Seal, Drive Pinion: 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.
- Mark propeller shaft and pinion flange (1) for installation reference.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Remove hub bearings and axle shafts.
- Rotate pinion gear three or four times.
- Record pinion torque to rotate (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2) for installation reference.
- Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench (special tool #8979, Wrench, Pinion Flange) (2) and remove pinion flange nut and washer.
- Mark a line across the pinion shaft and flange for installation reference.
- Remove pinion flange (1) with Pinion Flange Puller (special tool #8992, Remover, Pinion Flange) (2).
- Remove pinion seal (3) with a seal puller (2).