Axle Bearing?

Tiny
ERICMIG
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  • 2004 DODGE RAM
I hear strange noise from the differential went driving need replace oil or are not what to do I don't have to much money to take to dealer what you recommend to do?
Sunday, April 12th, 2009 AT 9:30 AM

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Tiny
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What kind of noise? Banning? Whine? Grind? First step is to remove the cover, put a catch pail under it, Insect for metal on the magnet, a lot means trouble, small amounts are not bad.

This video will show you how to change the bearing out, different car but the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/zarxKsspr3s

let me know
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
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Is cain of ginnig noise dont sound like metal
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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First things to check when you get a noise in the drivetrain, are the U-Joints, they are the weakest link.
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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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Need to replace right rear outer bearing?
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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This repair is the same differential as a Chevy pretty much, here is a video that will show you how

https://youtu.be/zarxKsspr3s

AXLE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
Place transmission in neutral.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Remove brake caliper, adapter and rotor.
Remove axle shaft.
NOTE:The seal and bearing can be removed at the same time with the bearing removal tool.

Remove axle shaft seal from axle tube with a small pry bar.
Remove axle shaft bearing with Bearing Remover 6310 and Foot 6310-9

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How hard is it to replace rear Axle Bearings on a 1996 1500 4x4 Dodge Ram Truck? Thank you
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Remove wheel unbolt axle remove axle then lock nut for outer wheel bearing if need inner remove drum oil seal and inner bearing. Well need bearing puller
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