Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 109

2 - 34 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
B R
THRUST
WASHER
MATE'GEAR SIDE GEAR . J9203-61
Fig. 31 Pinion Mate Gear Removal
C-452 J9102-31
Fig. 32 Pinion Yoke Removal
(3) Remove the pinion gear seal with a slide ham­
mer or pry out with bar.
(4) Remove oil slinger, front bearing.
(5) Remove the front pinion bearing cup with Han­
dle C-4171 and Remover D-147 for 44 axle. Use Han­
dle C-4171 and Remover D-158 for 60 axle (Fig. 34).
(6) Remove the rear bearing cup with Handle
C-4171 and Remover D-148 for 44 axle. Use Handle
C-4171 and Remover D-162 for 60 axle (Fig. 35).
(7) Remove the collapsible preload spacer (Fig. 36).
(8) Remove the inner bearing from the pinion with
Bearing Splitter 1130 and Bearing Splitter Bridge
938 (Fig. 37).
(9) Remove the oil slinger (select thickness-produc­
tion) from the pinion gear shaft. Record the thick­
ness of slinger.
RAWHIDE
Fig. 33 Remove Pinion Gear
Fig. 34 Front Bearing Cup Removal
CLEANING/INSPECTION
Wash differential components with cleaning solvent
and dry with compressed air. Do not steam clean
the differential components.
Wash bearings with solvent and towel dry, do not
dry with compressed air. Cup and bearing must be
replaced as matched sets only.
Clean the axle shaft tubes with a stiff wire brush
or clean cloth. Clean oil channels in housing.
Inspect the components for;