RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 286RBI
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched set. Do not replace the ring gear without replacing the matched pinion gear.
1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 44)
3. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
4. Drive ring gear from differential case with a soft hammer (Fig. 44).
5. Use a brass drift and slowly tap the exciter ring from the differential case.
6. Mark pinion yoke and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
7. Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion yoke. Tie propeller shaft to underbody,
8. Using Yoke Holder 6719 to hold yoke, remove pinion yoke nut and washer.
9. Remove pinion yoke from pinion with Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281, shaft (Fig. 45).
