QU50821 2003-2009 AAM Left Inner Axle Shaft

QU50821 2003-2009 AAM Left Inner Axle Shaft is a brand new, genuine American Axle original equipment left (drivers side) inner axle shaft for AAM 925 Front Drive Axles in 2003-2009 model year Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4 trucks, plus 2004-2009 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4s. Made in Mexico. Please Note: this part undergoes periodic supply shortages. The cart link will not work when QU50821 is on indefinite factory back order.

Need the complete axle shaft assembly for your 2003-2008 Ram? See QU10954. For 2009? See QU11190.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
C-Clip Type
Fits Models
Removing
Add’l Notes
Matching Parts
Safety Notes
Applications

Tech Note 1: C-Clip Type
QU50821 axle shaft takes internal c-clip type universal joint made to AAM 1485WJ series specifications. The cup hole diameter is 1-3/8" and the width between the yoke ears is 2.92". Matching U-Joints are: TK40444 (cold-forged, factory lubed), TK40446 (cold-forged, greaseable), and QU40765 (AAM factory replacement). U-Joints made to fit Spicer axle shafts WILL NOT FIT this axle shaft.

Tech Note 2: Fits Models
QU50821 will fit all 2003-2009 Dodge Ram trucks with the AAM 9-1/4" beam front axle. The matching outer axle shaft is different for 2003-2008 and 2009 model years.

Tech Note 3: 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 4: Add’l Notes
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 5: Matching Parts
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QU10861 Steering Knuckle to Wheel Hub Bolt
TK40444, TK40446, and QU40765 U-Joints
QU10965 Differential Cover Gasket
QU11103 Differential Cover Bolts
QU10945 Inner Axle Shaft Seal
QU50822 Right Inner Axle Shaft
QU10954 Left (short side) Axle Shaft Assembly 2003-2008
QU11109 Right (long side) Axle Shaft Assembly 2003-2008
QK4586 Ball Joint Set
QT1008 Axle Shaft Nut Socket
QK4685 Inner Axle Shaft Seal and Installer Tool Kit

Safety Notes
There is a lot of chat on the Internet about using your power steering to force the hub assembly out of the knuckle. It may work, but it is insanely dangerous to do, plus it severely stresses the steering linkage, steering gear, and frame. If you have a suicide complex fine, go ahead and do it, just make sure I am not on the same road you are when your steering fails and you kill yourself!

Applications:
Dodge:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Ram 1500 Mega Cab: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009