2005 Dodge Rear axle leak
I don't have a FSM so I need some info. Today I noticed a left rear axle seal leak and I'd like to know what to expect before I start tearing it apart. I've never done any work on an AAM axle housing so any experienced input is appreciated.
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Quad Cab Short Bed |
REMOVAL
(1) Remove axle shaft flange bolts and remove axle shaft. (2) Remove retianer ring from the axle shaft tube. (3) Remove hub bearing nut locking key. (4) Remove hub bearing nut with Socket 8954. (5) Remove hub and bearings from the axle. (6) Pry out hub bearing seal from the back of the hub. NOTE: The inner part of the seal may stay on the axle tube. This part must also be removed. (7) Remove rear bearing. (8) Remove hub bearing cups with a hammer and drift. INSTALLATION (1) Install outer hub bearing cup with Installer 8961 and Handle C-4171. (2) Install inner hub bearing cup with Installer 8962 and Handle C-4171. (3) Pack bearings with the appropriate grease. (4) Install rear bearing and install new grease seal with Installer 8963 and Handle C-4171. (5) Slide hub on the axle tube and install front bearing into the hub. (6) Install hub bearing nut with Socket 8954 and tighten to 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.) while rotating the hub (7) Back off nut about 30° and align next hub nut key slot with axle tube key slot and install locking key. NOTE: End play should be 0.025-0.25 mm (0.001-0.010 in.). (8) Install retainer ring with ring end in the key slot. (9) Install new axle shaft gasket and install axle sorry wouldn't let me attach it so i had to copy and paste |
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