DIY Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 owners

[Explorer23runner]

I have been noticing a dull clanking noise coming from the drivers side front wheel for the last few weeks while driving at a low speed. So today I climbed under the truck (05 Dodge 2500 4x4 diesel) and found the u-joint on the back side of the wheel assembly is out. I looked in my chilton manual and could not find anything about the replacement procedures. Has anyone done this and if so, is it strait forward or is it a dealer job?

Thanks.

TC

[Explorer23runner]

Can't be that hard?

[Explorer23runner]

Anyone?

[bayrocks]

remove wheel and brake asembly remove nut on axle,take 4 bolts out of hub they are on backside of the knuckle remove hub, pull axle through knuckle replace joint like you would driveshaft u-joint