RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 267RBI
Rear Axle - 267RBI / PINION SEAL
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Mark universal joint, pinion yoke and shaft for installation reference.
3. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the pinion yoke.
4. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
5. Remove brake calipers to prevent any drag that may cause a false bearing preload torque measurement.
6. Rotate pinion yoke three or four times.
7. Record pinion gear rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 22).
8. Hold yoke with Yoke Holder 6719A and remove the pinion shaft nut and washer.
9. Remove yoke with Remover C-452 (Fig. 23).
10. Remove pinion seal with pry tool or slide hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.
2. Install new pinion seal with an appropriate installer.
