Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 153

B R
REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE 3 - 33
PINION
YOKE
WASHER
SLINGER
PINION
PRELOAD
SHIMS
FRONT
BEARING
CUP
PINION PRELOAD
SPACER
PINION
NUT
PINION
OIL SEAL
FRONT
BEARING
CONE
SHOULDER FOR
' PINION PRELOAD SPACER
J9203-63
SPECIAL TOOL
938
PINION
Fig. 22 Pinion Front Bearing and Preload Shims Model 70
(5) Examine the ring gear and the pinion gear for
worn and chipped teeth. Examine the ring gear for
damaged attaching bolt threads.
If replacement of either gear is necessary,
both must be replaced as a matched set only.
(6) Inspect the pinion yoke for cracks, worn
splines, pitted areas, and a rough/corroded seal con­
tact surface. Repair or replace the yoke as necessary.
(7) Inspect the pinion bearing preload shims for
cracks, damage and distortion. Install replacement
shims (if necessary) for the preload torque adjust­
ment.
(8) Inspect the RWAL/ABS brake exciter ring for
damage and missing teeth. If not removed, ensure
the ring is firmly pressed onto the differential case.
Replace the ring if loose or damaged.
SPECIAL TOOL
1130
J9403-44
Fig. 23 Pinion Rear Bearing Removal
If either differential pinion gear is not reus­
able, both gears must be replaced as a matched
set only. Do not replace only one gear.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate all differential components with hy­
poid gear lubricant.
(2) Install the following components in the differ­
ential case.
• Differential side gears and thrust washers
• Pinion gears and thrust washers
• Pinion gear mate shaft (align holes in shaft and
case)