Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation - Rear Axle
Rear Axle - 8 1/4 Inch
8 1/4 Inch - Rear Axle Bearings
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove axle shaft.
3. Remove axle shaft seal from the axle tube with a small pry bar.
NOTE: The seal and bearing can be removed at the same time with the bearing removal tool.
4. Remove axle shaft bearing with Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter Foot 6310-9 (Fig. 23).
INSTALLATION
1. Wipe the axle tube bore clean. Remove any old sealer or burrs from the tube.
2. Install axle shaft bearing with Installer C-4198 and Handle C-4171.
NOTE: Install bearing with part number against the installer.
3. Install a new axle seal with Installer C-4076-B and Handle C-4735- 1. When the tool contacts the axle tube, the seal is installed to the correct
depth.
4. Coat the lip of the seal with axle lubricant for protection prior to installing the axle shaft.
5. Install the axle shaft.
6. Check and fill gear lubricant.
7. Install wheel and tire assembly.
8. Remove support and lower vehicle.
Rear Axle - 9 1/4 Inch
9 1/4 Inch - Rear Axle Bearings
REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shaft.
