Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 111

3 - 38 FRONT AXLE - C205F
DIFFERENTIAL (Continued)
Fig. 41 DIFFERENTIAL
1 - HOUSING
2 - DIFFERENTIAL
3 - BEARING CUPS
Fig. 42 PINION MATE GEAR
1 - THRUST WASHER
2 - SIDE GEAR
3 - PINION MATE GEAR
ASSEMBLY
(1) Install differential side gears and thrust wash-
ers.
(2) Install pinion mate gears and thrust washers.
(3) Install pinion gear mate shaft.
(4) Align the hole in the pinion gear mate shaft
with the hole in the differential case.
(5) Install the roll-pin in the differential case a
punch and hammer (Fig. 43). Peen the edge of the
roll-pin hole in the differential case in two places
180° apart.
(6) Lubricate all differential components with
hypoid gear lubricant.
(7) Install ring gear.
Fig. 43 PINION MATE SHAFT ROLL-PIN
1 - PUNCH
2 - PINION MATE SHAFT
3 - MATE SHAFT LOCKPIN
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If replacement differential bearings or differ-
ential case are replaced, Refer to adjustments for
Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash pro-
cedures.
(1) Install Spreader W-129-B with the Adapter
Plates 8142-A and install the safety holddown
clamps. Tighten the tool turnbuckle finger-tight.
(2) Install a Pilot Stud L-4438 at the left side of
the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339
to pilot stud. Load indicator plunger against the
opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator.
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