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2nd Gen Ram Tech1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.
Yeah...an axle spreader. I dunno if you could rent one from somewhere or not though.
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Pry bars...very carefully. If you use this method, it's a good idea to put one of the caps back on halfway, so there's no chance that the carrier will fall out.
Someone showed me one time to use a come-a-long around the axle tube right next to the dif case from the front of the truck on a bumper hook or cross member.
It didn't take much pressure at all this way.
It sure made getting it back in easy too.
No prying or banging.