RAM 2500 Van V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1995)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal
Axle Seal Removal
1. Remove the axle shaft seal with a small pry bar.
Bearing Removal
2. Remove the axle bearing with Remover C-4828.
3. Inspect the axle shaft seal surface and tube bore for roughness and burrs. Polish each axle shaft with No. 600 crocus cloth. This will remove slight
surface damage. Do not reduce the diameter of the axle shaft seal contact surface. When polishing, the crocus cloth should be moved around the
circumference of the shaft (not in-line with the shaft).
Installation
NOTE: Always install a new seal.
1. Wipe the axle shaft tube bore clean.
2. Install a new bearing with Installer C-4826 with Handle C-4171
3. Ensure that the bearing is not cocked and is seated firmly against the tube shoulder.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the new axle shaft seal to position or seat the bearing in the axle shaft bore.