Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVAL

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

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Remove axle shaft flange bolts (1).
Slide axle shaft out of the axle tube.

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Remove axle shaft O-ring (1).

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Axle flange bolts must be replaced or use Mopar™ Lock N' Seal or Loctite® 242 on cleaned existing bolts.

Clean axle flange and hub.

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Install new axle shaft O-ring (2).
Slide axle shaft into the axle tube.

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Install NEW axle shaft flange bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
Install the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .