12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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so when i replace my ball joints i remove hub,brakes,and axle?does the axle just slide out?thanks.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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yep but make sure you are care full pulling it through the seal they are a pain to replace
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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i'm doing the bottom passenger for now,i can do it with out removing the top one can't i?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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yeah but i would recommend doing them both together so you dont have to pull it all back out again
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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replace them both at the same time, you wont regret it
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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i've heard you don't have to take the spindle nut off for ball joints,how does that work,how can you get the axle out that way?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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no you dont have to but it makes it easyer ttaking them off so you dont have to fiddle with all that weight
 
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