Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 169

3 - 96 REAR AXLE - 9 1/4
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR/TONE RING (Continued)
(18) Remove rear pinion bearing (Fig. 56) from the
pinion shaft with Puller C-293-PA and Adapters
C-293-37.
Fig. 56 REAR PINION BEARING
1 - PULLER
2 - VISE
3 - ADAPTERS
4 - PINION SHAFT
(19) Remove pinion depth shim (Fig. 57) from the
pinion shaft and record shim thickness.
Fig. 57 PINION DEPTH SHIM
1 - PINION DEPTH SHIM
2 - PINION GEAR
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced in a
matched set. Do not replace one gear without
replacing 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 stick
lubricant to outside surface of the pinion bearing
cups.
(2) Install rear pinion bearing cup (Fig. 58) with
Installer C-4308 and Driver Handle C-4171 and ver-
ify cup is seated.
Fig. 58 REAR PINION BEARING CUP
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
(3) Install front pinion bearing cup (Fig. 59) with
Installer D-129 and Handle C-4171 and verify cup is
seated.
(4) Lubricate and install front pinion bearing into
the housing.
(5) Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the
lip of pinion seal. Install seal with Installer C-4076-B
and Handle C-4735-1 (Fig. 60).
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