RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Differential Removal
9. Pry the differential case loose from the housing. To prevent damage, pivot on housing with the end of the pry bar against spreader.
10. Remove the case from housing. Mark or tag bearing cups to indicate which side they were removed from.
INSTALLATION
1. Position Spreader W-129-B with the tool dowel pins seated in the locating holes. Install the hold down clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle
finger-tight.
2. Install a Guide Pin C-3288-B at the left side of the differential housing. Attach dial indicator to housing pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger
against the opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator.
3. Spread the housing enough to install the case in the housing. Measure the distance with the dial indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 inch). If the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or damaged.
4. Remove the dial indicator.
5. Install differential in housing.
Differential Installation
6. Install case in the housing. Tap the differential case with a rawhide or rubber mallet to ensure the bearings are fully seated in the differential
housing.
7. Remove the spreader.
