Case Assembly, Differential: 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.

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Remove differential housing cover (2) and drain lubricant from the housing.
Remove hub bearings and axle shafts.
NOTE:
The right axle seal and intermediate shaft must be removed for the removal of the differential case assembly.

NOTE:
The right axle seal must be removed before the intermediate shaft can be removed through the axle tube.
Disconnect the 4WD actuator electrical connector.

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Remove four bolts (1) from 4WD shift actuator.

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Remove the 4WD shift actuator (1).
Remove the right axle shaft seal. Refer to SEAL, AXLE DRIVE SHAFT, REMOVAL .

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Remove the intermediate shaft through the right axle tube.
NOTE:
Hold the intermediate shaft ball bearing in place while removing the intermediate shaft through the axle tube.

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Remove the ball bearing (1) though the 4WD actuator access hole.

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Remove adjuster lock bolts (1) and adjuster locks (2).
Mark bearing caps (4) left and right for installation reference.
Remove bearing cap bolts and remove bearing caps.

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Loosen differential bearing adjusters (2, 4) with a hammer and punch.
Remove differential case from the housing.
Remove bearing cups (1, 3) and tag them left and right for installation reference.