RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
8. Remove rear bearing from output shaft (Fig. 154).
DIRECT CLUTCH, HUB AND SPRING
WARNING: THE NEXT STEP IN DISASSEMBLY INVOLVES COMPRESSING THE DIRECT CLUTCH SPRING. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT PROPER EQUIPMENT BE USED TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AS SPRING FORCE IS APPROXIMATELY 830
POUNDS. USE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL 6227-1 AND A HYDRAULIC SHOP PRESS WITH A MINIMUM RAM TRAVEL OF 5-6
INCHES. THE PRESS MUST ALSO HAVE A BED THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN AS REQUIRED. RELEASE CLUTCH
SPRING TENSION SLOWLY AND COMPLETELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Mount geartrain assembly in shop press (Fig. 155).
2. Position Compressor Tool 6227-1 on clutch hub (Fig. 155). Support output shaft flange with steel press plates as shown and center assembly under
press ram.
3. Apply press pressure slowly. Compress hub and spring far enough to expose clutch hub retaining ring and relieve spring pressure on clutch pack
snap-ring (Fig. 155).
