QU11281U Used Right Steering Knuckle for 1981-1990 Dodge W150 & Ramcharger

QU11281U Used Right Steering Knuckle for 1981-1990 Dodge Ramcharger, W150 and Plymouth Trailduster Dana 44 front axles. Available while supplies last.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Tear-Down
Axle Shaft Oil Seals
Other Axle Components
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Before Tear-Down
Before starting the tear down on the left side of 1985-1993 models with vacuum controlled Central Axle Disconnect (CAD), run the vehicle and shift the transfer case into 4x4. When the 4x4 Axle engagement Light goes on, shut the vehicle off, securely lift and support the axle, then start teardown. (Optionally, You can also engage the front axle using a hand-held vacuum pump attached connected to the vacuum actuator) With the CAD engaged in 4x4, the sliding shift collar will stay in place on the differential output shaft which will make reassembly much easier. Also, inspect CAD components for wear or damage as needed. The following CAD parts are available:

Tech Note 2: Axle Shaft Oil Seals
Due to the advancing age of 1980-1993 era Dodge 4x4s, it is common to find one or both of the axle shaft oil seals are leaking. If you see evidence of oil around the inner axle shaft yokes, in the open axle tubes your inner axle shaft oil seals are seeping or leaking oil. Another tip-off of a problem is if you see oil residue on the right inner or 1980-1984/1988-1993 left inner axle shaft between the inner axle seal surface and the u-joint yoke. Since you already have the axle partly disassembled to replace the knuckle, you already are doing a big part of the work required to replace your axle seals. 
To make your task of replacing these seals easier we offer the following Tool Sets and Kits:

Tech Note 3: Other Axle Shaft Components
When performing Steering Knuckle Replacement on your 1980-1993 Dodge Dana 44 Front Axle, you should also consider servicing or replacing the following front axle components:
Wheel Seals: Replace
Wheel Bearings: Clean/Repack or Replace
Locknuts that retain Spindle to Knuckle: Replace
Spindle Seals and Thrust Washers: Replace
Spindle Bearing: Clean/Repack or Replace
Axle U-Joints: Inspect and Replace as needed
Ball Joints: Replace
Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seals: Replace
Differential Oil: Replace
Auto Hub Lock: Clean as needed, replace if worn or having engagement issues
CAD: Check function with vacuum pump, inspect axle shaft splines and fork for wear

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching Parts and Tools:
QU40187 Dana OEM Ball Joint Set
QK4770 Spindle Nut Kit for 1980-1984
QK4727 Spindle Nut Kit for 1985-1993
QU50091 Wheel Seal 1980-1984
QU90001 Wheel Seal 1985-1993
QU40313 Genuine Dana Spindle Assembly
Y440313 Replacement Spindle
QU50750 Spindle to Knuckle Bolt
QU95035 Locknut, Spindle to Knuckle (6 per side)
QU40159 Inner Axle Oil Seal Left 1980-1984, Right 1980-1993
QU40083 Left Side Axle Oil Seal 1985-1987
QU40105 Inner Axle Oil Seal, Left 1988-1993
QU50155 Left Axle Shaft Support Bearing 1985-1987 with Axle Disconnect
QU90007 Greaseable Axle U-Joint
TK40712 Premium Axle U-Joint with Cold-Forged Cross
QU40214 Dana OEM Differential Cover Gasket
QU42028 Spicer Performance Reusable Dana 44 Diff Cover Gasket
S82194 Ultra Gray RTV Sealant for Diff Cover
QU90018 Pryroplex Protection ES Waterproof Synthetic Wheel Bearing/Chassis Grease
QT1012i 4 Lug Spindle Nut Socket
QT1025 Universal Spindle Nut Socket
QT1023 and QT1024 Spindle Pullers
QT5500 Wheel Bearing Packer

Applications
Dodge, Plymouth, and Ram:
Ramcharger and W150: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Trailduster: 1981