)
Lubricate tie rod end links - Powerwagon
Check automatic transmission fluid level
Check manual transmission fluid level
Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect brake hoses and brake linings
Inspect the CV joints/U-joints (if equipped) and
front suspension components
Check spare tire for proper pressure & correct
stowage
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 4X4

51,000 miles or 51 months
Maintenance Service Schedule
Change engine oil and engine oil filter
Lubricate drivetrain / steering / suspension
grease fittings (if equipped)-except Powerwagon
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting
(2500/3500, 4X4 & Powerwagon)
Lubricate tie rod end links - Powerwagon
Check automatic transmission fluid level
Check manual transmission fluid level
Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect brake hoses
Inspect the CV joints/U-joints (if equipped) and
front suspension components

Not hard, you'll need a special socket to get the axle nut off and getting the bearing out of the spindle is usually a real chore. Since it sounds like the spindle is already out, you might be able to do it in a press.

To get the ball joints out of the spindle, drive them out with a hammer. If you need to get the ball joint out of the axle, strike the axle next to where the ball joint taper is with a large hammer. That will usually distort the axle material enough (for a split second) to let the tappered section loose.