Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1237

3 - 8 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
SLIDING
SCREW
19 N-m
(14 ft-lbs). CLAMP J9216-6
Fig. 15 Rear Propeller Shaft
(2) Tighten the U-joint strap bolts to;
• Dana Axle: 29 N-m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
• 9 1/4 Axle: 19 N-m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Remove support and lower the vehicle.
TWO PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT—REAR
The two piece shaft has a center bearing which
supports the shafts where they are joined together
(Fig. 16).
TYPE 2 TYPE 1
J9416-2
Fig. 16 Center Bearing
REMOVAL
(1) Shift the transmission/transfer case to their
Neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Scribe alignment marks on the pinion yoke.
(3) Remove the universal joint strap bolts at the
pinion shaft yoke.
(4) Scribe alignment marks on the frame cross-
member for center bearing reference. Remove bolts
that attach the center bearing to the support bracket
(Fig. 16).
(5) Slide the slip yoke off transmission output
shaft and remove the propeller shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide the slip yoke on transmission output
shaft. Align the installation reference marks at the
axle yoke.
(2) Align and install the center bearing to the sup­
port bracket. Install the bolts and tighten to 68 N-m
(50 ft. lbs.) torque.
Replacement U-joint straps and bolts must be
installed.
(3) Tighten the U-joint strap bolts to;
• Dana Axle: 29 N-m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
• 9 1/4 Axle: 19 N-m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y
CENTER BEARING
Vehicles equipped with a two-piece rear propeller
shaft have a rubber insulated center bearing. The
bearing supports the shafts where they join together.
The two-piece propeller shaft uses two types of cen­
ter bearings. Type 1 is used with the 9 1/4 axle. Type
2 is used with the Dana axles. Both types are
mounted in the same location and service the same.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear two-piece shaft. Refer to two-
-piece removal.
(2) Remove slip joint boot clamp and separate the
two shafts. The slip joints are master splined.
(3) Use hammer and punch to tap slinger away
from shaft to provide room for bearing splitter.
(4) Position Bearing Splitter Tool 1130 between
slinger and shaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage shaft spline during
removal of center bearing.
(5) Set shaft in press and press bearing off the
shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new slinger on shaft and drive into posi­
tion with 2 1/2 in. ID pipe for type 1 center bearing.
For type 2 center bearing use 2 1/4 in. ID pipe to
install slinger.
(2) Install new center bearing on shaft with Bear­
ing Installer Tool 6052. Drive on shaft with hammer
until bearing is seated.