Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 92

FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE 2 - 35
INSTALLATION
EFERENCE LETTERS
DIFFERENTIAL
PRY BAR
J9003-92
Fig. 24 Bearing Cap identification
SPECIAL TOOL
W-129-B
DIAL
INDICATOR
J9402-2
Fig. 25 Spread Differential Housing
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.38 m m (0.015 in.). If
t h e h o u s i n g is spread t o o m u c h , it c o u l d be d i s ­
t o r t e d or d a m a g e d .
(5) Separate the housing a maximum of 0.38 mm
(0.015 in.). Measure the distance with the dial indi­
cator (Fig. 25).
(6) Remove the dial indicator.
(7) Pry the differential case loose from the housing.
To prevent damage, pivot on housing with the end of
the pry bar against spreader (Fig. 26).
(8) Remove the case from housing. Mark or tag
bearing cups indicating which side they were re­
moved. Remove spreader from housing.
AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
(1) Remove the axle shaft seal from the differential
housing with a long drift or punch. Be careful n o t
to damage housing.
(2) Clean the inside perimeter of the differential
housing with fine crocus cloth.
(3) Apply a light film of oil to the inside lip of the
new axle shaft seal.
J9302-18
Fig. 26 Differential Removal
(4) Install the inner axle seal (Fig. 27) 44 axle (Fig.
28) 60 axle.
DIFFERENTIAL
HOUSING
POSITION
FOR OPEN-END
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SPECIAL TOOL
5041-2
SEAL
SPECIAL TOOL
SPECIAL TOOL 5041-3
5 0 4 1 - 7
NUT
J9402-21
Fig. 27 Axle seal installation 44 axle
DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Bearing Splitter 1130, Bearing Splitter Bridge
938 and button. On 44 axle use Button C-293-3 on 60
axle use Button 919-4 (Fig. 29).
(2) Remove bearing shims from case hubs and
mark them (with hub identity) for assembly refer­
ence. Record the thickness of the shims.
(3) Clamp the differential case in a vise equipped
with soft jaws. Remove a n d discard the ring gear
bolts. Tap the ring gear with a rawhide or plastic
mallet and remove (Fig. 30).
(4) Remove the pinion gear mate shaft roll pin and
shaft.