QU11036 AAM 925 AA 9-1/4" Front Outer Axle Shaft 2003-2008 Dodge Ram

QU11036 AAM 925 AA 9-1/4" Front Outer Axle Shaft for 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Mega Cab Rama 1500  is a genuine factory American Axle Manufacturing original equipment Outer Axle Shaft with Slinger for AAM 925 Front Drive Axles in 2003-2008 model year Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2004-2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks. Made in Mexico.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
U-Joint Type
Installing
Inspect Gears
Hub Rusted In
Removing
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: U-Joint Type
QU11036 Axle Shaft takes an internal c-clip type universal joint made to AAM 1485WJ series size specifications. The cup diameter is 1-3/8" and the joint the inside width between the yoke ears is 2.92". QU11036 will not accept Axle U-Joints made to Spicer 1480WJ specifications!!!!

Tech Note 2: Installing
Most axle shaft universal joint service is done using makeshift tools and hammering on the parts until something gives. Axle Shafts and Axle universal joints are precise components that can be easily damaged by such slam-bang work. There is a better way to perform u-joint service using application specific press tooling and approved service procedures such as those illustrated in my four page, color illustrated, TSB4597 Service Tech Bulletin. Also See our U-Joint Tools web page or our individual Tool Pages for QT1065 C-Frame Press, QT4009 Large U-Joint Separator Yoke, QT4011 Press Tip and QT4015 Press Anvil.

Tech Note 3: Inspect Gears
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 4: Hub Rusted In
Dodge did not have AAM put any anti-corrosion 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 5: Removing
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 6: Matching Parts
QU40765 Factory AAM Axle U-Joint
TK40444 Torque King® Premium Cold-Forged Factory Lubed Axle U-Joint
TK40446 Torque King® Premium Cold-Forged Greaseable Axle U-Joint
QU10954 Left (short side) Axle Shaft Assembly 2003-2008
QU11109 Right (long side) Axle Shaft Assembly 2003-2008
QU11190 Left (short side) Axle Shaft Assembly 2009
QU11191 Right (long side) Axle Shaft Assembly 2009
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit Steering Knuckle to Wheel Hub Bolt
QU10965 Differential Cover Gasket
QU11103 Differential Cover Bolts
QU10945 Inner Axle Shaft Seal
QU10954 Left (short 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

Applications:
Dodge:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Ram 1500 Mega Cab: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008