RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2003)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
AXLE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shaft.
2. Remove axle shaft seal from axle tube with a small pry bar.
NOTE: The seal and bearing can be removed at the same time with the bearing removal tool.
3. Remove axle shaft bearing with Bearing Remover 6310 and 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. Drive bearing in until tool contacts the axle tube.
NOTE: Bearing is installed with the bearing part number against the installer.
3. Coat the lip of the new axle seal with axle lubricant and install with Installer C-4076-B and Handle C-4735-1.
NOTE: When tool contacts the axle tube, the seal is installed to the correct depth.
4. Install the axle shaft.
5. Install differential cover and fill with gear lubricant to the bottom of the fill plug hole.