Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 91

INSTALLER 8881

SEAL INSTALLER 8882

ADJUSTER WRENCH 8883

SEAL INSTALLER 8885

INSTALLER 8886

PLUG 8888

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PINION DRIVER 8976

FLANGE WRENCH 8979

PINION INSTALLER 8982

FLANGE PULLER 8992

BRIDGE 938

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SHAFT-AXLE

REMOVAL

1. With the vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on

hoist.

2. Remove brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel speed

sensor if equipped.

3. Remove axle shaft (2) cotter pin (3), hub nut (1)

and washer.

4. Remove four hub bearing bolts (2) from the back of

the steering knuckle.

5. Remove hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

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6. Remove axle shaft (2) from steering knuckle (1)

and axle housing.

DISASSEMBLY

Single cardan U-joint components are not serviceable.
If defective they must be replaced as a unit.

CAUTION: Clamp only the narrow forged portion
of the yoke in the vise. Failure to follow these
instructions will damage the yoke.

1. Remove the bearing cap (7) retaining snap rings

(8).

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