Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 93

2 - 36 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE —
DIFFERENTIAL H O U S I N G POSITION
SPECIAL TOOL
5041-7
J9402-20
Fig. 28 Axle seal installation 60 axle
Fig. 29 Differential Bearing Removal
(5) Rotate the differential side gears and remove
the pinion mate gears and thrust washers (Fig. 31).
(6) Remove the differential side gears and thrust
washers.
(7) Remove the case from the vise.
PINION REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the pinion yoke nut and washer. Use
yoke Holder C3281 and yoke Remover C-452 to re­
move pinion yoke (Fig. 32).
(2) Drive out pinion gear from housing with raw­
hide or plastic hammer (Fig. 33). Catch the pinion
with your hand to prevent i t from falling and being
damaged.
(3) Remove the pinion gear seal with a slide ham­
mer or pry out with bar.
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Fig. 30 Ring Gear Removal
THRUST
WASHER
MATE GEAR SIDE GEAR J9203-61
Fig. 31 Pinion Mate Gear Removal
G 4 5 2 J9102-31
Fig. 32 Pinion Yoke Removal