Your Dodge Dakota axle assembly is a vital part of your vehicle’s suspension and alignment system. The axle assembly consists of an axle shaft ad two CV (constant velocity) joints, one at each end, which are protected by tough rubber gaskets known as CV boots. The CV joints in your Dakota axle assembly are under huge amounts of stress, since they are constantly working to transmit rotational force from your transmission to your wheels.

The moving parts of your CV joints are heavily greased and tightly packed inside your CV boots, because the slightest amount of contamination can ruin them completely. The most common problems with the Dodge Dakota axle assembly occur when the CV joints fail, often due to a small tear in the CV boot.

Though it is possible to flush and refill the lubricant surrounding the joints, it is a time-consuming and messy project that fails as often as it succeeds. Regular inspection of your Dakota axle assembly, including a close look at your CV boots for evidence of cracks or tears, is important to ensure that your CV joints remain undamaged. Your axle shaft may also become bent from a hard joint, so you should inspect that as well. If your vehicle is making grinding noises, this often indicates a damaged Dodge Dakota axle assembly. And if your CV boots or joints are compromised, you are frequently better off replacing the entire axle assembly to start fresh with new joints and boots.You will find a full line of Dakota axle assemblies here in our extensive online catalogue, in stock and ready to ship to your door.