QU50431 1415 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke for Ram NV271, NV273

QU50431 Long 1415 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke without Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1415 series u-joints having 1-3/16" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-9/16".

 This is typically used on longer wheel base trucks with 2 piece shaft with a carrier bearing. For one piece shafts try QU50441.

This part has superseded to QU50430

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Installing
Fits AAM 1415 Series Specs
Length
Matching Parts
4x4 Tech Publications
American Axle Manufacturing
Applications

Tech Note 1: Before Installing
Lubricate the seal lip and yoke shaft with clean grease or petroleum jelly to provide initial lubrication.

Tech Note 2: Fits AAM 1415 Series Specs
QU50431 is made to fit universal joints made to American Axle Manufacturing 1415 series specifications. The cup diameter is 1.1875" and the overall joint width is 4.178". DO NOT use universal joints made to Spicer 1410 series specifications which are 0.010" too wide to fit this Yoke!!!

Tech Note 3: Length
QU50431 is 9-9/16" long from the end of spline to the center of the u-joint hole. It is made to fit either 34 spline or 33 based on 34 spline shafts.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching AAM original equipment universal joint is QU50469
Matching Transfer Case Rear Output Seal is QU10930
Matching Transfer Case Rear Output Support Bushing is QU50261

Tech Note 5: 4x4 Tech Publications
More driveshaft yokes are wrecked by slam-bang methods of u-joint replacement than by any other cause. Refer to TM3000 Driveshaft and Universal Joint Manual or TSB3502 External Snap Ring Single-Cardan U-Joint Service Bulletin.

Tech Note 5: American Axle Manufacturing
American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) was formed in 1994 when GM sold off five powertrain plants to a group of investors. Since that time, AAM has been the primary supplier of light truck axle and driveshaft parts for GM. Effective with the 2003 model year, AAM has also been the primary axle and driveshaft vendor for Ram trucks.

Applications:
Dodge Ram and Sterling:
Most Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Gas Engine plus most with Diesel and Automatic Transmission: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018