RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (2000)
9. Remove the pinion from the axle housing (Fig. 27). Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
10. Remove the pinion seal with suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
11. Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pinion bearing.
12. Remove the front pinion bearing cup with Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter Foot 6310-9.
Fig. 28
13. Remove the rear bearing cup from housing (Fig. 28). Use Remover C-4309 and Handle C-4171 for the 9 1/4 axle.
Fig. 29
14. Remove the collapsible preload spacer (Fig. 29).
