RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle-9 1/4
BEARING AXLE
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 (2) (3) (4) (5) and Foot 63109 (7).
INSTALLATION
1. Wipe axle tube bore clean and remove any old sealer or burrs from the tube.
2. Install axle shaft bearing with Installer C4198 and Handle C4171. Drive bearing in until tool contacts the axle tube.
NOTE: Bearing is installed with the bearing part number against the installer.
3. Coat lip of the new axle seal with axle lubricant and install with Installer C4076B and Handle C4735.
4. Install the axle shaft (1).
5. Install differential cover and fill with gear lubricant to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
