Removal (Pickup 4WD & Ram-50 4WD)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove and support brake calipers. Place hub in free-wheeling position. Remove drive hub cover using an oil filter wrench and protective cloth. Remove snap ring, shim and free-wheeling hub from drive axle. See Figure. Remove lock washer. Remove lock nut using Lock Nut Wrench (MB990954). Remove front hub assembly.