Front Axle Disconnect replacement! Ram 1500 Service 4wd System 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!!

Good video. So if I have to replace this part , maybe it’s best to drain the case and refill when done.

I havent done research yet just saw this video. Is this same part for a 2020 ram classic?

Thank you!

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!

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

You don't mention what year is the truck your working on, mine is a 2020 with this problem.

Dave, are you still going to do the axle shaft video?

You forgot to add some of the 75w- 140 gear lube. Just saying

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

Do you make house calls?

Where do you add oil after you change the actuator?