You are correct with it being a floating assembly….the problem is when you redo everything it’s dry and the oil takes a while to reach the bearings possibly resulting in scorched races….that is prevented with packing them the grease is 100% compatible and soluble
I haven't found a good way to turn the star wheel adjuster on the drivers side as it's at the top. What i did was to pre-adjust the parking brake pads by putting the drum/rotor over the parking brake shoes and get it pretty close. Once set, put whole assy. together with the hub. bearings, seal etc. on for installation. You can also get a large inside/outside caliper(made for this job) and set the clearance that way. JM2CW
@@oscar.c8404 are you talking about marks on the race? Or actual hub……the bearing rides on the race and that’s replaced…..in the video on the mark that’s the hub with the race out and those slight marks are witness or heat marks and are generally smooth……the race and bearing would have to have heated up a lot or ate through
That's what packing them is so important. Dodge does have a specific procedure of driving at very low speeds to get the oil out. MANY don't know how or follow it...So to save everyone the headache just pack them.......20k so far towing ZERO Issues just changed the diff fluid and it was perfect
DO NOT PACK THE BEARINGS. All that work for nothing, you just contaminated your differential oil. The oil is a blend of additives, especially for your minimal slip. The bearing are continuous lube from the gear oil which is pumped by centrifugal force of the rotation of the axle
You’re actually wrong….the differential fluid is petroleum as the high temperature bearing grease. The bearing grease will liquefy when driven with the extreme pressure and temperature. 15k+ miles ASE certified mechanic been doing this for over 20 years
The reason experienced techs pack the bearing is because people like to take off from the shop peeling off to the highway that will destroy a new set of bearings and races in a heartbeat. No one listens when we say take it easy and do a few turns before driving hard the grease is cheap insurance
Why put so much grease into the bearings if they're gonna be lubed by the diff fluid? Wouldn't soaking up the bearing in oil before installing be sufficient?
High Temp Red Bearing grease Oreilly brand i believe….just make sure it’s a heavy duty wheel bearing type as it’s only used to pre-lube until the diff fluid makes it out to them then they are oil bathed from the rotation.
@@Michael_Wild so the issue is when you do the bearings and fill the differential the fluid has to make it’s way out to the ends that takes some time….there is a service procedure that involves left and right turns at low speeds to allow to fluid to lube everything properly……but I have yet to see someone or a customer do it properly or at all….when you don’t you run the risk of them rotating “dry” that would cause the bearings life to be shortened or the races to scar both bad news so pack some grease it to them and send it no need to worry as the grease is oil soluble and will mix properly…(15k hard miles on our and no issues at all)
So the reason we pack the bearings is when you drive off for the first 20 or so miles the diff fluid is trying to make its way out to the hubs. So it is always best practice to pack all bearing so you don’t burn anything up. It will dissolve with the diff fluid when it heats up
You can also fill the differential fluid, Jack up one side of the axle for 30mins or so to allow fluid to flow to the hub. Lower the axle, top off fluid, and do the repeat on the other side
You don't pack bearings on dually 3500's, its free floating assembly', It's all filled with diff fluid,
You are correct with it being a floating assembly….the problem is when you redo everything it’s dry and the oil takes a while to reach the bearings possibly resulting in scorched races….that is prevented with packing them the grease is 100% compatible and soluble
I haven't found a good way to turn the star wheel adjuster on the drivers side as it's at the top. What i did was to pre-adjust the parking brake pads by putting the drum/rotor over the parking brake shoes and get it pretty close. Once set, put whole assy. together with the hub. bearings, seal etc. on for installation. You can also get a large inside/outside caliper(made for this job) and set the clearance that way. JM2CW
It’s a pain we did the same got it close
Just watched a guys video where he adjusts the driver side with a little brake adjuster type pry bar. Made it look easy..
Awesome job sir! Very detailed, step by step instructions.
If there’s some gauges or marks in the inner hub as seen in 8:57 in the video is it okay to smoothen out or would have to get all new hub?
@@oscar.c8404 are you talking about marks on the race? Or actual hub……the bearing rides on the race and that’s replaced…..in the video on the mark that’s the hub with the race out and those slight marks are witness or heat marks and are generally smooth……the race and bearing would have to have heated up a lot or ate through
@ no marks on the actual hub on the inner
What’s the best contact info kinda in a bind
@@oscar.c8404 no marks on the hub and it’s fine…..if the race is smooth and the bearings are good you can reuse them
@@oscar.c8404 best way is to comment through here but TH-cam is slow sometimes on notifications.
I have seen the bearings come apart from not putting additional lube at assembly and expecting the differential oil to work it's way out
That's what packing them is so important. Dodge does have a specific procedure of driving at very low speeds to get the oil out. MANY don't know how or follow it...So to save everyone the headache just pack them.......20k so far towing ZERO Issues just changed the diff fluid and it was perfect
Do you have a link for the bearings for it?
