RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Installation
10. Position the bearing on installation tool. Seat the bearing in the housing bore.
11. Clean the inside perimeter of the axle shaft tube with fine crocus cloth.
12. Apply a light film of oil to the inside lip of the new axle shaft seal.
Inner Axle Seal Installation-216 FBI Axle
Inner Axle Seal Installation-248 FBI Axle
13. Install the inner axle seal or.
The inner axle seal position is different on a 216 FBI axle then a 248 FBI axle. Be sure to use the correct installer.
14. Install the shift collar in the axle housing.
15. Lubricate the splined end of the intermediate axle shaft with multipurpose lubricant.
16. Insert the intermediate axle shaft into the differential side gear.
CAUTION: Apply all-purpose lubricant to the axle shaft splines to prevent damage to the seal during axle shaft installation.
17. Insert the axle shaft into the tube. Engage the splined end of the shaft with the shift collar.
18. Install the vacuum shift motor housing.
