Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 148

DR
FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA (Continued)
PINION INSTALLER 8982
FLANGE PULLER 8992
BRIDGE 938
AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) With the vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on
hoist.
(2) Remove brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel
speed sensor if equipped.
(3) Remove axle shaft cotter pin, hub nut and
washer (Fig. 19).
FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA
Fig. 19 AXLE NUT
1 - AXLE NUT
2 - AXLE
3 - COTTER PIN
(4) Remove four hub bearing bolts (Fig. 20) from
the back of the steering knuckle.
Fig. 20 HUB BEARING BOLTS
1 - STUB SHAFT
2 - BEARING BOLTS
3 - AXLE SHAFT
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