RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997)
Inner Axle Seal Installation - 44 Axle
Inner Axle Seal Installation - 60 Axle
4. Install the inner axle seal.
The inner axle seal position is different on a then a 60 axle. Be sure to use the correct installer, if wrong installer is used axle will not
seal.
5. Insert the intermediate axle shaft into the differential side gear.
6. Install the shift collar on the splined end of the intermediate axle shaft.
7. Lubricate the splined end of the intermediate axle shaft with multi-purpose lubricant.
CAUTION: Apply all-purpose lubricant to the axle shaft splines to prevent damage to the seal during axle shaft installation.
8. Insert the axle shaft 4nto the tube. Engage the splined end of the shaft with the shift collar. Refer to Hub Bearing and Axle Shaft.
9. Install the vacuum motor housing. Refer to Shift Motor installation.
