Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 152

REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE 3 - 45
SPECIAL
TOOL
6790
J9403-52
Fig. 2 Trac-Loc Test
TORQUE
WRENCH
^ J 9 4 0 3 - 5 3
Fig. 3 Power-Lok Test
DIFFERNTIAL
CASE
Refer to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance for
additional information.
TRAC-LOK OVERHAUL
The Trac-Lok (limited-slip) differential components
are illustrated i n (Fig. 4). Refer to this illustration
during repair service for component detail and their
location.
DISASSEMBLY
Service to the Trac-Lok differential requires the
use of Tool Set C-4487 (J-23781). Refer to differential
overhaul i n the Model 60 section for differential case
removal and installation.
(1) Clamp one axle shaft i n a vise (with protective
jaws) with the splined end upward (Fig. 5).
(2) Place shop towels on vise to avoid gear damage
during removal of the ring gear. Position the differ­
ential case on the axle shaft (Fig. 6).
(3) Remove and discard the ring gear bolts. They
are not reusable.
(4) Remove the case from the fixture. Remove the
ring gear from the case by tapping i t with brass drift
and a hammer.
(5) Position the case on the fixture.
(6) Remove the pinion gear mate shaft retaining
roll pin (Fig. 7).
(7) Remove the pinion gear mate shaft. Use a ham­
mer and a brass drift and tap the shaft out.
(8) Install and lubricate Step Plate C-4487-1 (Fig.
8).
(9) Assemble Threaded Adapter C-4487-3 into top
side gear. Thread forcing Screw C-4487-2 into
adapter until i t becomes centered i n adapter plate.
-THRUST WASHER
. P I N I O N
CLUTCH PACK
SIDE
RETAINER GEAR
PINION
MATE
SHAFT
J9203-13
Fig. 4 Trac-Lok Differential