Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 100

B R
FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE 2 - 21
BEARING
SNAP CAP
RINGS
J8902-15
Fig. 7 Axle Shaft Outer U-Joint
(2) Locate a socket that is larger in diameter than
the bearing cap. Place the socket (receiver) against
the yoke and around the perimeter of the bearing cap
to be removed. Locate a socket that is smaller in di­
ameter than the bearing cap. Place the socket (driv­
er) against the opposite bearing cap. Position the
yoke with the sockets in a vise (Fig. 8).
LARGE-
DIAMETER
SOCKET
WRENCH
J8902-16
Fig. 8 Yoke Bearing Cap Removal
(3) Compress the vise jaws to force the bearing cap
into the larger socket (receiver).
(4) Release the vise jaws. Remove the sockets and
bearing cap that was partially forced out of the yoke.
(5) Repeat the above procedure for the remaining
bearing cap.
(6) Remove the remaining bearing cap, bearings,
seals and spider from the propeller shaft yoke.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
(1) Clean all the U-joint yoke bores with cleaning
solvent and a wire brush. Ensure that all the rust
and foreign matter are removed from the bores.
(2) Inspect the yokes for distortion, cracks and
worn bearing cap bores.
(3) Replace the complete U-joint if any of the com­
ponents are defective.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Pack the bearing caps 1/3 full of wheel bearing
lubricant. Apply extreme pressure (EP), lithium-base
lubricant to aid in installation.
(2) Position the spider in the yoke. Insert the seals
and bearings. Tap the bearing caps into the yoke
bores far enough to hold the spider in position.
(3) Place the socket (driver) against one bearing
cap. Position the yoke with the socket wrench in a
vise.
(4) Compress the vise to force the bearing caps into
the yoke. Force the caps enough to install the retain­
ing clips.
(5) Install the bearing cap retaining clips.
(6) Install the axle shaft, refer to Hub Bearing and
Axle Shaft installation.
VACUUM DISCONNECT 44/60 AXLE
VACUUM CONTROL SYSTEM
The disconnect axle control system consists of;
• Shift motor
• Indicator switch
• Vacuum switch
• Vacuum harness (Fig. 9)
CHECK
VALVE
SHIFT-
MOTOR J9202-55
Fig. 9 Vacuum Control System
Refer to Group 21 Transmissions for addi­
tional information.