Bearing, Axle Shaft: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove axle shaft flange bolts and remove axle shaft.
- Remove retainer ring (1) from axle shaft tube.
- Remove hub bearing nut (1) locking key (2) from axle tube (3).
- Remove hub bearing nut with Socket (special tool #8954, Hub Nut Socket).
- Remove hub and bearings from the axle.
- Pry out hub bearing seal from the back of the hub.NOTE:
The inner part of the seal (3) may stay on the axle tube (2). This part must also be removed with pry bar (1).
- Remove rear bearing.
- Remove hub bearing cups with a hammer and drift.