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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake caliper and rotor. Refer to
Brakes for procedures.
(4) Remove ABS wheel speed sensor if equi

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual Condition Possible Causes Correction
Axle Overheating 1. Lubricant level low. 1. Fill differential to correct level.
2. Improper grade of lubricant. 2. Fill differential with the correct fluid
type an

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Raise the axle with lifting device and align to
the leaf spring centering bolts.
(2) Install the spring clamps and spring brackets.
Refer to 2 Suspension for procedures.
(3) Install s

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Place the transmission in NEUTRAL and raise
and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake drum (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - RE

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual (5) Install cover and fill with gear lubricant.
(6)
Install brake drum (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install wheel and tire assemblies.
(8) Remove support and l

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual ASSEMBLY
(1) Install differential side gears and thrust wash-
ers.
(2) Install differential pinion and thrust washers.
(3) Install the pinion shaft.
(4) Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the hol

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual Condition Possible Causes Correction
Axle Overheating 1. Lubricant level low. 1. Fill differential to correct level.
2. Improper grade of lubricant. 2. Fill differential with the correct fluid
type an

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Raise axle with lifting device and align to the
leaf spring centering bolts.
(2) Install spring clamps and spring brackets.
Refer to 2 Suspension for procedures.
(3) Install shock abs

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual (10) Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Seal-
ant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 34).
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes
after applying the sealant.
(11) Install the cover and any

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Owners Manual Condition Possible Causes Correction
Axle Overheating 1. Lubricant level low. 1. Fill differential to correct level.
2. Improper grade of lubricant. 2. Fill differential with the correct fluid
type an