2005 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Topics covered: Wheel, Axle, Differential.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on October 9, 2010
Limited slip keeps engaginig back wheels
Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2005 Dodge Ram V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 184000 miles
I have a 1500 dodge ram big horn 4 wheel drive. The limited slip (or posi) keeps engaging and disengaging (whith a loud pop like I drove over a loose man hole when it disengages) at low ideal speeds when i turn. It recently had the (i cant remember what it was named) seal on the front of the rear differential where the yoke goes in replaced with a metalic color to the gear oil when it was cleaned out and replaced. The mechanic said there was no apparent damage but it did concern him and said that I may or may not have problems with it in the future. Have you heard of such a noise and action? What should I be looking for to repair this?
2005 Dodge Ram V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 184000 miles
I have a 1500 dodge ram big horn 4 wheel drive. The limited slip (or posi) keeps engaging and disengaging (whith a loud pop like I drove over a loose man hole when it disengages) at low ideal speeds when i turn. It recently had the (i cant remember what it was named) seal on the front of the rear differential where the yoke goes in replaced with a metalic color to the gear oil when it was cleaned out and replaced. The mechanic said there was no apparent damage but it did concern him and said that I may or may not have problems with it in the future. Have you heard of such a noise and action? What should I be looking for to repair this?
Asked by ajunlimitedAnswer
Replied on October 10, 2010
Honestly, the pinion seal shouldn't have caused anything like this. Did they replace the gear lube and install a limited slip additive?
Replied on October 11, 2010
I was out of town in Kentucky when I had the shop fix it. I live in Boise, Idaho. I am not sure about the limited slip additive, but they did replace the gear lube. It was also months (about 4) before this problem started. Should I drop the pumpkin and redo or give it all fresh lube and limited slip additive to see if that does anything?
Replied on October 11, 2010
I would try to service it with the proper additive before going into a major repair.