1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
PULLER C-293-PA
INSTALLER C-3095-A
DIAL INDICATOR SET C-3339
HANDLE C-4171
CUP INSTALLER D-146
DIAL INDICATOR STUD L-4438
SPLITTER 1130
REMOVER/EXTRACTOR 6310
3 - 64 FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 A

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual PINION DEPTH SET 6730
ARBOR DISCS 8289
RECEIVER 8498
PINION BLOCK 8878
ADAPTERS 8879
BEARING INSTALLER 8881
SEAL INSTALLER 8882
DRFRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA 3 - 65
FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ADJUSTER WRENCH 8883
SEAL INSTALLER 8885
CUP INSTALLER 8886
PLUG 8888
PINION DRIVER 8976
FLANGE WRENCH 8979
3 - 66 FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AADR
FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) With the vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on
hoist.
(2) Remove brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel
speed sensor if equipped.
(3) Remove axle shaft cotter pin, hub nut and
wa

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Remove hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
(6) Remove axle shaft (Fig. 21) from steering
knuckle and axle housing.
DISASSEMBLY
Single cardan U-joint components are not service-
able. If defecti

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ASSEMBLY
(1) Pack the bearing caps 1/3 full of wheel bearing
lubricant. Apply extreme pressure (EP), lithium-base
lubricant to aid in installation.
(2) Position the spider in the yoke. Insert the seal

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Install Extractor Rod 6310 with Extractor Foot
6310-9 through the receiver and the axle seal (Fig.
27).
(7) Install Extractor Plate 6310-2 and Nut 6310-7
on the extractor rod.
(8) Tighten nut on t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Hold pinion flange with Flange Wrench 8979
(Fig. 31) and remove pinion flange nut and washer.
(7) Remove pinion flange with Pinion Flange
Puller 8992 (Fig. 32).
(8) Remove pinion shaft seal with a