2003 Dodge Durango CV Axels

Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • AWD
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  • 89,000 MILES
How hard is it to replace a cv when it's binding and knocking? Is it 1 half shaft for the front and one for the back or 2 each?
Friday, October 24th, 2008 AT 8:12 PM

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Tiny
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I hope this will help

1.Remove or disconnect the following:
à † Skid plate, if equipped
à † Front wheel
à † Split pin
à † Nut lock
à † Spring washer
à † Hub nut
à † Brake caliper and rotor
à † Wheel speed sensor, if equipped
à † Wheel bearing and hub assembly
2.Pry the inner tripod joint out of the differential and remove the axle halfshaft.
To install:

1.Install the axle halfshaft so that the snapring is felt to seat in the joint housing groove.
2.Install or connect the following:
à † Wheel bearing and hub assembly
à † Wheel speed sensor, if equipped
à † Brake caliper and rotor
à † Hub nut. Tighten the nut to 180 ft. lbs. (244 Nm).
à † Spring washer
à † Nut lock
à † Split pin
à † Front wheel
à † Skid plate, if equipped


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/52960_0900c1528005898b_1.jpg



To separate the halfshaft from the hub, remove the cotter pin, nut lock and spring washer from the axle shaftSeal

1.Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this manual.
2.Remove or disconnect the following:
à † Front axle shafts
à † Differential cover
à † Differential and ring gear assembly
à † Axle seals
To install:

1.Press the axle seals into the differential housing with Turnbuckle 6797 and Disc set 8110.
2.Install or connect the following:
à † Differential and ring gear assembly. Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm).
à † Differential cover. Tighten the bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
à † Front axle shafts
3.Fill the axle assembly with gear oil and check for leaks

2.Remove or disconnect the following:
à † Axle halfshaft from the vehicle
à † Inner tripod joint boot clamps
à † Tripod joint housing
à † Snapring
à † Circlip
à † Tripod joint
To install:

NOTE
Use new snaprings, clips, and boot clamps for assembly.1.Install or connect the following:
à † Tripod joint
à † Circlip
à † Snapring
à † Tripod joint housing
2.Fill the tripod joint housing and boot with grease and tighten the boot clamps.
3.Install the axle halfshaft.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/52960_0900c1528005897b_1.jpg


Boot clamp location
Removing the snapring


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/52960_0900c1528005897d_1.jpg


CV joint housing


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/52960_0900c1528005897e_1.jpg


Tripod joint


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/52960_0900c1528005897f_1.jpg


Housing bushing


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/52960_0900c15280058980_1.jpg


Inner CV joint boo
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Friday, October 24th, 2008 AT 8:56 PM

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