Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 212

BR/BE
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR/TONE RING (Continued)
Fig. 61 Pinion Yoke
1 - YOKE INSTALLER
2 - YOKE HOLDER
Measure the rotating torque frequently to avoid over
crushing the collapsible spacer (Fig. 62).
(12) Check bearing rotating torque with an inch
pound torque wrench (Fig. 62). Pinion rotating torque
should be:
• Original Bearings - 1 to 3 N·m (10 to 20 in. lbs.).
• New Bearings - 2.3 to 5.1 N·m (20 to 45 in. lbs.).
(13) Align previously made marks on yoke and
propeller shaft and install propeller shaft.
CAUTION: Do not reuse ring gear bolts, the bolts
can fracture causing extensive damage.
(14) Invert the differential case.
(15) Position exciter ring on differential case.
(16) Using a brass drift, slowly and evenly tap the
exciter ring into position.
(17) Invert the differential case and start two ring
gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt
hole alignment.
(18) Invert the differential case in the vise.
(19) Install new ring gear bolts and alternately
tighten to 176 N·m (130 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 63).
(20) Install differential in axle housing and verify
gear mesh and contact pattern.
(21) Install differential into the housing.
REAR AXLE - 248RBI
Fig. 62 Check Pinion Gear Rotation Torque
1 - PINION YOKE
2 - INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH
Fig. 63 Ring Gear Bolt
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - RING GEAR BOLT
3 - RING GEAR
4 - CASE
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