Two problems related to axle shaft have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Loud rear axle noise. . . . Brought to dealer. . . . . . . . . Replaced pinion and carrier bearings in axle. . . . . . . Cause was because maufacturer changed tow capacity on rt's after owners manual was published. . . . I bought used truck at 40,000 miles and has no idea it could only tow 2,000 lbs vrs owners manual said 6,000. . . An 8cyl truck and can't toe boat. . . . . How week for dodoge!.
Rearend has failed twice , first at 20,000 miles and again at 25,000 later due to bearing and ring/ pinion failure. Please provide further information.