RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
CV Joint-Outer
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Clamp shaft in a vise (with soft jaws) and support C/V joint.
CAUTION: Do not damage C/V housing or half shaft.
2. Remove clamps (2) (4) with a cut-off wheel or grinder.
3. Slide the boot down the shaft.
4. Remove lubricant to expose the C/V joint snap ring (1).
5. Spread snap ring (1) and slide the joint off the shaft.
6. Slide boot off the shaft and discard old boot.
7. Mark alignment marks (1) on the inner race/hub (2), bearing cage (3) and housing with dabs of paint.
8. Clamp C/V joint in a vertical position in a soft jawed vise.
