04 Ram 1500 4x4 rear pinion seal change

[barracudadave67]

Hi guys I need some advise.
The rear pinon seal (not axel seal) on my rear end, where the the drive shaft connects, in my 04 Ram 1500 4x4 is leaking, all of a sudden. Can any one give me any advise on what all has to bee done to change it,??. The rear is not a sure grip. It is a 9 1/4.
I had a CD of the maint manual for the truck, but I cannot find it. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks barracudadave67

 

[Daves69]

Check for a recall on loose pinion nut. May have been called late last year like my '05!

A link with some resources.................

http://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-ram-tech-65/

 

[halifaxhops]

It is pretty straight forward but I would check for a recall first. Take the drive shaft out, set the parking brake. Remove the pinion nut then use a puller to take the yoke off. Remove the seal and put a new on in, clean the yoke where the seal rides then re install the seal and torque it to specs then re install the driveshaft.