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Derek
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11/27/2003
20:14:10
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 Subject: Tips on front axleshaft replacement.
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I just replaced the driver's side axle shaft on my '97 Dakota 4wd today. Two minor problems cropped up that I would like to point out. The spindle nut was impossible to remove even using an impact wrench and also a 6' cheater bar. A little heat directly to the nut from a propane torch solved the problem. It seems someone used red(permanent) loctite on the nut. I just had the ball joints replaced so maybe the mechanic used the loctite even though it's not helping anything(there is a cotter pin that retains the nut should it come loose). Another problem that cropped up was that I couldn't get enough clearance to lower the shaft down below the control arm. To solve this I simply placed a jack underneath the control arm and jacked it completely up. This allowed just enough room to slide the axleshaft down below. Everything else went like a piece of cake. Hopefully this will help make someone's job easier.
Derek
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