Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 113

2 - 38 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
Fig. 43 Differential Case End Play Measurement
merits with Pinion Gauge Set 6730. Use Pinion Block
from gauge set 6734 for 44 axle or 6736 for 60 axle
(Fig. 44).
DIAL INDICATOR
ARBOR DISC
J9403-45
Fig. 44 Pinion Gear Depth Gauge Tools
(1) Assemble Pinion Gauge Set, Pinion Block and
pinion bearings. Install assembly into differential
pinion gear bore and hand tighten cone (Fig. 45).
(2) Place Arbor Disc 6732 on Arbor D-115-3 and po­
sition in the bearing cradles (Fig. 46). Install differ­
ential bearing caps on Arbor Discs and tighten caps
snug only.
Arbor Discs have different steps to fit other
B R
Fig. 45 Pinion Height Block
axle sizes. Pick correct size step for axle being
serviced.
Fig. 46 Gauge Tools In Housing
(3) Firmly place Scooter Block and Dial Indicator
on pinion height block tool and zero the dial indicator
pointer.
(4) Slide the Scooter Block across the arbor while
observing indicator (Fig. 47). Eecord the longest
travel distance, whether inward (-) or outward (+),
indicated by the pointer.
Take the plunger travel indicated, plus or mi­
nus the variance etched in the gear. This will
be the required thickness for the depth shims.
(5) Measure the thickness of each depth shim with
a micrometer. Combine the shims necessary for total
required shim pack thickness. Include oil slinger
or baffle thickness with the total shim pack
thickness.
(6) Remove the measurement tools from the differ­
ential housing.