RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
11. Remove the collapsible preload spacer from 248 RBI pinion gears.
12. Remove the solid shims from 267 RBI pinion gears.
13. Remove the rear bearing from the pinion with Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-37, or equivalents. Place 4 adapter blocks so they do
not damage the bearing cage.
14. Remove the pinion depth shims from the pinion gear shaft. Record the total thickness of the depth shims.