RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Intermediate Axle Shaft and Seal Replacement
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
Servicing axle seals and bearing require the use of Tool Set 5041 (J34659) and Seal Installer D354.
1. Remove the vacuum motor housing. Refer to Shift Motor Removal.
2. Remove the outer axle shaft. Refer to Hub Bearing and Axle Shaft.
3. Remove shift collar and intermediate axle shaft.
4. Remove the inner axle shaft seal from the shift motor housing with a long drift or punch.
Note: Be careful not to damage the housing.
Bearing Removal Tool Installed
5. Remove the intermediate axle shaft bearing.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Installation
1. Position the bearing on installation tool. Seat the bearing in the housing bore.
2. Clean the inside perimeter of the axle shaft tube with fine crocus cloth.
3. Apply a light film of oil to the inside lip of the new axle shaft seal.