Bearing, Axle Shaft: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Wipe axle tube bore clean and remove any old sealer or burrs from the tube.
- Grease the rollers of the axle shaft bearing and install the bearing with installer C-4198 and Driver Handle, Universal C-4171 (special tool #C-4198, Installer, Axle Bearing) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal). Drive bearing in until tool contacts the axle tube.NOTE:
Bearing is installed with the bearing part number against the installer.
- Install a new axle shaft seal using seal Installer C-4076B and Handle Driver C-4735 (special tool #C-4076-B, Installer, Seal) and (special tool #C-4735, Handle, Driver).
- Install the axle shaft (1). Refer to SHAFT, AXLE, INSTALLATION .
- Install differential cover and fill with gear lubricant to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to COVER, DIFFERENTIAL, INSTALLATION .