Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 104

(R FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE 2 - 29
, SHIFT MOTOR
HOUSING OPINING
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-3
SPECIAL TOOL
M54-3
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-2
BEARING
0
SHIFT MOTOR
HOUSING OPENING
SEAL
AXLE
TU1E
LOCATION
TOR OPEN-END
WRENCH
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-60F
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-3
J9402-19
J9402-23
Fig. 13 intermediate Shaft Bearing installation
The inner axle seal position is different on a
44 then a 60 axle. Be sure to use the correct in­
staller, if wrong installer is use axle will not
seal.
SHIFT MOTOR LOCATION
5041-44 SPECIAL TOOL 5041-2
5041-3
J9402-22
Fig. 14 Inner axle seal installation 44 axle
(5) Insert the intermediate axle shaft into the dif­
ferential side gear.
(6) Install the shift collar on the splined end of the
intermediate axle shaft.
(7) Lubricate the splined end of the intermediate
axle shaft with multi-purpose lubricant.
CAUTION:Apply all-purpose lubricant to the axle
shaft splines to prevent damage to the seal during
axle shaft installation.
Fig. 15 Inner axle seal installation 60 axle
(8) Insert the axle shaft into the tube. Engage the
splined-end of the shaft with the shift collar. Refer to
Hub Bearing and Axle Shaft in this section.
(9) Install the vacuum motor housing. Refer to
Shift Motor Installation in this section.
STEERING KNUCKLE AND BALL STUDS
Ball Stud service procedures below require removal
of the hub bearing and axle shaft. Removal and in­
stallation of upper and lower ball studs requires Spe­
cial Tools.
knuckle
removal
(1) Remove hub bearing and axle shaft. Refer to
the Removal procedures in this Group.
(2) Remove tie-rod or drag link end from the steer­
ing knuckle arm. Remove the ABS sensor wire and
bracket from knuckle.
(3) Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball stud
nut. Remove the upper and lower ball stud nuts.
(4) Strike the steering knuckle with a brass ham­
mer to loosen. Remove knuckle from axle tube yokes.
UPPER BALL STUD REPLACEMENT 44 AXLE
(1) Position tools as shown to remove ball stud
(Fig. 16).
(2) Position tools as shown to install ball stud (Fig.
17).
LOWER BALL STUD REPLACEMENT 44 AXLE
(1) Position tools as shown to remove ball stud
(Fig. 18).
(2) Position tools as shown to install ball stud (Fig.
19).