Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 152

DR
REAR AXLE - 9 1/4 (Continued)
Fig. 16 SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
1 - FEELER GAUGE
2 - SIDE GEAR
the axle shaft is not contacting the pinion mate
shaft, the side gear clearance is acceptable.
(4) If clearance is more than 0.005 inch (axle shaft
not contacting mate shaft), record the side gear clear-
ance. Remove the thrust washer and measure its
thickness with a micrometer. Add the washer thick-
ness to the recorded side gear clearance. The sum of
gear clearance and washer thickness will determine
required thickness of replacement thrust washer
(Fig. 17).
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Differential Case Flange Runout
Differential Case Clearance
Ring Gear Diameter
Ring Gear Backlash
Ring Gear Runout
Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearings
Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearings
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Ratio
Fig. 17 SIDE GEAR CALCULATIONS
In some cases, the end of the axle shaft will move
and contact the mate shaft when the feeler gauge is
inserted. The C-lock is preventing the side gear from
sliding on the axle shaft.
(5) If there is no side gear clearance, remove the
C-lock from the axle shaft. Use a micrometer to mea-
sure the thrust washer thickness. Record the thick-
ness and re-install the thrust washer. Assemble the
differential case without the C-lock installed and re-
measure the side gear clearance.
(6) Compare both clearance measurements. If the
difference is less than 0.012 inch (0.305 mm), add
clearance recorded when the C-lock was installed to
thrust washer thickness measured. The sum will
determine the required thickness of the replacement
thrust washer.
(7) If clearance is 0.012 inch (0.305 mm) or
greater, both side gears must be replaced (matched
set) and the clearance measurements repeated.
(8) If clearance (above) continues to be 0.012 inch
(0.305 mm) or greater, the case must be replaced.
SPECIFICATION
3.21, 3.55, 3.92
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
235 mm (9.25 in.)
0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
1.7-4 N·m (15-35 in. lbs.)
1-2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)
REAR AXLE - 9 1/4 3 - 79