RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 9 1/4
9 1/4 Inch REAR AXLE - PINION GEAR / RING GEAR/ TONE RING
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matching gear.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Mark companion flange and propeller shaft for installation reference.
4. Disconnect propeller shaft from the companion flange and tie propeller shaft to underbody.
5. Remove axle shafts.
6. Remove differential from the differential housing.
7. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw protectors..
8. Remove ring gear bolts from the differential case.
9. Drive ring gear off the differential case with a rawhide hammer (Fig. 46).
10. Install bolts into two of the threaded holes in the companion flange 180° apart.
11. Position Holder 6719 against the companion flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts so the
Holder 6719 is held to the flange.
12. Use Holder 6719 to hold companion flange and remove the companion flange nut and washer.