Case Assembly, Differential: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove fill hole plug from the differential housing cover.
- Remove differential housing cover and drain the lubricant.
- Remove axle shafts.
- Remove adjuster (3) lock bolts (1) and adjuster locks (2).
- Mark bearing caps left and right for installation reference.
- Remove bearing cap bolts and remove bearing caps.
- Loosen differential bearing (1, 3) adjusters (2, 4) with a hammer and punch.
- Remove differential case from the housing.
- Remove bearing cups (1, 3) and tag them left and right for installation reference.