RAM 5500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 11 1/2 AA
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shafts.
2. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion flange for installation reference.
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Rotate pinion gear (1) three or four times.
5. Measure and record the amount of torque necessary to rotate the pinion gear with an inch pound torque wrench (2).
6. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench 8979 (2) and remove pinion flange nut.
7. Remove pinion flange (1) with Pinion Flange Puller 8992 (2).
8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a seal puller or slide hammer mounted screw.
Installation
