Bearing, Axle Shaft: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Axle Bolts & Axle Flange

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Remove axle bolts (1) from axle flange (2).

Fig 2: Axle Shaft
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Remove axle shaft (1) from axle.

Fig 3: Hub Socket
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With Socket (special tool #10051, Socket, Hub Nut) (1) remove hub nut with integrated lock washer from hub (2) spindle.

Fig 4: Hub/Rotor Guide
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Install hub/rotor Guide (special tool #10064, Guide, Hub) (1) into hub spindle (2).

Fig 5: Hub/Rotor
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Slide hub/rotor (1) with bearings off hub spindle and hub/rotor Guide (special tool #10064, Guide, Hub) (2).

Fig 6: Outer Bearing & Hub
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Remove outer bearing (1) from hub (2).

Fig 7: Hub Seal
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Remove hub seal (1) from the back of the hub (2) with seal puller.

Fig 8: Inner Bearing & Hub
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Remove inner bearing (1) from hub (2).

Fig 9: Outer Bearing Cup & Hub
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Remove outer bearing cup (1) from hub (2) with a hammer and brass drift.

Fig 10: Inner Bearing Cup & Hub
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Remove inner bearing cup (1) from hub (2) with hammer and brass drift.