Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 202

BR/BE
DIFFERENTIAL (Continued)
Fig. 31 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 being installed, differential side
bearing shim requirements may change. Refer to
Adjustments (Differential Bearing Preload and Gear
Backlash) procedures to determine proper shim
selection.
(1) Position Spreader W-129-B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes. Install the hold
down clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle finger-
tight.
(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.
REAR AXLE - 248RBI
(5) Install differential into the housing. Tap the
differential case with a rawhide/rubber hammer to
ensure the bearings are seated in housing (Fig. 32).
(6) Remove the spreader.
Fig. 32 Differential Case
1 - RAWHIDE HAMMER
(7) Install bearing caps in their original locations
(Fig. 33) and tighten bearing cap bolts to 109 N·m
(80 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 33 Bearing Cap Reference
1 - REFERENCE LETTERS
2 - REFERENCE LETTERS
(8) Install axle shafts.
(9) Install the hub bearings.
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