Replacing rear wheel bearings
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Replacing rear wheel bearings
Hey everyone, I just bought my first dodge(2003 dakota slt 4x4 with the v8 4.7) and it failed inspection due to a bad rear wheel bearing. I've been doing research and think I can do the job myself. The only question i have is what bearings should i buy? I dont want to order them and find out they don't fit while I'm doing the job. Are there different sized bearings based off of what rear end you have? I'm pretty sure I have the 9 1/2 and not the 8 1/2
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Not sure if they are different, but the easiest way to tell what rear end you have is to look at the Diff cover. If it is round, you have the 8.25. If it is an octagonal shape, that is the 9.25.
You can also look it up on Chrysler's VIN checker here: https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing (Use all caps for VIN letters)
Look for either Corporate 8.25 or Corporate 9.25. Also check for gear ratios. It's just useful information to have.
Oh, and congrats on the Dak!
You can also look it up on Chrysler's VIN checker here: https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing (Use all caps for VIN letters)
Look for either Corporate 8.25 or Corporate 9.25. Also check for gear ratios. It's just useful information to have.
Oh, and congrats on the Dak!
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Not sure if they are different, but the easiest way to tell what rear end you have is to look at the Diff cover. If it is round, you have the 8.25. If it is an octagonal shape, that is the 9.25.
You can also look it up on Chrysler's VIN checker here: https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing (Use all caps for VIN letters)
Look for either Corporate 8.25 or Corporate 9.25. Also check for gear ratios. It's just useful information to have.
Oh, and congrats on the Dak!
You can also look it up on Chrysler's VIN checker here: https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing (Use all caps for VIN letters)
Look for either Corporate 8.25 or Corporate 9.25. Also check for gear ratios. It's just useful information to have.
Oh, and congrats on the Dak!
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Just get the bearings from a local parts store. They should have them on the shelf, regardless of which rear you have.
The job really isn't that bad. Just smelly. Pull the cover, drain the fluid, take out the lock bolt, pull the center pin, push the axle IN, (tires and drums off already), pull the c-clip on the end of the axle, pull the axle out, pull the bearing, and seal, install new parts, put it back together. Maybe an hour, hour and a half. Wear gloves. The axle will be slimy with fluid, and it stinks.
The job really isn't that bad. Just smelly. Pull the cover, drain the fluid, take out the lock bolt, pull the center pin, push the axle IN, (tires and drums off already), pull the c-clip on the end of the axle, pull the axle out, pull the bearing, and seal, install new parts, put it back together. Maybe an hour, hour and a half. Wear gloves. The axle will be slimy with fluid, and it stinks.
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I was going to get the bearing from autozone but I really don't want the cheapo ones, I don't want to replace them again. I suppose Napa or advanced auto should have decent quality parts though. Thanks for the suggestion, I think that's a better idea than ordering them online and hoping they fit lol.
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