Bearing, Drive Shaft Center, Light Duty: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Center Bearing & Collar

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Install new slinger on shaft if removed and drive into position with appropriate installer tool.
Install new center bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Bearing & Collar
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Install bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft with Installer (special tool #6052, Installer, Bearing/Seal) (3).

Fig 3: Slip Joint Boot & Clamp
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Clean shaft splines and apply a coat of multi-purpose grease.
Align master splines and slide front and rear half-shafts together.
Position slip yoke boot (1) on boot collar and install clamp (2).
Install propeller shaft in vehicle.