Seal, Axle Drive Shaft: Removal: Left: Notes
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.
NOTE:
If replacing the left axle seal the right axle seal must be replaced as well.
- Remove hub bearings and axle shafts.
- Remove the 4WD shift actuator (1).
- Remove the 4WD shift collar (2).
- Remove the right axle shaft seal. Refer to SEAL, AXLE DRIVE SHAFT, REMOVAL .
- Slide the intermediate shaft (1) out the right axle tube.NOTE:
Hold the ball bearing (2) in place while removing the intermediate shaft.
- Remove differential from differential housing.
- Remove differential bearing adjusters.
- Remove axle seal (2) located behind adjusters with Receiver (special tool #8498, Receiver, Axle Shaft Seal) and Extractor (special tool #6310, Remover, Bearing/Seal).
- Install Receiver (special tool #8498, Receiver, Axle Shaft Seal) (1) into the adjuster bore.
- Install Extractor Rod (special tool #6310, Remover, Bearing/Seal) with Extractor Foot (special tool #6310-9, Head) (2) through the receiver and axle seal.
- Install Extractor Plate (special tool #6310-2, Disc) and Nut (special tool #6310-7, Nut) (2) on the extractor rod (1).
- Tighten nut (2) on extractor rod (1) to pull seal into the receiver.