In this video we finish up what we started in the last video. The U-joint is pressed in and it is time to reinstall the axle and hub assembly. Mrs.O also arm wrestles Eric O. ๐Ÿ™‚ -Enjoy!
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48 thoughts on “Dodge ram 2500/3500: front wheel bearings u-joints – part ii”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bryan witzenburg says:

    How do you like the harbor freight earthquake half-inch impact wrench

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MDpilot says:

    Do you know the torque spec # for the 4 bolts to the bearing hub?

    Thanks aweso.e channel

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jose Hernandez says:

    Been there done that man Ford are a pain in the rear ๐Ÿ˜

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bismarck San Diego says:

    How happy are you with the harbor freight impact?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TheCaperfish says:

    living in eastern Canada and more salt than anywhere I have learned to cut u joint out with zip disc first , that way you are only banging out one cap at a time instead of 2 caps at the same time , less stress and pressure needed , in theory much less chance of bending ears on axle

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thedanyes says:

    It's interesting how hard it was to get the rest of that spline in. I wonder if it would be easier if you marked the axle shaft angle before you removed it and then inserted it back in the same orientation.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Flembott says:

    Hey south main auto repair. Great videos! How long should this job take a guy if he has the proper tooling and space to do the job? Iโ€™m mechanically hands on but first time doing the job!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AmbersCisco CAT says:

    THIS GUY IS BOTH A TEACHER AND SUPERIOR MECHANIC! A BAD BEARING ON THESE TRUCKS IS A DEATH TRAP.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars floydrturbo1 says:

    excellent presentation. Wish I knew these needed replacing that frequently as my son is on the side of I-40 when front end vibration sheered the studs off and wheel rolled off. He says he recently tightened lug nuts with the new digital torque wrench I bought him. So he figures the bearing is shot and a shop he found on the road is doing the replacement even tho he could do it but he doesn't have all the tools needed especially the 1 5/16" 12 point and torque wrench with him.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Craig White says:

    Nothing like a good piece of hickory!!!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Johnson says:

    brake dust shield?

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Silent Watch says:

    Hello, love your show very informative.
    I have a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 with 35000 miles and I have a slight shake nothing drastic when I reach 39 to 49 mph and then it goes away. Any suggestions to why this is happening???
    Any help will be grateful.
    Angel from Tucson, AZ

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lee Fisher says:

    You and your wife having too much fun my wife would beat me up she is a mean woman I would have two black eyes and a broke arm

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Michael Cuff says:

    These are a PIA! I think kingpins are easier! Lol!

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K D says:

    Absolutely no reason to reinstall the keepers on the studs. FYI – Most aftermarket wheels do not have relief cuts around the lug holes and a vibration or a loose wheel can result if they are not removed.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antmananthony says:

    Come on Mrs. O use the muscle! doing mechanics work in a sundress and heels!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Harris says:

    Thanks for posting this. I don't see how you can be so happy while working in all that rust. Now I feel bad about complaining about the slight patina on my hubs. haha

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lt_Dans_legs14 says:

    Hey man is the passenger side bearing just that much harder to get all the way seated on the splines?

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mytubetoyourtube1 says:

    people like you make me look smart…I wanna send you something… you take payments? couldn't have done this u joint without ya

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bruce Mitchell says:

    He didnโ€™t put any new seals (any seals period) on before putting the hub back on.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Boyne says:

    Mrs O with the guns. You know the only way to beat her Eric is to make he laugh

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars None None says:

    I just wanted to say thank you for your most wonderful work on creating these how to videos I have learned a great deal and I'm glad I don't live in New York area it's too bad the way that's all treasure vehicles in Mississippi we don't have that problem so I just wanted to say I appreciate you you're a very wonderful and knowledgeable good mechanic I noticed this video was put out two years ago if you still read these notes keep up the good work

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ricky brown says:

    It's funny you say that about wooden handle hammers. I bought the snap-on fiber handle set & find myself always going to the wooden ones also. Just old school maybe?

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ricky brown says:

    Why didn't you clean it before you put the axle In. Lol

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Big Blue says:

    I love your videos Eric the car guy

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cameron Garcia says:

    Great video. So its needs to be in four wheel drive before removing the axles? Been researching and first heard of this in your video. About to tackle this job this weekend on my 2008 ram 3500.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jack says:

    great video and appreciate the detail. I have a couple questions. I blow out my wheel bearing and had to fix it on the road. when I put the brake caliper back on one of the bolts didn't seat all the way down. can I add a washer to it to make up the difference? been riding it as is for a month but now that warmer weather is here I figure I'll address it. second thing is when I did the repair (in the snow, in a parking lot of course) I noticed the u-joint needed replacing. ideally I would of done it at the same time but given the condition I figured it was better to wait. when I check the parts site it shows "Front shaft" and "Wheel joints" u-joint options. I need the same one you did but I'm thinking the "Front shaft" option is for the front of the drive shaft. thanks for any guidance you can provide. ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregory McGhee says:

    Every shop needs a Mrs. O

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rams and RZR says:

    Man that was super helpful video thanks Eric. And you better watch out mrs. O gonna ruff you up one day ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Teribus13 says:

    Mrs O is all gunned up ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช Tougher than an old Volvo wagon ๐Ÿ˜

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Efrem Williams says:

    1. You hit the lotto with Mrs. O
    2. I'm glad I don't work on Dodge trucks
    3. Great video

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars masseymm says:

    Good for another 40 or 50k lol

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars zeke azak says:

    sure likes the word "douche"!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars serg javier says:

    Can I come learn from you Eric?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R.A.W. Raleigh Arm Wrestling says:

    This was my favorite video of yours for obvious reasons.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Martin Kucic says:

    Mrs. O is a hottie!
    I donโ€™t know why she doesnโ€™t kick your buttski.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Byron Brautigam says:

    That was great it showed me exactly what I needed to know and pretty much in real time and I also have a hammer like that I got a 48 years ago when I started in the machine shop and I still have it

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Henry G says:

    I love finding tools on the side of the road!!!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dev Inglis says:

    How tf did you get the shaft out

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dev Inglis says:

    What year is it

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Salvador Gutierrezr says:

    ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โœŒ

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donnie Robertson says:

    Second time watching 6y/5/2020

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Peter Godbold says:

    I replaced my u-joint on the passenger side of my 2011 ram 3500 and everything went together fine but my service four-wheel drive and ABS light came on, how do I fix it and why did it come on ?

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DL Bro says:

    Thanks dude, this is awesome! Super helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K W says:

    Great video…i found it really informative….also thanks for the report on the Earth QuakeXT……will keep that in mind when i decide to purchase an electric impact.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars UreaSmith says:

    Factory spec torque. Ummph!

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Dyckman says:

    Eric, that was a great video! Thanks !!

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mahendra Elijah Poinoosammy says:

    It is so nice to see you and your wife playing around. Behind a good man, is a good woman, they say. May God be in your relationship for ever. Amen.

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