This is the inner one: amzn.to/40DvodO
I think they are the same, but I will check and comment back.
Thanks
DO NOT PACK THE BEARINGS. All that work for nothing, you just contaminated your differential oil. The oil is a blend of additives, especially for your minimal slip. The bearing are continuous lube from the gear oil which is pumped by centrifugal force of the rotation of the axle
You’re actually wrong….the differential fluid is petroleum as the high temperature bearing grease. The bearing grease will liquefy when driven with the extreme pressure and temperature. 15k+ miles ASE certified mechanic been doing this for over 20 years
The reason experienced techs pack the bearing is because people like to take off from the shop peeling off to the highway that will destroy a new set of bearings and races in a heartbeat.
No one listens when we say take it easy and do a few turns before driving hard the grease is cheap insurance
Yup, exactly this. It takes some time for the diff lube to make it’s way back to the bearing, especially the smaller outer one.
Is this same way for a 2021 ram 3500 daully
Should be similar but I would check a factory manual
Appreciate the help
Your welcome
Thank you good video!!! The tool for axel nut dont work on 2022 model cant find it anywhere will call dealer to see maybe they got one
Thanks & your welcome! Did they change the axle nut? We have not seen the new trucks yet.
@@DIYKAI yes they did so it requires larger tool but no one carries it they say its to new but its a year old already lol
@@NorthernLightsExperiment figures stealerships have a lock on tools for a few years SMH they claim trade secretes
@@DIYKAI yes that is what it seems like
@@DIYKAI what do u think if i grab a different nut and regular socket and pre load bearing and then install original nut hand tight?
Why put so much grease into the bearings if they're gonna be lubed by the diff fluid? Wouldn't soaking up the bearing in oil before installing be sufficient?
This is done because during the first few miles and turns oil does not reach the bearings. There is an actual Ram process but no one follows it
Great Job ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ty
What kind of grease did you use to pack the bearing?
High Temp Red Bearing grease Oreilly brand i believe….just make sure it’s a heavy duty wheel bearing type as it’s only used to pre-lube until the diff fluid makes it out to them then they are oil bathed from the rotation.
I watched one video where it said it wasn’t necessary to pack the bearings.
@@Michael_Wild so the issue is when you do the bearings and fill the differential the fluid has to make it’s way out to the ends that takes some time….there is a service procedure that involves left and right turns at low speeds to allow to fluid to lube everything properly……but I have yet to see someone or a customer do it properly or at all….when you don’t you run the risk of them rotating “dry” that would cause the bearings life to be shortened or the races to scar both bad news so pack some grease it to them and send it no need to worry as the grease is oil soluble and will mix properly…(15k hard miles on our and no issues at all)
Thank you. That is great information.
@@Michael_Wild your welcome
do you pack the bearings on a 2016 dodge ram. I noticed in other video's that it was strictly gear oil?
So the reason we pack the bearings is when you drive off for the first 20 or so miles the diff fluid is trying to make its way out to the hubs. So it is always best practice to pack all bearing so you don’t burn anything up. It will dissolve with the diff fluid when it heats up
You can also fill the differential fluid, Jack up one side of the axle for 30mins or so to allow fluid to flow to the hub. Lower the axle, top off fluid, and do the repeat on the other side
No
In around 12.54 why does the bearings look damaged ?
Not sure what your talking about we went back on the video and don’t see anything? We put over 3k miles on it and no issues
@@DIYKAI second look and it was the way the grease smeared.
See it now lol it looked like a crack 🤣😅 had to triple look
If replacing just brakes and rotors i should be able to pull hub assembly off replace rotors then put back on
@@kerrymarshall2802 I would still check the bearings and change the hub seal at the least
Beast mode, thanks for the help! 🤘🏼
Your welcome!
What year truck is this ?
2012 should be similar for most 4th gens
Hi can you tell me how many hours to do both sides thank you
@@BekimHaziri-q4p really depends on your skill level a couple hours at least
Would a 2008 3rd gen be about the same?
@@strykerclay9597 yes just make sure to check the specs for your year
5:00 instead of listening to this gut talking about the work, I want to see him do the work.
@@badmatt4227 I would need you to film them.
@@DIYKAI What are you talking about?
You wanna see action humans don't have 3 hands....you film then you see the work make sense?
@@DIYKAI Wrong answer bud. Film while working. Buy a tripod to hold the camera, does that make sense?
That does not make sense then how would the camera get into areas for you to see? A go pro would be more appropriate don't you think?
You're supposed to go 90ft lbs then back it off 90° then final torque it to 30 and back off to the closest keyway slot, no? 🤔
The instructions I gave are OEM specs have drove over 20k so far and all is good