RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Yoke Removal
9. Remove the yoke with Remover C-452.
10. Remove the pinion shaft seal with suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the seal contact surface in the housing bore.
2. Examine the splines on the pinion shaft for burrs or wear. Remove any burrs and clean the shaft.
3. Inspect pinion yoke for cracks, worn splines and worn seal contact surface. Replace yoke if necessary.
NOTE: The outer perimeter of the seal is pre-coated with a special sealant. An additional application of sealant is not required.
4. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.
5. Install the new pinion shaft seal with Installer D-187-B and Handle C-4171.
NOTE: The seal is correctly installed when the seal flange contacts the face of the differential housing flange.
6. Position the pinion yoke on the end of the shaft with the reference marks aligned.
Yoke Installation
7. Seat yoke on pinion shaft with Installer D-191 and Wrench 6719.
8. Remove the tools and install the pinion yoke washer and nut.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the minimum tightening torque when installing the pinion yoke retaining nut at this point. Damage to bearings may
result.
