Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 236

BR/BE
DIFFERENTIAL - POWR-LOK (Continued)
ASSEMBLY
The Powr-Lok differential has a two-piece cross
shaft and uses 2 disc and 3 plates for each clutch
pack. One plate and one disc in each clutch pack is
dished.
NOTE: The clutch discs are replaceable as com-
plete sets only. If one clutch disc pack is damaged,
both packs must be replaced.
(1) Saturate the clutch plates with Mopar Hypoid
Gear Lubricant or Additive (Fig. 39). Assemble clutch
packs into the side gear plate in exactly the same
position as removed (Fig. 38).
Fig. 39 Clutch Pack Pre-lubrication
1 - CLUTCH PLATES
2 - SIDE GEAR
3 - CLUTCH RING
(2) Line up the plate ears and install the assem-
bled pack into the flange half (Fig. 40). Ensure that
the clutch plate lugs enter the slots in the case. Also
ensure that the clutch pack bottoms out on the case.
(3) Install pinion mate shafts and pinion mate
gears (Fig. 41).Make sure shafts are correctly
installed according to the alignment marks.
(4) Lubricate and install the other side gear and
clutch pack (Fig. 40).
(5) Correctly align and assemble button half to
flange half. Install case body screws finger tight.
(6) Tighten body screws alternately and evenly.
Tighten screws to 89-94 N·m (65-70 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 42).
REAR AXLE - 267RBI
Fig. 40 Clutch Pack Installation
1 - LUGS
2 - FLANGE HALF
3 - SIDE GEAR
Fig. 41 Clutch Pack
1 - CLUTCH PACK
2 - SIDE GEAR
3 - PINION GEARS AND MATE SHAFT
4 - ALIGNMENT MARKS
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