Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 98

3 - 32 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE — —
REMOVAL AMB I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
STALLATION
REFERENCE LETTERS
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J9003-92
Fig, 28 Differential Bearing Cap Reference Letters
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove Differential case from, axle housing.
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Press 938, and Adapter 1130 (Fig. 29).
BRIDGE
938
TOOL
'1130
DIFFERENTIAL'
Fig, 29 Differential Bearing Removal
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING INSTALLATION
If ring and pinion gears have been replaced, verify
differential side bearing preload and gear mesh back­
lash.
(1) Using tool C-4340 with handle C-4171, install
differential side bearings (Fig. 30).
(2) Install differential in axle housing.
HANDLE
C-4171
DIFFERENTIAL
BEARING
Fig. 30 Install Differential Side Bearings
AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
(1) Remove the axle shaft seal from the differential
housing with a long drift or punch. Be careful not
to damage housing.
(2) Clean the inside perimeter of the differential
housing with fine crocus cloth.
(3) Apply a light film of oil to the inside lip of the
new axle shaft seal.
(4) Install the inner axle seal (Fig. 31) or (Fig. 32).
DIFFERENTIAL
HOUSING
POSITION
FOR OPEN-END
WRENCH
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-7
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-3
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-2
J9402-21
Fig. 31 Axle Seal installation—44 Axle
INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
Service to the Disconnect axle seals and bearing
require the use of Tool Set 5041 (J34659) and Seal
Installer D-354.