RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
7. Remove pinion flange with Pinion Flange Puller 8992 (Fig. 22).
8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a pry tool or slide hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new pinion seal with Installer 8896 (Fig. 23).
2. Apply a light coat of teflon sealant to the pinion flange splines.
3. Lightly tap the pinion flange onto the pinion until a few threads are showing.
4. Install flange washer and new pinion nut.
5. Hold pinion flange with Flange Wrench 8979 (Fig. 24) and tighten pinion nut until pinion end play is taken up.
6. Rotate pinion several times to seat bearings.
7. Measure pinion rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench and compare it to recorded measurement. Tighten pinion nut in small
