Rear - 1500 Only
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Move axle shaft carefully to prevent damage to the shaft bearing and seal in the axle tube.
- Install the new stud (4) into the back of the hub flange (2) and seat as follows:
- Install three proper sized washers (1) onto the new stud (4), then install a lug nut (3) with the flat side of the nut against the washers.
- Tighten the lug nut (3) until the stud (4) is pulled into the hub flange (2). Verify that the stud is properly seated into the flange.
- Remove the lug nut (3) and washers (1).
- Install the axle shaft. Refer to the appropriate Differential/Driveline article.
- Using a new lug nut on the new stud, install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheels , Standard Procedure .
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.