Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 218

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PINION GEAR/RING GEAR/TONE RING (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new front pinion bearing cup (Fig. 55)
with Installer 8960 and Handle C-4171.
Fig. 55 FRONT PINION BEARING CUP
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
(2) Install new rear pinion bearing cup (Fig. 56)
with Installer 8959 and Handle C-4171.
Fig. 56 REAR PINION BEARING CUP
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
(3) Install pinion depth shim (Fig. 57) on the pin-
ion gear shaft.
REAR AXLE - 10 1/2 AA
Fig. 57 PINION DEPTH SHIM
1 - PINION DEPTH SHIM
2 - PINION GEAR
(4) Install rear pinion bearing (Fig. 58) with
Installer MD-998805 and a press.
Fig. 58 REAR PINION BEARING
1 - PRESS
2 - INSTALLER
3 - PINION GEAR
4 - REAR PINION BEARING
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