2500 And 3500

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 3500 HD and 2015 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Center Bearing And Boot Collar On Shaft

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Slide center bearing (1) and boot collar (2) on shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Boot Collar And Center Bearing
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Install boot collar (2) and center bearing (1) with Installer (special tool #6448A, Installer, Bearing/Gear).
Clean shaft splines and apply a coat of multi-purpose grease.
Align master splines and slide front and rear half-shafts together.

Fig 3: Boot And Collar
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Slide slip yoke boot (1) on boot collar (2).

Fig 4: Slip Joint Boot And Clamp
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Install slip yoke boot (1) clamp (2).
Install propeller shaft in vehicle.