Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 134

TRAC-LOK TOOLS 6960

INSTALLER 9343

INSTALLER 9344

RECEIVER 9345

FIXTURE 9346

INSTALLER 9347

INSTALLER 9348

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REAR AXLE - 248RBI

DR/DH

SHAFT-AXLE

REMOVAL

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove brake caliper adapter with caliper and

remove rotor.

3. Remove differential housing cover (1) and drain

lubricant.

4. Remove pinion mate shaft (1) lock screw (2).

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5. Remove pinion mate shaft (2) from differential

case.

6. Push axle shaft (1) inward and remove axle shaft

C-lock (2).

7. Remove axle shaft.

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REAR AXLE - 248RBI

DR/DH

INSTALLATION

1. Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubri-

cant.

2. Insert axle shaft (1) through seal (2), bearing and

engage into side gear splines.

3. Insert C-lock (2) in end of axle shaft (1) then push

axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.

4. Insert pinion mate shaft into differential case and

through thrust washer and pinion gear.

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