Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 119

2 - 44 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
(1) Install the axle shafts. Refer to Axle Shaft In­
stallation in this Group.
(2) Scrape the residual sealant from the housing
and cover mating surfaces. Clean the mating surfaces
with mineral spirits. Apply a bead of MOPAR® Sili­
cone Rubber Sealant on the housing cover (Fig. 61).
Allow the sealant to cure for a few minutes.
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes af­
ter applying the sealant. If not installed the
sealant must be removed and another bead ap­
plied.
(3) Install the cover on the differential with the at­
taching bolts. Install the identification tag. Tighten
the cover bolts to;
• Model 44: 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
* Model 60: 47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Overfilling the differential can result in
lubricant foaming and overheating.
(4) Refill the differential housing with the specified
quantity of MOPAR® Hypoid Gear Lubricant.
(5) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N-m
(25 ft. lbs.) torque.
SEALING CONTOUR OF BEAD
Fig. 61 Typical Housing Cover With Sealant
AXLE
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
MODEL 44 FRONT AXLE
Axle Type Hypoid
Lubricant .....Thermal Stable SAE 80W-90
Lube Capacity 2.28 L (4.8 pts.)
Axle Ratio... ...3.54 3.55 3.92 4.09
Ring Gear Diameter 215.9 mm (8.50 in.)
Pinion Standard Setting 109.5 mm (4.312 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload
Original Bearing 1-2 N-m (10-20 in. lbs.)
New Bearing 2.3-4.5 N-m (20-40 in. lbs.)
MODEL I I FRONT AXLE
Axle Type ............. ...Hypoid
Lubricant Thermal Stable SAE 80W-90
Lube Capacity... ...3.61 L (122 oz.)
Axle Ratio 3.54 4.10
Ring Gear Diameter 247.6 mm (9.75 in.)
Pinion Standard Setting 127 mm (5.000 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload
Original Bearing ..1-2 N-m (10-20 in. lbs.)
New Bearing .2.3-4.5 N-m (20-40 in. lbs.)