Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Removal Pinion Gear
7. Remove the pinion gear from housing. Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
8. Remove the pinion shaft seal with suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
9. Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pinion bearing.
10. Remove the front pinion bearing cup with:
Front Bearing Cup Removal-8 1/4 Axle
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Remover C-4345 and Handle C-4171 for the 8 1/4 axles.
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Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter Foot 6310-9 for the 9 1/4 axles.
