Description
QU40271 Right Axle Shaft Seal is a genuine original equipment seal used for the Right Axle Seal on all 2000, 2001, and 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks WITH the vacuum controlled Central Axle Disconnect (CAD) system. QU40271 IS NOT used on those later production 2002 models that did not have CAD. Due to the restricted area where these seals press into, it is recommended you use QT1070 Seal Installer (Included in QK4621 and TS4621 Tool Sets) for a trouble and leak free installation.
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Seal Location
Available Seal Remover Tools
4x4 Tech Help Publications
Before Installing
Check Axle Shafts
Late 2002 Axle without CAD
Matching Parts
Applications
Tech Note 1: Seal Location
Differential removal is NOT required to change your QU40271 Right Axle Shaft Seal as it is located in the right axle tube just to the right of the rectangular CAD opening.
Tech Note 2: Available Seal Removal Tools
Once the axle is disassembled, the old seals can be easily removed with our QT1145 and QT1216 Seal Remover Tools or other suitable tool such as a length of sturdy pipe that will fit inside the axle tube. You will also need to clean the inside of the axle tube to remove dirt and crud that could get pushed into your new seal during reassembly.
Tech Note 3: 4x4 Tech Help Publications
Need tech help on how to perform inner axle seal replacement on your 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 or Ram 3500? Get my TSB4620 Inner Axle Seal Replacement Tech Service Bulletin, a fully illustrated, 8 page publication with 31 color photos that is specific to 1994-1999 models but is equally applicable to 2000-2002 model service procedures except for the seal tool numbers and brake rotor removal (2000-2002 brake rotors are not part of the hub assembly). Available in print version only.
Tech Note 4: Before Installing
To replace the inner axle seals on you axle, you need to remove the brake rotors, wheel hubs, axle shafts, and CAD shift housing plus to replace the left seal the differential cover and differential need to be removed from the axle. The inner axle seals can ONLY be replaced from the inside.
Tech Note 5: Check Axle Shafts
Upon removal, check you axle shafts for damage in the seal contact area. If your axle shafts are badly grooved or rust pitted you will need to replace your axle shaft to prevent oil seeps or leaks. Less severe damage can be cleaned up with super-fine abrasive cloth and you can slightly offset the seal with our adjustable depth tool design so the seal lip will contact an undamaged surface. To offset the seal, you first temporarily place the seal installer in your old seal before you knock it out. Mark the depth of our tool in your housing. Remove the tool and old seals. When you install the new seal(s), offset it from the original depth by pressing it in more or less than the original seal depth as indicated by your depth mark.
Tech Note 6: Late 2002 Axle without CAD
Dodge used the Ball Joint type Dana 60 front axle in Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks from 1994 to 2002. All early 2002 and prior axles are equipped with CAD. During the 2002 model year, there was a mid-year model change to a no disconnect, constantly engaged front axle. QK4621 ONLY works on 2000-2002.5 CAD axles, it can not be used in late 2002 non-CAD axles as right seal is different. If you have a late 2002 axle without CAD, see QU40298 for the right Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal.
Tech Note 7: Matching Parts
QU40298 Left Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal
QK4621 Inner Axle Shaft Seal Kit with Installation Tools
QK4904 CAD Vacuum Actuator Kit
QU40274 CAD Axle Shaft Shift Collar
QK4627 CAD Small Parts Kit
QU40359 18 Spline Right Inner Axle Shaft for 2000-2002 with CAD
QU40357 Outer Axle Shaft
QU10943 Differential Output Shaft 2000-2002.5 with CAD, 32 splines inboard x 18 splines outboard
QU40090 CAD Housing Gasket
QK4732 Outer Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QU10963 Right Brake Shield for 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500
QU10594 Hub to Knuckle Bolt
QK4555 Wheel Hub Kit for 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with 4 Wheel ABS
QK4574 Wheel Hub Kit for 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Rear Wheel ABS
QU40367 Dana Original Equipment Model 60/70 Differential Cover Pan Gasket
QU42029 Dana Reusable Model 60 Differential Cover Pan Gasket
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals
Applications:
Dodge Ram:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Vacuum Controlled Central Axle Disconnect: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2002.5
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