Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 153

3 - 46 REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE
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AXLE
SHAFT
A S H O L D I N G
FIXTURE
(EXTEND NO
M O R E T H A N
2 3/4
IN.)
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
J8903-42
Fig. 5 Axle Shaft As Holding Fixture
R I N G G E A R
BOLTS UPWARD
DIFFERENTIAL
O N AXLE
SHAFT
J8903-43
Fig, 6 Differential Case On Shaft
(10) Use a small screw driver, position i t i n slot of
Threaded Adapter C 4487-3 (Fig. 9). This will pre­
vent adapter from turning.
(11) Tighten forcing screw tool enough to relieve
clutch pack tension, Remove both pinion thrust
washers (Fig. 10).
(12) Loosen the forcing screw tool until the clutch
pack tension is relieved.
(13) Insert Turning Bar 0-4487-4 i n case. Rotate
case with tool until pinion gears can be removed (Fig.
11). Remove tools from the case.
(14) Remove top side gear and clutch pack. Keep
plates in correct order during removal.
P I N I O N
GEAR MATE
SHAFT
PUNCH
LOCKPIN
J9003-95
Fig. 7 Pinion Gear Mate Shaft Lock Pin Removal
SPECIAL
TOOL
C-4487-1
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
LOWER
SIDE
GEAR J9203-4
Fig. 8 Step Plate Tool Installation
(15) Remove case from fixture. Remove remaining
clutch pack (Fig. 12).
(16) Remove clutch pack retaining clips. Mark each
clutch pack for installation reference.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
(1) Clean all components in cleaning solvent. Dry
components with compressed air.
(2) Inspect clutch pack plates for wear, scoring or
damage. Replace both clutch packs i f any one compo­
nent i n either pack is damaged.
(3) Inspect side and pinion gears. Replace any gear
that is worn, cracked, chipped or damaged.
(4) Inspect differential case and pinion shaft. Re­
place i f worn or damaged,
ASSEMBLY
(1) The clutch discs are replaceable as complete