Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 115

3 - 42 FRONT AXLE - C205F
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR (Continued)
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced in a
matched set. Never replace one gear without replac-
ing the other matching gear. If ring and pinion
gears or bearings are replaced, Refer to Adjust-
ments for Pinion Gear Depth Setting.
(1) Apply Mopar Door Ease or equivalent lubricant
to outside surface of the bearing cups.
(2) Install rear pinion bearing cup with Installer
8692 and Driver Handle C-4171 (Fig. 53) and verify
cup is seated.
Fig. 53 REAR PINION BEARING CUP
1 - HOUSING
2 - INSTALLER
3 - HANDLE
(3) Install front pinion bearing cup with Installer
8693 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 54) and verify cup is
seated.
Fig. 54 FRONT PINION BEARING CUP
1 - HOUSING
2 - INSTALLER
3 - HANDLE
(4) Lubricate front pinion bearing and install bear-
ing in the housing.
(5) Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the
lip of pinion seal.
(6) Install pinion seal with Installer 8695 and
Handle C-4171 (Fig. 55).
Fig. 55 PINION SEAL
1 - HANDLE
2 - INSTALLER
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