RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 248RBI
REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shafts.
Bearing Cap Identification
2. Note the orientation of the installation reference letters stamped on the bearing caps and housing machined sealing surface.
3. Remove the differential bearing caps.
Spread Differential Housing
4. Position Spreader W-129-B with the tool dowel pins seated in the locating holes.
5. Install the hold down clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle finger-tight.
6. Install a Guide Pin C-3288-B at the left side of the differential housing. Attach dial indicator to housing pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger
against the opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator.
7. Spread the housing enough to remove the case from the housing. Measure the distance with the dial indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 in). If the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or damaged.
8. Remove the dial indicator.
