Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 134

3 - 68 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y (Continued)
(9) Tighten forcing screw tool 122 N-m (90 ft. lbs.)
(maximum) to compress Belleville springs In clutch
packs (Fig. 31).
Fig. 31 Tighten Beileviiie Spring Compressor Toot
(10) Using a 0.020 in. feeler gauge and mallet,
remove thrust washers from behind the pinion gears
(Fig. 32).
Fig. 32 Remove Pinion Thrust Washer
(11) Loosen the forcing screw tool until the clutch
pack tension is relieved and the pinion gears can be
slightly rattled between the case and side gears.
(12) Insert Turning Bar 6960-2 in case. Rotate
case with tool until pinion gears can be removed (Fig.
33).
(13) Remove top side gear and clutch pack. Keep
plates in correct order during removal (Fig. 34).
Fig. 33 Pinion Gear Removal
SIDE GEAR DIFFERENTIAL
AND CLUTCH DISC . CASE
Fig. 34 Side Gear & Clutch Disc Removal
(14) Remove case from fixture. Remove remaining
clutch pack.
(15) Remove clutch pack retaining clips. Mark
each clutch pack for installation reference.
ASSEMBLY
The clutch discs are replaceable as complete sets
only. If one clutch disc pack is damaged, both
packs must be replaced.
Lubricate each component with gear lubricant
before assembly.
(1) Assemble the clutch discs into packs secure
disc packs with retaining clips (Fig. 35).
(2) Position assembled clutch disc packs on the
side gear hubs.
(3) Position case on axle fixture.