Specifications - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

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FRONT AXLE - C205F (Continued)
• Ring gear too far away from pinion gear (Fig.
23). Decrease backlash, by moving the ring closer to
the pinion gear.
Fig. 23 INCORRECT BACKLASH
1 - DRIVE SIDE HEEL
2 - COAST SIDE HEEL
• Ring gear too close to pinion gear (Fig. 24).
Increase backlash, by moving the ring away from the
pinion gear.
Fig. 24 INCORRECT BACKLASH
1 - DRIVE SIDE TOE
2 - COAST SIDE TOE

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION
Differential Case Flange Runout
Differential Side Gear Clearance
Ring Gear Diameter
Ring Gear Backlash
Ring Gear Runout
Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearings
Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearings
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Ratio
FRONT AXLE - C205F
• Pinion gear set too low (Fig. 25). Increase pinion
gear height, by increasing the pinion depth shim
thickness.
Fig. 25 LOW PINION HEIGHT
• Pinion gear set too high (Fig. 26). Decrease pin-
ion depth, by decreasing the pinion depth shim thick-
ness.
Fig. 26 HIGH PINION HEIGHT
SPECIFICATION
3.55, 3.92
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in.)
205 mm (8.0 in.)
0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
2.0-2.8 N·m (18-25 in. lbs.)
1-2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)
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