TK42256 Chromoly Left Inner Axle Shaft for 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500

TK42256 Torque King Left Inner Axle Shaft for 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Dana 60 Front Axles is a USA Made ChromeMoly 32 Spline Performance Axle Shaft TK42256 is a premium, USA made, stronger than stock axle shaft that is made to take heavy-duty use. Matching Inner Axle Oil Seal is QU40298

Note: TK42256 does NOT use QA4629 Outboard Dust Seals due to the design of the Heavy-Duty Yoke!

Also see QU40469 Original Equipment Axle Shaft (Limited Availability)

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
CAD/No CAD
Matching U-Joints
Inner Axle Seals
Matching Gaskets
Use Proper Tools
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: CAD/No CAD
Dodge used two different Ball Joint type Dana 60 front axle in Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks for the 2002 model year. All 2000 to early 2002 axles are equipped with vacuum controlled Central Axle Disconnect (CAD). During the 2002 model year, there was a mid-year model change to a no disconnect, constantly engaged front axle. TK42256 fits both 2000-2002.5 CAD axles and 2002 non-CAD axles. QU40469 can not be used in 1999 and older trucks.

Tech Note 2: Matching U-Joints
TK42256 takes an internal c-clip type axle universal joint with 1-3/8" diameter cups. The matching axle u-joints are: QU30332 (greaseable hot-forged cross), TK40715 (Premium non-greaseable cold forged cross), and TK40724 (Premium greaseable cold forged cross). For u-joint service tools check out our U-Joint Tools web page.

Tech Note 3: Inner Axle Seals
Given the era of trucks this shaft fits, it is recommended you replace the inner axle seals which can become hard and brittle with age. For Inner Axle Shaft Seal Kits with oil seals and installation tools see: QK4621 2000-2002 with CAD and QK4802 2002 non-CAD.
Left Seal, All Years: Pressed into the left axle tube next to the differential for all years. Differential removal is required. Use QU40298 Seal.
Right Seal, 2000-2002.5 with CAD: Pressed in the axle tube outboard of the CAD shift unit. CAD shift unit and right axle shaft removal required to replace seal. Use QU40271 Seal.
Right Axle Seal 2002 without CAD: Pressed into the right axle tube next to the differential. Differential removal is required. Use QU40298 Seal

Tech Note 4: Matching Gaskets
It is a good idea to remove the differential cover pan and drain the diff oil before pulling the left axle shaft to prevent gear oil leaking out of the seal after the axle shaft is removed. Available genuine Dana gaskets are:
QU40367 Original Equipment Model 60/70 Fiber Differential Cover Pan Gasket
QU42029 Reusable Model 60 Differential Cover Pan Gasket

Tech Note 5: Use Proper Tools
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. 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 6: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for TK42256 Left Inner Axle Shaft:
QA40347 Left Axle Shaft Assembly
QU40357 Outer Axle Shaft
QU30332 U-Joint with greaseable Hot-Forged Cross
TK40715 Premium non-greaseable U-Joint with Cold Forged Cross
TK40724 Premium greaseable U-Joint with Cold Forged Cross
QU40298 Left Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal Also fits right side on 2002 axles without CAD
QU40271 Right Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal for 2000-2002.5 axles with CAD
QK4732 Outer Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QU10964 Left Brake Shield for 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500
QU10594 Hub to Knuckle Bolt
QU40367 Dana Original Equipment Model 60/70 Differential Cover Pan Gasket
QU42029 Dana Reusable Model 60 Differential Cover Pan Gasket
QU40359 18 Spline Right Inner Axle Shaft for 2000-2002 with CAD
TK40574 32 Spline Right Inner Axle Shaft 2002 without CAD
QU10943 Differential Output Shaft 2000-2002.5 with CAD, 32 splines inboard x 18 splines outboard
QU40485 32 Spline Differential Gear Kit
QK4621 Inner Axle Shaft Seal Kit with Installation Tools for 2000 to 2002 with CAD
QK4802 Inner Axle Shaft Seal Kit with Installation Tools for 2002 without CAD

Applications
Dodge Ram:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 2000, 2001, 2002