Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
9. Remove the pinion from housing (Fig. 28). Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
10. Remove the pinion shaft seal with suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
11. Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pinion bearing.
12. Remove the front pinion bearing cup with:
Fig. 29
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Remover C-4345 and Handle C-4171 for the 8 1/4 axles (Fig. 29).
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Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter Foot 6310-9 for the 9 1/4 axles.
Fig. 30
13. Remove the rear bearing cup from housing (Fig. 30). Use:
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Remover C-4307 and Handle C-4171 for the 8 1/4 axle.
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Remover C-4309 and Handle C-4171 for the 9 1/4 axle.
