Bearing, Axle Shaft: 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 axle shaft. Refer to SHAFT, AXLE, REMOVAL .
- 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.
- 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.