For maximum towing, Ram Powertrain engineers gave the Ram 3500 an improved Dual‐Rear‐Wheel axle with a 4.10 gear ratio, new rear‐axle pinion, new helical gears, upgraded bearings and a heat‐dissipating, finned aluminum differential cover.
Are front and rear hub assembly the same?
In the case of the driving wheels the wheel hub is connected to the end of the drive line. ... On a rear-wheel drive vehicle this is the front wheels and on a front-wheel drive vehicle it is the rear wheels. The hub assembly is mounted on a stub axle, which is connected to the suspension of the vehicle.
How do I know if my rear hub assembly is bad?
- Snapping, clicking or popping noises when cornering or making sharp turns.
- Grinding noise when the vehicle is moving.
- Knocking or clunking sensation from the vehicle.
- Wheel vibration and/or wobble.
- Poor steering control.
- Shudder, shimmy or vibration at a constant speed.