2005 Dodge Ram Propeller Shaft and U Joints

Tiny
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2005 Dodge Ram V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I had the front U-joints go out in my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. I had them replaced, but I believe that they may not have been properly aligned. How do I fix this?
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 12:18 AM

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Tiny
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Do you have a vibration?

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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 4:06 AM
Tiny
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No. No vibration. Just having trouble with it shifting gears when in motion, sometimes. I did notice that the sliding yoke looked like it may need to be replaced. Like I said, when the U joint came apart and then put back in, I dont think that it aligned like it was supposed to be.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 11:11 PM
Tiny
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If the tail shaft was misaligned it would be a vibration issue, it will not affect the transmissions operation at all.

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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 1:00 AM

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