RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
INSTALLATION - INTERMEDIATE AXLE
1. Position the bushing on installation tool and seat the bushing (Fig. 23) in the housing bore.
2. Clean the inside perimeter of the axle shaft tube with fine crocus cloth.
3. Apply a light film of oil to the inside lip of the new axle shaft seal.
4. Install the inner axle seal (Fig. 24).
5. Install the shift collar in the axle housing.
6. Lubricate splined end of the intermediate axle shaft with multipurpose lubricant.
7. 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.
8. Insert axle shaft into the tube and engage the splined end of the shaft with the shift collar.
9. Install the vacuum shift motor housing.
Rear Axle - 248RBI
Rear Axle - 248RBI / AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the axle shaft flange bolts.