Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 126

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REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE 3 - 1 9
YOKE
(8) Note the etched number on the face of the drive
pinion gear (e.g., -0, - 1 , -2, +1, +2, etc.). The numbers
represent thousands-of-an-inch deviation from the
standard. I f the number is - (negative) add that value
to the required thickness of the depth shim(s). I f the
number is + (positive) subtract that value from the
thickness of the depth shim(s). I f the number is 0 no
change is necessary.
(9) Remove the tools from the differential housing.
(10) Position depth shim(s) on pinion gear shaft
and install rear bearing with Installer C-3095A (Fig.
22).
1-50
Fig. 22 Shaft Rear Bearing Installation
(11) Install front pinion bearing and install pinion
shaft seal with Installer C-4109A and Handle
C-4735.
The outer perimeter of the seal is pre-coated
with a special sealant. A n additional applica­
tion of sealant is not required.
(12) Lubricate the pinion gear front and rear bear­
ings with gear lubricant.
(13) Install new collapsible spacer on pinion gear
shaft. Install pinion gear i n housing.
(14) Install the pinion yoke with Installer W-162D
and Holder 6719 (Fig. 23).
It is necessary to use tools above to correctly
seat the front bearing on drive pinion gear
shaft (Fig. 2 3 ) .
CAUTION: Use care to prevent collapsing preload
collapsible spacer during installation of the yoke
and seating the front bearing.
(15) Remove yoke and tools from the pinion gear.
J9402-61
Fig. 23 Pinion Yoke Installation
(16) Install the Belleville washer. The convex side
of the washer must face outward. Install the pinion
nut.
(17) Retain pinion yoke with Holder 6719. Initially
tighten the drive pinion gear shaft nut enough to re­
move the bearing end play. While tightening, rotate
the pinion shaft to ensure the bearing rollers are cor­
rectly seated.
(18) Tighten the pinion nut to (Fig. 24) 285 N-m
(210 ft. lbs.) torque (minimum).
DIFFERENTIAL
Fig. 24 Tightening Pinion Gear Nut