Bearing, Axle Shaft: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove axle shaft. Refer to SHAFT, AXLE, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Axle Tube Key Slot, Hub Nut Locking Key, Retainer Ring End & Straight End
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Remove retainer ring (4) from the axle shaft tube.
Remove hub bearing nut locking key (1) from the axle shaft tube (3).
Remove hub bearing nut with Socket (special tool #2029500030, Socket, Hub Nut).
Remove hub and bearings from the axle.

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Part Of Seal And Axle Tube
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Pry out hub bearing seal from the back of the hub.
NOTE:
The inner part of the seal (3) may stay on the axle tube (2). This part must also be removed with a pry bar (1).
Remove rear bearing.
Remove hub bearing cups with a hammer and drift.