Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 107

2 - 32 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
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(4) Install the Hub Bearing and Axle Shaft. Refer
to the installation procedure.
(5) Install tie-rod or drag link end onto the steer­
ing knuckle arm. Install the ABS sensor wire and
bracket to the knuckle, refer to Group 5, Brakes for
proper set-up.
KNUCKLE
INSTALLATION
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(1) Position the steering knuckle on the ball studs.
(2) Install and tighten lower ball stud nut to 47
N-m (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not install cotter pin
at this time.
(3) Install and tighten upper ball stud nut to 94
N-m (70 ft. lbs.) torque. Advance nut to next slot to
line up hole and install new cotter pin.
(4) Retorque lower ball stud nut to 190 - 217 N-m
(140 - 160 ft. lbs.) torque. Advance nut to next slot to
line up hole and install new cotter pin.
(5) Install the Hub Bearing and Axle Shaft. Refer
to the installation procedure.
(6) Install tie-rod or drag link end onto the steer­
ing knuckle arm. Install the ABS sensor wire and
bracket to the knuckle, refer to Group 5, Brakes for
proper set-up.
DIFFERENTIAL REiOWAL
To service the differential the axle assembly and
axle shafts must be removed. Refer to the removal
procedures in this Group.
(1) Note the installation reference letters
stamped on the bearing caps and housing ma­
chined sealing surface (Fig. 24).
Fig. 24 Bearing Cap identification
(2) Remove the differential bearing caps.
(3) Position Spreader W-129-B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 25). Install the
holddown clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle fin­
ger-tight.
(4) Install a pilot stud at the left side of the differ­
ential housing. Attach Dial Indicator to housing pilot
Fig. 25 Spread Differential Housing
stud. Load the indicator plunger against the opposite
side of the housing (Fig. 25) and zero, the indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.38 mm (0.015 in.). If
the housing is spread too much, it could be dis­
torted or damaged.
(5) Separate the housing a maximum of 0.38 mm
(0.015 in.). Measure the distance with the dial indi­
cator (Fig. 25).
(6) Remove the dial indicator.
(7) Pry the differential case loose from the housing.
To prevent damage, pivot on housing with the end of
the pry bar against spreader (Fig. 26).
DIFFERENTIAL PRY BAR
Fig. 26 Differential Removal
(8) Remove the case from housing. Mark or tag
bearing cups indicating which side they were re­
moved. Remove spreader from housing.