Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 160

3 - 94 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE B R
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
EXCITER AND RING GEAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the differential case from axle housing.
(2) Clamp the differential case in a vise equipped
with soft jaws.
(3) Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.
(4) Tap the ring gear off with a rawhide or plastic
mallet (Fig. 22).
Fig. 22 Ring Gear Removal
(5) The can be removed with a soft-faced hammer
(Fig. 23). Discard exciter ring after removal.
Fig. 23 Exciter Ring Removal
EXCITER AMD RING GEAR INSTALLATION
(1) I f exciter ring was removed, align exciter ring
tab with slot in differential case (Fig. 24).
Fig. 24 Exciter Ring Alignment
(2) Invert the differential case and start two ring
gear bolts. This will provide case to ring gear bolt
hole alignment.
(3) Press the exciter ring onto the differential case
using the ring gear as a pilot (Fig. 25).
SLOT 8903-36
Fig. 25 Ring Gear Bolt Hole Alignment
(4) Install new ring gear bolts and alternately
tighten to;
• Model 60 and 70: 163-190 N-m (120-140 ft. lbs.)
torque
• Model 80: 272-325 N-m (200-240 ft. lbs.) torque