RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Front Axle - 9 1/4AA
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched set. Never replace the ring gear/pinion gear without replacing the other matching gear.
1. Mark pinion flange and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
2. Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion flange and remove propeller shaft.
3. Remove axle shafts.
4. Remove differential from housing.
5. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw protectors
6. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
7. Drive ring gear from differential case with a soft hammer (Fig. 42).
8. Hold pinion flange with Flange Wrench 8979 (Fig. 43) and remove pinion flange nut and washer.
