RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
2. Place differential case in a suitable vise with soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 49)
3. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
4. Using a soft hammer, drive ring gear from differential case (Fig. 49).
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. Using suitable wire, tie propeller shaft to underbody.
8. Using Yoke Holder 6719 to hold yoke, remove the pinion yoke nut and washer.
9. Using Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281, remove the pinion yoke from pinion shaft (Fig. 50).
10. Remove the pinion gear from housing (Fig. 51). Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
11. Remove the pinion seal with a slide hammer or suitable pry bar.
12. Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and the front pinion bearing.
