Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 143

3 - 70 FRONT AXLE - 248FBI
DIFFERENTIAL (Continued)
Fig. 42 Pinion Mate Shaft Roll-Pin
1 - PUNCH
2 - PINION MATE SHAFT
3 - MATE SHAFT LOCKPIN
(2) Install a Pilot Stud C-3288-B at the left side of
the differential housing and attach dial indicator to
the pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger against the
opposite side of the housing and zero the dial indica-
tor.
(3) Spread the housing enough to install the case
in the housing. Measure the distance with the dial
indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.
(4) Remove the dial indicator.
(5) Install differential into the housing. Tap the
differential case with a rawhide/rubber hammer to
ensure the bearings are seated in housing (Fig. 43).
(6) Remove the spreader.
(7) Install bearing caps in their original locations
(Fig. 44) and tighten bearing cap bolts to 109 N·m
(80 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install axle shafts.
(9) Install the hub bearings.
(10) Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Seal-
ant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 45).
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes
after applying the sealant.
Fig. 43 Differential Case
1 - RAWHIDE HAMMER
Fig. 44 Bearing Cap Reference
1 - REFERENCE LETTERS
2 - REFERENCE LETTERS
(11) Install the cover and any identification tag.
Tighten the cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 47
N·m (35 ft. lbs.).
(12) Refill the differential with Mopar Hypoid
Gear Lubricant or equivalent to bottom of the fill
plug hole. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications for
correct quantity and type.
(13) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N·m
(25 ft. lbs.).
(14) Remove support and lower vehicle.
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