RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation - Half Shaft
HALFSHAFT / REMOVAL
1. Loosen lug nuts and hub nut while the with the vehicle brakes applied.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly
4. Remove half shaft hub nut.
5. Remove brake caliper and rotor.
6. Position hydraulic jack under lower suspension arm and raise jack to unload rebound bumper.
7. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
8. Remove upper ball joint nut and separate ball with Remover 8677 (Fig. 1).
9. Disengage inner CV joint from the axle shaft snap-ring by apply pressure with two pry bars between the CV housing and axle housing.
10. Tilt the knuckle out and push the half shaft out of the knuckle (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not damage outer CV threads while removing half shaft.
11. Remove the half shaft from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean hub bearing bore, hub bearing mating surface and half shaft splines.
