Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 140

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REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE 3 - 33
Fig. 17 Mate Shaft Remowal
THRUST
WASHER
MATE GEAR SIDE GEAR J9203-61
Fig. 18 Pinion Mate Gear Remowal
CLEANING/INSPECTION
(1) Wash and clean all components with cleaning
solvent and dry with compressed air.
Do not steam clean the differential compo­
nents.
(2) Clean the axle shaft tubes. Insert a stiff wire
into each tube, attach a clean cloth .to the wire at the
housing opening. Draw the wire (and cloth) from the
housing outward through the tube.
(3) Inspect the differential and pinion gear bear­
ings. Inspect the differential case and housing.
• Bearings and cups should have a smooth appear­
ance. With no broken/dented surfaces on the bearing
rollers or roller contact surfaces
• Bearing races must not be distorted or cracked
C-452 J9102-31
Fig. 19 Pinion Yoke Remowal
SPECIAL TOOL
7 7 9 4 A
PINION SEAL
J9402-59X
Fig. 20 Pinion Seal Remowal
Cup and bearing must be replaced as a
matched sets only.
• All machined surfaces i n the housing and on bear­
ing caps should be smooth and without any raised
edges
• Pinion gear front and rear bearing cup bores
should be smooth
• Raised metal on shoulders of cup bores should be
removed with a hand stone
(4) Examine the differential pinion gear mate
shaft, pinion gears, side gears and thrust washers for
wear and damage. Replace all defective components.
If either of the differential pinion gears is not
reusable, both gears must be replaced as a
matched set only. Do not replace only one gear.
(5) Examine the ring gear and the pinion gear for
worn and chipped teeth. Examine the ring gear for
damaged attaching bolt threads.
If replacement of either gear is necessary,
both must be replaced as a matched set only.