How to service and repair a rear axle equipped with an 8 1/4 Wheel Bearing on 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van?

Take out the axle shaft and then use a little pry bar to remove the axle shaft seal from the axle tube when servicing or repairing an 8 1/4 rear axle bearing. You can take out the seal and bearing at once with the special removal tool. After that, take out the axle shaft bearing using Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter Foot 6310-9. Make sure to clean any burrs or removed old sealants from the axle tube bore for installation. Secure the axle shaft bearing into position using C-4198 Installer and C-4171 Handle, so that the part number is visible to installers. To replace the axle seal, place Handles C-4735-1 onto the spacer and screw in the Installer C-4076-B until you feel it touching the axle. Add a layer of axle lubricant on the seal's edge before fitting in the axle shaft. A bead of red Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant or the same product should be applied to the housing cover and if the cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, remove it, clean off the old sealant and apply new RTV. attach the cover and use a crisscross pattern to tighten the bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Put lubricant into the differential until it fills the hole almost up to the plug, then replace the fill hole plug.

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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing, Rear Part Number: 3507898AB
$57.95 MSRP: $87.55
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- Other Name: Bearing - Axle Shaft; Drive Axle Shaft Bearing, Rear; Differential Bearing; Axle Bearing; Axle Bearings; Bearing Assembly; Differential Cover Bearing; Bearing; Bearing Axle Shaft; Bearing Wheel
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 0.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 1.1 x 2.9 x 2.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3507898AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing, Rear Inner Part Number: 927017
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- Other Name: Bearing - Wheel; Wheel Bearing, Rear Inner; Axle Bearing; Bearings; Wheel Bearings; Rear Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearings; Bearing Cup; Cone And Roller.
- Position: Rear Inner
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 927017
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing, Rear Inner Part Number: 2852729
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- Other Name: Bearing - Wheel; Wheel Bearing, Rear Inner, Rear Outer; Multi-Purpose Bearing; Axle Bearing; Bearings; Wheel Bearings; Rear Wheel Bearing; Cone & Roller, Inner/Outer (Lm104949); Hub & Bearing.
- Position: Rear Inner
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2852729
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing, Front Outer Part Number: 3683974
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- Other Name: Bearing - Wheel Bearing Outer; Front Outer; Differential Pinion; Multi-Purpose; Race; Set; Axle.; Wheel Bearings; Outer, Except 4000 Lb. Axle; Cone And Cup, Outer Package W/ 5 Stud Hub.
- Position: Front Outer
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3683974
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Axle Bearing Part Number: 4117858
$28.36 MSRP: $35.96
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- Other Name: Bearing - Wheel; Differential Pinion Bearing; Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearings; Bearing; Bearing, Drive Shaft 1984; Bearing, Drive Shaft; Bearing Wheel
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.3 x 12.7 x 1.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4117858
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing, Front Inner Part Number: 52009574
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Wheel; Wheel Bearing and Race Set, Front Inner; Wheel Bearing, Front Inner; Axle Bearing; Bearings; Wheel Bearings; Bearing Wheel
- Position: Front Inner
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 52009574
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing, Front Outer Part Number: 52009573
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Wheel; Wheel Bearing, Front Outer; Multi-Purpose Bearing; Axle Bearing; Bearings; Wheel Bearings; Bearing Wheel
- Position: Front Outer
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52009573
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Hub Assembly, Rear Part Number: 52009523
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hub - Rear Wheel; Wheel Hub, Rear; Wheel Hub Repair Kit; Hub Rear Wheel; Wheel Hub
- Position: Rear
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52009523
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Hub Assembly, Rear Part Number: 52009517
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hub - Rear Wheel; Wheel Hub, Rear; Wheel Hub Repair Kit; Hub Rear Wheel; Wheel Hub
- Position: Rear
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52009517
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Wheel Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to service and repair a rear axle equipped with an 8 1/4 Wheel Bearing on 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van?
A: Take out the axle shaft and then use a little pry bar to remove the axle shaft seal from the axle tube when servicing or repairing an 8 1/4 rear axle bearing. You can take out the seal and bearing at once with the special removal tool. After that, take out the axle shaft bearing using Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter Foot 6310-9. Make sure to clean any burrs or removed old sealants from the axle tube bore for installation. Secure the axle shaft bearing into position using C-4198 Installer and C-4171 Handle, so that the part number is visible to installers. To replace the axle seal, place Handles C-4735-1 onto the spacer and screw in the Installer C-4076-B until you feel it touching the axle. Add a layer of axle lubricant on the seal's edge before fitting in the axle shaft. A bead of red Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant or the same product should be applied to the housing cover and if the cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, remove it, clean off the old sealant and apply new RTV. attach the cover and use a crisscross pattern to tighten the bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Put lubricant into the differential until it fills the hole almost up to the plug, then replace the fill hole plug.