Auto Repair: Replace Front Axle CV Joint Dodge Durango Dakota 1998-03 – 1AAuto.com
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1A Auto shows you the steps to remove and install the front axle CV joint on a 1998 Dodge Durango. This procedure is the same for 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, and 03 Dodge Durango.
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This video was extremely helpful! Thank You!
is this the same procedure for a 1995 dakota they take the same cv axle as
98 durango
lets see if i can do it now lol
@crissy7503 You could try to lift the Jeep up and turn the wheel by hand to
see if you can tell where the noise is coming from. If the axle is bent of
bad you may see the tire hop up and down. Hope this helps you out.
@jasonrussell1980 You may want to remove it so that it’s out of the way.
I HAVE A SPLIT SHAFT DOUBLE-DUTY AXLE IN MINE, I ALSO HAVE TURBO RAM-CORE
EXTREME EXHAUST WHICH MAKE MY TRIPLE TRANS AXLE PUT DOWN 164 HORSEPOWER AND
1042 FTLBS TORQUE.
I have a 04 durango my truck is running hot only during the day ive
replaced the thermostat, when my gauge rises to the h i cut on the heat,
then the gauge begans to drop. what do you think the problem is?
Is this the cause of the ‘Clunking” noise when i turn sharp? i have a 1991
Plymouth Laser RS and when i make a sharp turn to the left it makes a loud
clunking sound on the front passenger side wheel until i straighten the
wheel out almost all the way. Not sure if i have a bad CV Axle ? :/ please
help
It could be a control arm, sway bar link, or a bushing causing the clunk.
Your best bet would be to get the front end up in the arm and check for
anything rotted or a spot where something appears to be missing.
thank you so much for the quick feedback!
can I drive without the front axles in (trying to save gas) thanks dave
You can as long as you do not have AWD and selectable 4wd.
I have a 2000 Dakota, and my CV axels look nothing like the ones you are
working on in this video. I do not have bolts to unscrew to get my axel
off. I need to remove my drivers side CV axel, and it is stuck. Prying,
hammering… what next?
Great vid! How long is that extension you’re using on the impact to remove
the six inner bolts?
it may be about 15″ or so.
This video should cover from 98-03, not sure why your axles would be
different on your vehicle. If there are axles in the front there has to be
some type of nut that hold it into place.
would u sugest always replacing the cotter pin even if u take it out
intacted?
If it’s in good shape you can reuse it. If it’s all rusty and falling apart
you should replace it.
ok
i have the same problem it slides in on the backside and is held by a snap
ring inside the shaft
my front axles look nothing like that either. No bolts hold it on. 2000
Durango.
same thing, i have a 2001 4.7 quad cab 4×4, axle slides on as opposed to
being bolted on like in the video
Can you guys be found anywhere in Houston? And Do you reassemble cars?
from 2000+ they changed the steering to rack and pinion, and changed
differentials ( I think it used to be a dana 35 but i’m not sure), and in
the process they changed the cv from a flange style to a spline style. for
those you match up the splines and then push them in while turning until
the c ring locks in.
Thanks for the video; question for you: my 99 Dakota Sport (5.2, auto, 231
part-time transfer case) has what appears to be the same setup as your 98
Durango. However, my factory service manual indicates that the steering
linkage and/or control arm needs to be disconnected to replace the CV axle.
Other videos show a lot of disassembly in order to change out the axle. It
doesn’t look like you did this, although clearly you were able to replace
the axle– did you do something that wasn’t shown in the video to get this
done? Thanks for your help!