RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Axle Half Shaft
HALF SHAFT
Removal
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove half shaft hub nut.
3. Remove brake caliper and rotor.
4. Position hydraulic jack under lower suspension arm and raise jack to unload rebound bumper.
5. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
6. Remove upper ball joint nut and separate ball with Remover 8677.
7. Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
8. Tilt knuckle out and push half shaft out of the knuckle.
9. Remove half shaft from vehicle.
Installation
1. Clean hub bearing bore, hub bearing mating surface and half shaft splines.
2. Apply a light coating of grease to the front axle shaft output splines.