RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
1. Position the bushing on installation tool and seat the bushing (Fig. 24) in the housing bore.
2. Clean the inside perimeter of the axle shaft tube with fine crocus cloth.
3. Apply a light film of oil to the inside lip of the new axle shaft seal.
4. Install the inner axle seal (Fig. 25).
5. Install the shift collar in the axle housing.
6. Lubricate the splined end of the intermediate axle shaft with multi-purpose lubricant.
7. Insert the intermediate axle shaft into the differential side gear.
CAUTION: Apply all-purpose lubricant to the axle shaft splines to prevent damage to the seal during axle shaft installation.
8. Insert the axle shaft into the tube. Engage the splined end of the shaft with the shift collar.
9. Install the vacuum shift motor housing.
Rear Axle - 248RBI
REMOVAL
1. Remove the axle shaft flange bolts.
2. Slide the axle shaft out from the axle tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the gasket contact surface area on the flange with an appropriate solvent. Install a new flange gasket and slide the axle shaft into the tube.
