RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
4. Record pinion gear (2) rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (1).
5. Hold yoke with Yoke Holder 6719A and remove pinion shaft nut and washer.
6. Remove pinion yoke (1) with Remover C-452 (2).
7. Remove pinion seal with pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat lip of pinion seal with gear lubricant.
2. Install new pinion seal with Installer 9348 (2) and Handle C-4171 (1).
3. Install yoke on pinion shaft with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719A.
4. Install pinion yoke washer with the concave surface against the yoke end.
5. Install new pinion nut.
CAUTION: Never exceed minimum tightening torque when installing the pinion yoke retaining nut at this point. Failure to heed caution may
result in damage.