Front Axle Disconnect replacement! Ram 1500 Service 4wd System
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- #AlfaOBD #4wd #Ram
WATCH TILL THE END! Crazy what I have to show you!
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A quick video showing how we find the problem using the Alfa OBD tool, and replacement of the Front Axle Disconnect Actuator on a 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4.
Thanks for posting this! I had the same problem with my 2019 1500 and replacing the 4WD actuator fixed it. I jacked up the front passenger side of the truck so less than 2 ounces of gear oil spilled out. Whole repair took less than 30 minutes.
What were your symptoms? My trucks stuck in 4wd and it happened when i switched to 4wd and something clunked and now it says 4wd serv and i cant take it out of 4wd
Thanks for your video! My son has a 2020 Laramie 1500 5.7 liter. Although it looks a little different underneath, the replacement went well. Your video was a great help.
Glad everything worked out! Thanks for the comment!
If you jack up the wheel on the side that has the actuator about 2 inches higher than the other side and let it sit for an hour or so, most of the gear oil in the long axle tube will drain into the center section - so you won't have to replace much (or any) gear oil while doing this.
Outstanding video! They say that the more skilled one is the easier they make the procedure look. Looks like this will take me a day! Thanks, Dave. I’ve subscribed and will recommend your channel to everyone I know!
Thank you!
How did it go for you?
Appreciate your video, I have same issue exactly 2020 RAM 1500, I think my truck can be covered with 3yrs warranty related the power train issue. It's very helpful video. Thank you.
Thank you for the comment. I'm glad the video could help you out. Thank you again for watching.
Thanks Dave, will do this myself instead of sending it to the dealer.
Great video! Just ran into your channel and it’s amazing! I have a 2015 SLT.
Thank you! I have a few more videos coming!
Great video! I have a 2021 RAM 1500 Big Horn and just recently threw the service ESC/service 4WD/service trailer brake errors. Been looking at a number of other RAM forums and I'm leaning towards this as the issue (already checked every fuse and NADA) So, I purchased a OBDLink MX+ for diagnostics before I have to crawl to the dealership. When removing the bad axle disconnect do you have to replace the trans axle fluid? And, how do you do that? That seemed like a lot leaking out over the 17 minutes. That said, I really appreciate the video!
Thanks! There is a fill plug on the side I believe. Can't remember where exactly but there is one. I run synthetic 75-90. I would go ahead and change the fluid while at it.
Thanks. I am actually going to have the dealership take a look since this is still under warranty. I’m curious to hear what they say before going my own route with the repair.
My son jacked his truck up from the right side only. Very little fluid ran out, less than 1 ounce, not because it was low in fluid, but because most of it ran to the left in the axle. I've seen other people do that on TH-cam to save that expensive fluid.
Love your video and very helpful. I just ordered the actuator from Rock Auto. However, I saw the gear oil leak out. Did you have to refill it? I did not notice that in the video. Thanks!!
Thank you! I did top off the gear oil. I was parked slightly downhill, which is why I lost a bit.
I havent done research yet just saw this video. Is this same part for a 2020 ram classic?
Good video. So if I have to replace this part , maybe it’s best to drain the case and refill when done.
Would be a tad less messy and a good time to replace the fluid! I was parked slightly downhill is why a lot more came out than expected. I already serviced my diff is why I tried to do it without draining but I did top off when done.
Dave, a question: what sort of scan tool do I need to diagnose this 4WD problem? I just turned 67 and fell 13 feet a few years ago so I don’t get around real well therefore I don’t splurge on tools and equipment very often. I’ve gone from doing body off frame Corvette restorations to having to divide my tools into about 10 small boxes that I can carry. I don’t recommend getting old. It sucks! I’m really excited about doing this job myself. If successful I’ll then feel only 99% useless!
If you have a smart phone this is what I use, this vgate WiFi iCar2 OBDII Elm327... www.amazon.com/dp/B01FU5MVI8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Along with AlfaObd program. It is around $50 and can be found at Alfaobd.com
I use the blue driver with my cell phone. It reads every module.
Did you still have the ability to shift into 4x4 or any of the other modes? I’ve got the service light but I also have no lights on for my 4x4 Shaffer
I was not able too. No 4wd at all.
Thank you!
Dave, are you still going to do the axle shaft video?
I am, work has had me busy since I've gotten back. Going to shoot for it in a few weeks once it starts to get a tad warmer. Thanks for following up with the channel. I do appreciate you!
@@DavesBuild I appreciate you. Thank you for the videos! 🙏🏽
You don't mention what year is the truck your working on, mine is a 2020 with this problem.
It's a 2014. Should be very similar if not the same..
So mine says service 4wd light and now it's shift service? Is this the same thing it came on yesterday and the shift service now
I haven't experienced the Shift service but if I had to guess, because you did get a 4WD Service light, it may be the transfer case shift actuator. Do you have the AlfaObd by chance?
You forgot to add some of the 75w- 140 gear lube. Just saying
It’s actually 75w-90
Probably didn’t lose much
Do you make house calls?
Maybe! If you were a little closer! Lol
Where do you add oil after you change the actuator?
There is a fill plug on the backside.
@@DavesBuild thanks i will double check
@@DavesBuild what oil do you recomend after i change actuator same like transmisie oil or? 75w140?
@@marceljederan1433 I believe I used valvoline synthetic 75w90
@@DavesBuild i’ve just read about Raveol 75w85 GL5 for front diferential, unforcently to push the oil inside i need a pump