Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 154

3 - 34 REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE
(3) Install and seat the lock pin in differential case
and mate shaft with a punch and hammer (Fig. 24).
Peen metal part of case over pin in two places 180
degrees apart.
Fig. 24 Mate Shaft Pin Installation
If replacement gears and thrust washers were
installed, it is not necessary to measure the
gear backlash. Correct fit is due to close ma­
chining tolerances during manufacture.
(4) If exciter ring was removed, align exciter ring
tab with slot in differential case (Fig. 25).
Fig. 25 Exciter Ring Alignment
(5) Invert the differential case and start two ring
gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt
hole alignment.
(6) Press the exciter ring onto the differential case
using the ring gear as a pilot (Fig. 26).
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Fig. 26 Ring Gear Bolt Hole Alignment
(7) 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
(8) Place Master Differential Bearing D-343 on
case hubs for Model 60 or D-343 for Models 70 and
80 (Fig. 27). Install assembly into housing.
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Fig. 27 Master Bearing Tools On Hubs
(9) Install a pilot stud at the right side of housing.
Attach Dial Indicator C-3339 to the pilot stud. Load
indicator plunger against the back of the ring gear
(Fig. 28).