RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
2. Position the cross in the yoke with its lube fitting, if equipped, pointing up (Fig. 18).
3. Place a bearing cap over the trunnion and align the cap with the yoke bore (Fig. 19). Keep the needle bearings upright in the bearing assembly. A
needle bearing lying at the bottom of the cap will prevent proper assembly.
4. Press the bearing cap into the yoke bore enough to install a snap ring.
5. Install a snap ring.
6. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 to install the opposite bearing cap. If the joint is stiff or binding, strike the yoke with a soft hammer to seat the needle
bearings.
7. Add grease to lube fitting, if equipped.
8. Install the propeller shaft.
