QK4802 Inner Axle Oil Seal and Tool Kit 2002 Ram without CAD

QK4802 2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 without CAD Inner Axle Oil Seal and Tool Kit to install both the left and right Inner Axle Shaft Seals for all mid to late 2002 model year Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks without vacuum controlled Central Axle Disconnect (CAD). Our unique installer design will press in new your Inner Axle Seals without damage because the CNC Precision Machined Installation Tool cups the seal so force is only applied on the steel seal shell. Axle Shafts worn or rusty? No problem! Our Install Tool allows you to install either or both Inner Axle Seals to a variable depth to miss grooves worn in your inner axle shafts.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Kit Components
2002 Change
Removal
Old Seals
Adjustable Depth
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Kit Components
QK4802 Kit includes
QT1071 Seal Installer
QT1130 Thrust Plate
QTA1133 Press Screw with Hardware
(2) QU40298 Axle Shaft Seals

Tech Note 2: 2002 Change
Dodge used the Ball Joint type Dana 60 front axle in Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks from 1994 to 2002. All early 2002 and prior axles are equipped with CAD. During the 2002 model year, there was a mid-year model change to a no disconnect, constantly engaged front axle. QK4802 fits those late production, no CAD axles, it can not be used in 2000-2002.5 CAD axles as the axle housing is not machined for QU40298 right Inner Axle Seal. If you have a 2000-2002.5 axle with CAD, see QK4621 Kit.

Tech Note 3: Removal
To replace the inner axle seals on your axle, you need to remove the brake rotors, wheel hubs, axle shafts, differential cover, and differential. The inner axle seals can ONLY be replaced from the inside.

Tech Note 4: Old Seals
Once the axle is disassembled, the old seals can be easily removed with our TS4862 and QT1216 Seal Remover Tools or other suitable tool such as a length of sturdy pipe that will fit inside the axle tube. You will also need to clean the inside of the axle tube to remove dirt and crud that could get pushed into your new seal during reassembly.

Tech Note 5: Adjustable Depth
Upon removal, check your axle shafts for damage in the seal contact area. If your axle shafts are badly grooved or rust pitted, you will need to replace your axle shaft to prevent oil seeps or leaks. Less severe damage can be cleaned up with super-fine abrasive cloth and you can slightly offset the seal with our adjustable depth tool design so the seal lip will contact an undamaged surface. To offset the seal, you first temporarily place the seal installer in your old seal before you knock it out. Mark the depth of our tool in your housing. Remove the tool and old seals. When you install the new seal(s), offset it from the original depth by pressing it in more or less than the original seal depth as indicated by your depth mark.

Tech Note 6: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QK4802 2002 Inner Axle Seal and Tool Kit:
QU40298 Inner Axle Shaft Oil Seal
QK4732 Outer Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QA40347 Left Axle Shaft Assembly
QU40469 Left Inner Axle Shaft
TK40574 32 Spline Right Inner Axle Shaft 2002 without CAD
QU10963 Right Brake Shield for 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500
QU10964 Left Brake Shield for 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500
QU10594 Hub to Knuckle Bolt
QU40367 Dana Original Equipment Model 60/70 Differential Cover Pan Gasket
QU42029 Dana Reusable Model 60 Differential Cover Pan Gasket

Applications
Dodge Ram:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 WITHOUT Central Axle Disconnect: 2002