Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
2. Insert C-lock in end of axle shaft. Push axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.
3. Insert pinion shaft into differential case and through thrust washers and differential pinions.
4. Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential case and install lock screw with Loctite on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
5. Install cover and fill with gear lubricant to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
6. Install brake drum.
7. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove support and lower vehicle.
Axle Shaft Seals
8 1/4 Inch - Rear Axle Seals
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove axle shaft.
3. Remove axle shaft seal from the end of the axle tube with a small pry bar (Fig. 22).
INSTALLATION
1. Wipe the axle tube bore clean. Remove any old sealer or burrs from the tube.
2. 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.
3. Coat the lip of the seal with axle lubricant for protection prior to installing the axle shaft.
4. Install the axle shaft.
5. Check and fill gear lubricant.
6. Install wheel and tire assembly.
7. Remove support and lower vehicle.
Axle Shaft Bearings
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.
