Dodge Repair: front axle shaft seal, dodge ram 3500, axle shaft

Question
How do you replace the front axle shaft seal on a 2004 dodge ram 3500 four wheel drive?

Answer
REMOVAL
Remove half shaft from vehicle.
Remove skid plate, if equipped.
Clean axle seal area.
Remove axle shaft O-ring.
Remove axle shaft.
Remove axle shaft seal with a small pry bar.

INSTALLATION
Clean axle shaft bore clean.
Install a new axle shaft seal with Installer 8694 and Handle C-4171 (SEAL INSTALLER).
Lubricate seal lip with gear lubricant.
Insert axle shaft through seal, bearing, and engage it into side gear splines. Push firmly on the axle shaft to engage the snap-ring.
Install axle shaft O-ring.
Install skid plate, if necessary.
Install half shaft.