Seal, Axle Drive Shaft: Installation: Left: Right
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.
- Install intermediate shaft ball bearing (1), if removed.
- Install intermediate shaft (1), if removed.
- Place the axle seal onto (special tool #8885-1, Installer Seal Plate) (2).
- Using (special tool #6310-7, Nut) (4), (special tool #6310-2, Disc) (3) and (special tool #5058A, Compressor, Spring) (7) connect the two threaded rods together with the 6310-7 nut.
- Thread a generic 1/2 x 13 nut (6) to (special tool #6310-7, Nut) so the threaded rods do not un-thread. (using as a jam nut).
- Slide the threaded rod though the axle tube, place (special tool #8885-1, Installer Seal Plate) (2) and seal through the threaded rod.
- Thread (special tool #8411, Installer, Seal) (1) behind 8885-1 using it as support.
- Turn bolt (2) on threaded rod (1) until right axle seal is seated.NOTE:
Use these tools for axle seal installation or
equivalent.
- Install the 4WD shift collar (2).
- Install the 4WD shift actuator (1) and torque bolts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the 4WD shift actuator connector.
- Install the axle shaft and hub bearing.
- Verify correct fluid level.