Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 210

BR/BE
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR/TONE RING (Continued)
(16) Remove the rear bearing from the pinion with
Puller/Press C–293-PA and Adapters C–293–37 (Fig.
55).
Place 4 adapter blocks so they do not damage
the bearing cage.
Fig. 55 Inner Bearing Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-293–PA
2 - VISE
3 - ADAPTERS
4 - DRIVE PINION GEAR SHAFT
(17) Remove the pinion depth shims from the pin-
ion gear shaft. Record the total thickness of the
depth shims.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Door Ease stick lubricant to out-
side surface of bearing cup. Install the pinion rear
bearing cup with Installer D-111 and Handle C-4171
(Fig. 56). Ensure cup is correctly seated.
(2) Apply Mopar Door Ease stick lubricant to out-
side surface of bearing cup. Install the pinion front
bearing cup with Installer D-146 and Handle C-4171
(Fig. 57).
(3) Install pinion front bearing and oil slinger, if
equipped. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on
the lip of pinion seal.
REAR AXLE - 248RBI
Fig. 56 Pinion Rear Bearing Cup
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
Fig. 57 Pinion Front Bearing Cup
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
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