2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup

  • 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:287, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:287, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:225, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:225, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS

This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.

U-Joint with Snap Rings

Disassemble
  • Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
  • Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
  • Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove half shaft nut from shaft.
  • Remove brake caliper and rotor.
  • Remove steering knuckle.
  • Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
  • Remove half shaft from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to inst...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove half shaft nut from shaft.
  • Remove brake caliper and rotor.
  • Remove steering knuckle.
  • Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
  • Remove half shaft from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to inst...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

Front

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
  • Mark a line across axle companion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
  • Remove axle/transfer case companion flange bolts. Remove dust boot clamp from the C/V joint end of shaft if equipped.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks.
    • Install NEW axle companion flange bolts, coated with Loctite 242, and torque front propeller shaft axle companion flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
    • Torque front propeller sh...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.

U-Joint with Snap Rings

Disassemble
  • Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
  • Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
  • Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Front

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
  • Mark a line across axle companion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
  • Remove axle/transfer case companion flange bolts. Remove dust boot clamp from the C/V joint end of shaft if equipped.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks.
    • Install NEW axle companion flange bolts, coated with Loctite 242, and torque front propeller shaft axle companion flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
    • Torque front propeller sh...

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