Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 132

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R E A R
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
B R
Fig. 2 Typical Housing Cower
CAUTION: Overfilling the differential can result in
the lubricant foaming and overheating.
(7) Refill the differential with the specified quan­
tity of MOPAR® Hypoid Gear Lubricant.
(8) Install the fill hole plug.
AXLE SHAFT, SEAL AND BEARING SERVICE
CAUTION: When rear axle service is necessary,
both rear wheels must be raised off the surface so
that they are free to rotate. B e cautious when the
tires are being rotated by the engine or by other
means.
AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove tire wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the brake drum.
(4) Clean all the foreign material from housing
cover area.
(5) Remove differential cover and drain the lubri­
cant from the housing.
(6) Remove the lock screw and the pinion mate
gear shaft from the case (Fig. 3).
(7) Push the axle shaft in and remove axle shaft C-
clip lock from axle shaft (Fig. 4).
(8) Remove the axle shaft. Use care to prevent
damage to the axle shaft bearing.
(9) Inspect the axle shaft bearing contact surface
area for indications of wear.
If wear exists the axle shaft and bearing
should be replaced. Normal bearing contact on
the shaft will be a dull gray and could appear
Fig. 3 Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Screw
Fig. 4 Axle Shaft C-Clip Lock
to foe lightly dented. If any of these conditions
exist, the axle shaft and bearing must be re­
placed.
AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND BEARING REMOVAL
(1) Remove the axle shaft seal with a small pry
bar (Fig.
5).
(2) Remove the axle shaft bearing with Remover
C-4828 (Fig. 6).
(3) Inspect the axle shaft seal surface and tube
bore for roughness and burrs. Polish each axle