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

@DIYKAI

Ай бұрын

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

Appreciate the help

@DIYKAI

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome

Great Job ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

Ty

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

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

It’s a pain we did the same got it close

@here_to_watch2115

11 ай бұрын

Just watched a guys video where he adjusts the driver side with a little brake adjuster type pry bar. Made it look easy..

You don't pack bearings on dually 3500's, its free floating assembly', It's all filled with diff fluid,

@DIYKAI

5 ай бұрын

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

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

@DIYKAI

4 ай бұрын

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

@DIYKAI

4 ай бұрын

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

Beast mode, thanks for the help! 🤘🏼

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

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?

@DIYKAI

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

Thanks & your welcome! Did they change the axle nut? We have not seen the new trucks yet.

@NorthernLightsExperiment

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernLightsExperiment figures stealerships have a lock on tools for a few years SMH they claim trade secretes

@NorthernLightsExperiment

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYKAI yes that is what it seems like

@NorthernLightsExperiment

Жыл бұрын

@@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?

What kind of grease did you use to pack the bearing?

@DIYKAI

8 ай бұрын

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

8 ай бұрын

I watched one video where it said it wasn’t necessary to pack the bearings.

@DIYKAI

8 ай бұрын

@@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)

@Michael_Wild

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. That is great information.

@DIYKAI

8 ай бұрын

@@Michael_Wild your welcome

In around 12.54 why does the bearings look damaged ?

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

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

@TheDriller571

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYKAI second look and it was the way the grease smeared.

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

See it now lol it looked like a crack 🤣😅 had to triple look

do you pack the bearings on a 2016 dodge ram. I noticed in other video's that it was strictly gear oil?

@DIYKAI

Жыл бұрын

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

@SteelDogFab

8 ай бұрын

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

@marshgonz

4 ай бұрын

No

What year truck is this ?

@DIYKAI

3 ай бұрын

2012 should be similar for most 4th gens

@user-uc9pz2uy6r

2 ай бұрын

Hi can you tell me how many hours to do both sides thank you

@DIYKAI

2 ай бұрын

@@user-uc9pz2uy6r really depends on your skill level a couple hours at least

@strykerclay9597

Ай бұрын

Would a 2008 3rd gen be about the same?

@DIYKAI

Ай бұрын

@@strykerclay9597 yes just make sure to check the specs for your year