Hey, I have a 98 Ram 1500, with the Dana 44 front...I figured out teh jerking in teh wheel is a ujoint which has grenaded..... I need ot replace it and while I am there, plan to do the hubbearings too since removal witha hammer is MUCH faster thana puller, and I dont think with80 already on them,they are gonnalive much longer... also, gonna do both sides so they are simply done...
Got alllll the crap I need.... except the wheel nut socket, what size do I need?? I only needed a 36mm on my Dana 30 in my jeeps... anyone help me?? thanks in advance..

 

1 11/16 thats the wheeh nut size it might be something metric but i dont know thats the size i use and works good

i think its 42mm if you wanna know the metric

 

oh youll also need a good 9/16 12 pt socket too to get the bolts out of the hub. i use a 1/2drive one on a breaker bar with a snype lol

one more tip for you be VERY CARFULL taking out/putting in the axle that you dont scar the axle seal it is a PITA to change them and hte scar real easy

 

All done, dont think i killed the seals, will have ot see, teh one joints cap was exploded and parts were missing, the joint was SO rusted i couldnt pivot it with ahammer int eh vise, THERES where my mileage went! lol