Housing, Transmission, Rear Extension: Disassembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Snap-Ring

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Remove the bearing snap-ring (1) from the extension housing.

Fig 2: Shaft & Extension Housing
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Remove the shaft (1) from the extension housing (2).

Fig 3: Snap-Ring And Shaft
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Remove snap ring (1) from shaft (2).

Fig 4: Removing Bearing From Shaft
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Using (special tool #9045, Installer, Plug) (1) and press, remove bearing (3) from shaft (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Center Bearing Snap-Ring
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Remove the center bearing snap ring (1) and spacer (if equipped).

Fig 6: Center Bearing
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Remove the center bearing (1).
Using a seal removal tool, remove rear extension housing output shaft seal.