RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2003)
6. Pry out hub bearing seal from the back of the hub.
NOTE: The inner part of the seal may stay on the axle tube (Fig. 18). This part must also be removed.
7. Remove rear bearing.
8. Remove hub bearing cups with a hammer and drift.
INSTALLATION
1. Install outer hub bearing cup with Installer 8961 and Handle C-4171.
2. Install inner hub bearing cup with Installer 8153 and Handle C-4171.
3. Pack bearings with the appropriate wheel bearing grease.
4. Install rear bearing and install new grease seal with Installer 8963 and Handle C-4171.
5. Slide hub on the axle tube and install front bearing into the hub.
6. Install hub bearing nut with Socket 8954 and tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) while rotating the hub (Fig. 19).
7. Back off nut about 30° and align next hub nut key slot with axle tube key slot and install locking key
NOTE: End play should be 0.025 - 0.25 mm (0.01 - 0.001 inch)
8. Install retainer ring with ring end in the key slot.
9. Install new axle shaft gasket and install the axle shaft.
