RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
4. Position the yoke with the sockets in a vise (2).
5. Tighten the vise jaws to force the bearing cap into the larger socket (receiver).
6. Release the vise jaws. Remove the sockets and bearing cap that was partially forced out of the yoke.
7. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining bearing cap and remove spider from the propeller shaft yoke.
ASSEMBLY
1. Pack the bearing caps 1/3 full of wheel bearing lubricant. Apply extreme pressure (EP), lithium base lubricant to aid in installation.
2. Position the spider in the yoke (1). Insert the seals and bearings. Tap the bearing caps into the yoke bores far enough to hold the spider in position.
3. Place the socket (driver) against one bearing cap. Position the yoke with the socket in a vise.
4. Tighten the vise to force the bearing caps into the yoke. Force the caps enough to install the retaining clips.
5. Install the bearing cap retaining clips.
6. Install axle shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean axle shaft and apply a thin film of Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease to the shaft splines and hub bore.
2. Install axle shaft (2) through the steering knuckle and into the differential side gears.
3. Install hub bearing in the knuckle (3).
4. Install hub bearing bolts and tighten to 202 Nm (149 ft. lbs.).
5. Install ABS wheel speed sensor, brake rotor and caliper.
6. Install axle washer and nut. Tighten axle nut to 179 Nm (132 ft. lbs.).
7. Rotate axle several 5 to 10 times to seat the wheel bearing.
8. Tighten axle nut to final torque of 356 Nm (263 ft. lbs.).
9. Align nut to next cotter pin hole and install new cotter pin.