RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997)
4. Tap the ring gear off with a rawhide or plastic mallet.
5. The exciter ring can be removed with a soft-faced hammer. Discard exciter ring after removal.
INSTALLATION
1. If exciter ring was removed, align exciter ring tab with slot in differential case.
2. Invert the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case to ring gear bolt hole alignment.