Friday, June 3, 2011

What tools will i need to change a u-joint on the front axle of my 98 dodge 1/2 ton standard cap pickup?

you need a 3/8 allen bit to remove the caliper and rotor.3/8 drive ratchet to turn the 3/8 bit.1/2 inch drive breaker bar and a 9/16 inch 12 point socket,make sure to tap it on all the way the bolts holding the hub assembly into the spindel are quite tight.If you dont have a good torque wrench dont bother with the axel nut,otherwise you%26#039;ll need a 1%26amp;11/16 inch socket to remove it.1/4 inch dia. roll pin punch to knock off u-joint lock rings.Hammers to help remove bearing assembly and knock u-joint out of shaft.When removing the bearing assembly,back each bolt out 2-3 turns.Leave socket only on a bolt and tap it with a hammer,alternate between all bolts till it comes loose enough to get a prybar behind the flange and work it the rest of the way out.Don%26#039;t forget the most important tool of all,SAFTEY STANDS. Good luck.|||a hammer, a vice, a medium punch, a wrench and proper socket ( not sure of size, most likely a 12 point) and a pair of needle nose pliers. BE CAREFULL, the rollers in side the caps like to fall out and break when you try and dive the caps into the yoke. use grease to secure them and take your time, with a lil pratice you will be a pro.