RAM 3500 HD Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
10. Remove pinion gear (1) from housing with pinion Driver 8977 (2) and a hammer.
NOTE: Thread the driver on the pinion shaft till it bottoms out.
11. Remove pinion seal with a slide hammer or pry bar.
12. Remove front pinion bearing and discard bearing.
NOTE: Do not reuse front pinion bearing/cup.
13. Remove collapsible spacer from the pinion shaft.
14. Remove rear pinion bearing (1) with Bearing Splitter 1130 (2) and a press.
15. Remove pinion depth shim from the pinion gear shaft and record thickness of the shims.
16. Remove front pinion bearing cup from the housing with a punch and hammer, and discard cup.
NOTE: Do not reuse front pinion bearing/cup.
17. Remove rear pinion bearing cup from the housing with a punch and hammer, if bearing is going to be replaced.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install new front pinion bearing cup with Installer 8960 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).