Removing Axle from Dodge Ram

[bc.gold 3,406]

Most guys have someone apply the brake to keep the rotor from turning, but that only works if you have enough brake pad left to hold the rotor firm.

 

The short piece of 2x4 braced against the wheel stud kept the rotor from turning.

 

The chain connected to the wheel stud, once the three bolts holding the banjo are removed the chain is whipped then when the whip snaps the hub will come off. I may have to find a longer chain to achieve the whipping motion I need to remove that hub, you also want the chain secured tight onto the wheel stud otherwise you stand a chance of damaging the threads.

 

 

Edited June 8, 2020 by bcgold

[bc.gold 3,406]

The first axle is out, I don't fight with rusted c-clips, just use a zip cut blade to remove the bearing tabs then push the empty bearing cups forward.

 

When i made gates at  the Ranch I used drive shafts from larger scrap trucks, cut two bearing tabs off which allowed the U-joint to be used as a gate hinge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 8, 2020 by bcgold

[bc.gold 3,406]

Bearing cups with c-clips removed, the new U-joint installed and the repaired axle is now back on the truck.