Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
5. Slide the outer C/V joint from the shaft (Fig. 14).
6. Remove the slinger, if damaged, from the outer C/V joint. Use a brass drift and a hammer. Tap slinger ring off C/V joint and discard.
Fig. 15
7. Remove the old lubricant. Apply installation alignment marks on the bearing hub, bearing cage and housing with dabs of paint (Fig. 15).
8. Clamp the outer C/V joint in a vertical position. Place the stub shaft in a soft-jawed vise.
9. Press down on one side of the bearing cage/hub to tilt the cage. This will provide access to a ball at the opposite side of the cage. If the C/V joint is
tight, use a hammer and brass drift to loosen the bearing hub. Do not contact the bearing cage with the drift.
Fig. 16
10. Remove the ball from the bearing cage (Fig. 16). If necessary, a small pry bar can be used to pry the ball loose from the cage.
11. Repeat the step above until all six balls are removed from the bearing cage.
