RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 11 1/2AA
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR/TONE RING
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched set. Never replace the ring gear/pinion gear without replacing the other matching gear.
1. Mark pinion flange and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
2. Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion flange and remove propeller shaft.
3. Remove differential from the housing.
4. Place differential on Plug 8964. Drive exciter ring off the differential case with a hammer and punch (Fig. 49).
NOTE: Do not remove the exciter ring if it is not being replaced.
5. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw protectors
6. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
7. Drive ring gear from differential case with a soft hammer (Fig. 50).
