Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 82

• FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE 2 - 25
YOKE
J9402-61
Fig. 4 Yoke installer
(5) Rotate the shaft with the torque wrench and
note the torque.
The required preload is equal to amount re­
corded during removal plus 0.56 N-m (5 in. lbs.).
The used bearing preload torque must never
exceed 2.25 N-m (20 in. lbs.)
(6) Use Flange Holder 6719 to retain the yoke and
shaft (Fig. 5). Tighten the shaft nut i n very small in­
crements.
DIFFERENTIAL
Fig. 5 Tightening Pinion Shaft Nut
(7) Continue tightening the shaft nut i n small in­
crements until the correct bearing preload torque is
attained. Tighten the pinion shaft nut:
• M o d e l 44s No less t h a n 217 N-m (160 ft. lbs.)
torque. No greater than 271 N-m (200 ft. lbs.)
torque
• M o d e l 60s No less t h a n 298 N-m (220 ft. lbs.)
torque. No greater than 379 N-m (280 ft. lbs.)
torque
(8) Align the installation reference marks and at­
tach the propeller shaft to the yoke.
(9) Add API grade GL 5 hypoid gear lubricant to
the differential housing, i f necessary.
(10) Install wheel and tire assemblies
(11) Remove support and lower the vehicle.
HUB BEARING AND AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove the brake components from the axle,
refer to Group 5 Brakes.
(4) Remove the cotter pin and axle hub nut.
(5) Remove the hub to knuckle bolts (Fig. 6). Re­
move the hub bearing from the steering knuckle and
axle shaft.
Fig. 6 Hub and Knuckle
(6) Remove the brake dust shield.
(7) On 4WD vehicles, remove the axle shaft
from the housing. Avoid damaging the axle
shaft oil seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) On 4x4 vehicles clean the axle shaft and apply
a thin film of Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease to the
shaft splines, seal contact surface, hub bore. Install
the axle shaft into the housing and differential side
gears. Avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seals in the
differential.
(2) Install dust shield and hub bearing on knuckle.