Front driveshaft for 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 and 1997-2001 Ram 1500 4WD with a manual transmission. Replaces 52105840AB, 65-9109, 938-156.
This is a complete front driveshaft assembly for second-generation Dodge Ram 4WD pickups with a manual transmission. It replaces Mopar 52088046, 52088046AB, 52105840AA, 52105840AB and 68234348AA, and cross-references to Dorman 938-156 and 65-9109.
Listed fitment: 1997-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup and 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, 4WD with the manual transmission. Automatic trucks take a different front shaft, so match the number on your old shaft first.
The shaft is steel, dynamically balanced, and the slip section comes lubricated. The front shaft on these trucks runs at a steep angle, and a lift or bigger tires makes it worse. A clunk when 4WD engages, a vibration in 4-high that goes away in 2WD, or grease slung around the joints are the common signs.
Install: mark both ends, remove the U-joint straps at the front axle yoke, unbolt the transfer case flange, and fit the new shaft in the same orientation. Torque the straps and flange bolts to factory spec.
| Replaces | 52088046, 52088046AB, 52105840AA, 52105840AB, 68234348AA, 938-156, 65-9109 |
| Listed fitment | 1997-2001 Ram 1500 pickup; 1994-2002 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup; 4WD, manual transmission |
| Does not fit | Automatic transmission trucks |
| Position | Front |
| Material | Steel |
| Shipping weight | 23.3 lb |
