RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
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7. Install the input shaft seal protector 8986.
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8. Coat the new seal in high temp grease and Install the new oil seal using special tool 8987 driver and C-4171 handle.
NOTE: Drive the oil seal into the housing until the outer edge does not quite clear the snap ring groove.
9. Insert the snap ring into the housing. Using special tool 8987 driver and C-4171 handle push the snap ring and oil seal together until the snap ring
seats in the groove.
NOTE: Generous amounts of the high temperature grease from the seal kit should be applied to areas between the pitman shaft bearing and oil
seals and also between the dust seals and snap ring.
10. Install the new dust seal using high temp grease, special tool C-4171 (driver) and 8987 (handle).
11. Check to make sure the gear is centered in the middle tooth before installing the pitman shaft.
12. Install the pitman shaft into the steering gear.
13. Perform over-center meshload adjustment.
14. Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
15. Perform a wheel alignment.
