Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 108

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PINION SEAL (Continued)
Fig. 32 PINION ROTATING TORQUE
1 - COMPANION FLANGE
2 - INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH
Fig. 33 COMPANION FLANGE REMOVER
1 - COMPANION FLANGE
2 - PULLER TOOL
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the
lip of pinion seal.
(2) Install seal with Installer 8695 and Handle
C-4171 (Fig. 34).
(3) Install companion flange onto the pinion with
Installer C-3718 and Holder 6719A.
FRONT AXLE - C205F
Fig. 34 PINION SEAL INSTALLER
1 - HANDLE
2 - INSTALLER
(4) Position holder against the companion flange
and install four bolts and washers into the threaded
holes. Tighten the bolt and washer so that the holder
is held to the flange.
(5) Install a new pinion nut onto the pinion shaft
and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing
end-play (Fig. 35).
CAUTION: Do not exceed 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.) the
minimum tightening torque when installing the
companion flange at this point. Damage to the col-
lapsible spacer or bearings may result.
Fig. 35 COMPANION FLANGE HOLDER
1 - DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
2 - COMPANION FLANGE HOLDER
3 - TORQUE WRENCH
3 - 35