QU50826 Left Steering Knuckle for 2003-2008 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4s

QU50826 2003-2008 Left Steering Knuckle for Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 AAM 925 Front Axle is a brand new, genuine original equipment left side (drivers side in North America) American Axle Manufacturing cast iron steering knuckle for AAM 9-1/4" ring gear beam type front drive axles in 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks. QU50826 also fits 2004-2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4s.

Also See QU50722 2003-2008 Right Steering Knuckle for Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 AAM 925 Front Axle

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Non-Wear Part
Before Removing
Ball Joint Press Set
Matching Parts & Tools
Optional
Applications

Tech Note 1: Non-Wear Part
Steering Knuckles are considered a non-wear part and rarely need to be replaced unless the vehicle is subjected to a severe front end hit or the ball joint or tie rod nuts are improperly tightened.

Tech Note 2: Before Removing
The first time an AAM axle has to comes apart, it is usually an absolute WITCH to separate the wheel hub assemblies from the steering knuckle as AAM did not use any anti-corrosion compound between the wheel hub flange and steering knuckle. I strongly suggest you get my color illustrated, step by step 6 page Tech Service Bulletin TSB4586 4x4 Dodge Truck Ball Joint Service 9.25 Axle so you know what you are getting into. Almost all the wheel hubs we sell for these AAM axles are to replace original hubs wrecked by slam bang disassembly methods. The good new is, if you properly reassemble your axle, the next time you need to take the hubs off, they will come right off with no trouble at all.

Tech Note 3: Ball Joint Press Set
Unlike older trucks, AAM 9-1/4" Dodge Ram front axle ball joints are pressed into the axle itself, not the steering knuckle, so you can't use a shop press like the 94-99 trucks. I Strongly recommend you have the TS1082 Ball Joint Press Set when removing your old ball joints and pressing the new ones in.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts & Tools
QK4586 Ball Joint Set
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QU10602 Tie Rod End Nut
QU10861 Steering Knuckle to Wheel Hub Bolt
QU10965 Differential Cover Gasket
QU11103 Differential Cover Bolts
QU10954 Left (short side) Axle Shaft 2003-2008
QU11109 Right (long side) Axle Shaft 2003-2008
QU40765 Original Equipment AAM Axle Shaft Universal Joints
QT1008i Axle Shaft Nut Socket
QK4685 Inner Axle Shaft Seal and Installer Tool Kit
TS1082 Ball Joint Press Set
QT1109 Hub Bolt Socket
QT1103 Driver Handle or QT1073 Air Hammer Attachment
QT9216 Hex Bit Socket
QT1072 Hub Puller

Tech Note 5: Optional
For the best installation, the following optional chemicals are recommended:
S9978 or S24200 Threadlocker for the Hub to Knuckle Bolts and Caliper Anchor Plate Bolts
S9975 or S81343 Anti-Seize Compound to apply to the hub and knuckle mating surfaces
S20356 Disc Brake Lube for the brake hardware contact points
S9980 Dielectric Grease for the ABS brake wire electrical connection
QU90018 Pyroplex Synthetic Grease for the outer axle shaft splines and threads

Applications:
Dodge:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4s: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4s: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008