Dodge Repair: how to remove and replace front axle seal, dodge ram 1500, shaft removal

Question
this is in a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4 wheel drive

Answer
axle shaft

REMOVAL
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Remove brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped. Refer to 5 Brakes for procedures.
Remove the cotter pin and axle hub nut.
Remove hub bearing bolts (HUB AND KNUCKLE) and remove hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
Remove brake dust shield from knuckle.
Remove axle shaft from the housing. Avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seal.