QU10954 2003-2008 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Left Front Axle Shaft Assembly

QU10954 2003-2008 Dodge AAM 9-1/4" Left Front Axle Shaft Assembly is a genuine factory assembled American Axle Manufacturing original equipment drivers side (left or short side) axle assembly for AAM 925 Front Drive Axles in 2003-2008 model year Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks. Includes Outer Axle Shaft, Outer Axle Shaft Slinger, factory lubed QU40765 Axle U-Joint, and Left Inner Axle Shaft. Made in Mexico.

Also See: QA10954R Reconditioned Left Front Axle Shaft Assembly available while supplies last.

Need More Info? Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!

Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Removing
Hub Removal
Removing Axle
Matching Parts
Safety Notes:
Applications

Tech Note 1: Before Removing
Although it is a good idea to pull the diff cover so you can inspect the gears and change the oil, you do NOT have to remove the cover as there are no retaining rings (C-Clips) used on AAM 925 inner axle shafts.

Tech Note 2: Hub Removal
Dodge did not have AAM put any anticorrosion coating between the wheel hub and steering knuckle. If your front axle has never been apart before, there is a good chance the hub bearing support is rust frozen to the steering knuckle. While a heavy duty puller like our QT1072 can often pull the hub, you have to be VERY careful that you do not separate and ruin the hub assembly when using a puller. For badly stuck hubs, I prefer to torch the ball joints and remove the steering knuckle and wheel hub as an assembly which can be pressed apart on a shop press. Before you get into your axle, you might want to order Tech Service Bulletin TSB4586 AAM 925 Ball Joint Service and/or TSB4597 AAM 925 Front Axle Shaft Service.

Tech Note 3: Removing Axle
When trying to remove the old axle shaft from the vehicle, it may seem like the shaft is "stuck". There is no C-Clip or Spring Clip holding the inner axle shaft in the differential. However the oil bath type inner axle seal is a tight fit on the shaft, so you may need to place a pry bar between the inner yoke and axle housing and apply outward pressure on the axle shaft.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QU10861 Steering Knuckle to Wheel Hub Bolt
QU10965 Differential Cover Gasket
QU11103 Differential Cover Bolts
QU10945 Inner Axle Shaft Seal
QU11109 Right (long side) Axle Shaft Assembly
QK4586 Ball Joint Set
QT1008 Axle Shaft Nut Socket
QK4685 Inner Axle Shaft Seal and Installer Tool Kit
TSB4597 AAM 925 Front Axle Shaft Service
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Safety Notes:
There is a lot of chat on the Internet about using your power steering to force the hub assembly out of the knuckle. It may work, but it is insanely dangerous to do, plus it severely stresses the steering linkage, steering gear, and frame. If you have a suicide complex fine, go ahead and do it, just make sure I am not on the same road you are when your steering fails and you kill yourself!

Applications:
Dodge:
Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008