Description
TK11549 Ram AAM Outer Axle Shaft is a genuine AAM 1555 series 35 spline outer axle shaft for 2013-2018 Ram 3500, 2014-2018 Ram 2500 4x4 trucks with the AAM 925 9-1/4" Ring Gear 12 Bolt Electric Central Axle Disconnect Front Axle.
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Service
Removal
U-Joint Specs
Matching Parts
Applications
Tech Note 1: Service
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 Dodge Truck AAM Front Axle Shaft 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 2: Removal
Due to the amount of force needed to press out big joints like these from the axle shaft yokes, it is very easy to compress the yoke ears enough to take a "set" that will make installing the snap rings difficult or impossible. This will not only increase your blood pressure, but it will also guarantee short part life if you do force the rings in. We see this problem over and over again, in fact more universal joints and axle yokes are wrecked by slam-bang methods of u-joint replacement than by any other cause. Moral of the story is: Use the right tools and service procedures or be prepared to pay the price.
Tech Note 3: U-Joint Specs
TK11549 takes AAM 1555 series inside c-clip type Universal Joints with 1-3/8" diameter cups. Distance between inside of yoke ears is 3.702". Matching u-joints are TK50253 (Premium AAM Non-Greaseable) and QU11173 (Greasable).
Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Interactive Exploded View XV1018 2013-up Dodge Ram 2500/3500 AAM 925 CAD Front Axle
A560731 Left Axle Shaft Assembly
A560732 Right Axle Shaft Assembly
QU40617 Outer Axle Shaft Slinger
QU50823 Left Inner Axle Shaft
QU11173 Greaseable Axle U-Joint
TK50253 Non-Greaseable Axle U-Joint
QU10945 Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal
QU11375 CAD Shift Collar
QU11373 CAD Diff Output Shaft
QU11374 Shaft Support Bearing
TK11458 Axle Shaft to Hub Nut
QU11302 AAM Ball Joint Set
TK11408 Dynatrac Rebuildable Ball Joints
TK11486 Carli Lifetime Ball Joints
TK11412 Dynatrac ProSteer Knurled Greaseable Rebuildable Ball Joint Kit
QU10861 Wheel Hub to Steering Knuckle Bolt
QU11264 Left Steering Knuckle
QU11265 Right Steering Knuckle
QU11063 Left Disc Brake Rotor Shield
QU11064 Right Disc Brake Rotor Shield
QU11316 Front Hub and Bearing Assembly
Applications
Dodge and Ram:
Ram 2500 4x4 Front Axle Shaft: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Ram 3500 4x4 Front Axle Shaft: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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