D50 2WD L4-156 2556cc 2.6L VIN 7 2-bbl (1982)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Axle Shaft Removal and Installation
Fig. 1 Rear axle shaft assembly exploded view. Ram 50 & Ram Raider
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheel and brake drum.
2. Disconnect rear parking brake cable at equalizer and remove cable retaining bolts and heat shields as needed.
3. Disconnect brake tube from wheel cylinder and plug line and open fitting.
4. Remove 4 nuts securing bearing case, then remove axle shaft, bearing case and brake backing plate as an assembly. Use suitable slide hammer, if
necessary, to free assembly from axle housing.
5. Remove O-ring and shims for preloading bearing. Retain shims for reassembly.
Fig. 2 Axle shaft bearing locknut removal & installation. Ram 50 & Ram Raider
6. Disengage lock washer then remove locknut using tool No. MB990785.
