RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
8. To remove the opposite bearing cap, turn the yoke over and straighten the cross in the open hole. Then, carefully press the end of the cross until
the remaining bearing cap can be removed (Fig. 17).
CAUTION: If the cross or bearing cap are not straight during installation, the bearing cap will score the walls of the yoke bore and damage can occur.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped
with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint
from the tube yoke.
1. Apply Extreme Pressure (EP) N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease to inside of yoke bores to aid in installation.
2. Position the cross in the yoke with its lube fitting, if equipped, pointing up (Fig. 18).
