Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 114

BR
FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
2-39
Fig. 47 Pinion Gear Depth Measurement
PINION GEAR ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Place the needed shim pack thickness in the
pinion gear rear bearing bore (service only). Install
bearing cup with Driver Handle C-4171 and Installer
D-145 for 44 axle or Installer D-lll for 60 axle (Fig.
48). Ensure cup is correctly seated.
INSTALLER
HANDLE J9402-66
Fig. 48 Pinion Rear Bearing Cup Installation
(2) Install pinion front bearing cup with Handle
C-4171 and Installer D-144 for 44 axle or Installer
C-4203 for 60 axle (Fig. 49). Ensure cup is correctly
seated.
(3) If used, place the oil slinger on the pinion gear.
Install rear (inner) bearing on pinion gear with In­
staller W-262 for 44 axle or Installer C-3095A for 60
axle (Fig. 50). Use press and installer for this opera­
tion.
INSTALLER HANDLE
Fig. 49 Pinion Front Bearing Cup Installation
Fig. 50 Rear Bearing Installation
(4) Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pin­
ion shaft. (Fig. 51).
(5) Install pinion front bearing and oil slinger. Ap­
ply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pin­
ion seal. Install seal with Handle C-4171 and
Installer D-163 for 44/60 axle.
(6) Install pinion gear into differential housing.
(7) Install yoke with Holder 6719 and Installer
W-162D for 44 axle. Installer C-3716A for 60 axle
(Fig. 52).
(8) Install the yoke washer AND A NEW NUT on
the pinion gear. Tighten the nut to;
• Model 44: 258 N-m (190 ft. lbs.)
• Model 60: 291 N-m (215 ft. lbs.)