Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 99

2 - 42 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
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INSTALLER
HANDLE
J9402-65
Fig. 49 Pinion Front Bearing Cup Installation
(3) I f used, place the oil slinger on the pinion gear.
Install rear (inner) bearing on pinion gear with I n ­
staller W-262 for 44 axle or Installer C-3095A for 60
axle (Fig. 50). Use press and installer for this opera­
tion.
PRESS
DRIVE
PINION GEAR
SHAFT
REAR BEARING ^
INSTALLATION
TOOL
OIL
SUNGER
REAR
BEARING
OIL
SUNGER
C O L P f S t l L E
S P A C i l
SHOULDER
PINION
CEAR
J9302-66
Fig. 51 Collapsible Preload Spacer
YOKE
INSTALLER
YOKE
HOLDER
DRIVE
PINION GEAR
J9302-68
Fig. 50 Rear Bearing Installation
(4) Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pin­
ion shaft. (Fig. 51).
(5) Install pinion front bearing and oil slinger. Ap­
ply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pin­
ion seal. Install seal with Handle C-4171 and
Installer D-163 for 44/60 axle.
(6) Install pinion gear into differential housing.
(7) Install yoke with Holder 6719 and Installer
W-162D for 44 axle. Installer C-3716A for 60 axle
(Fig. 52).
J9402-61
Fig. 52 Pinion Yoke Installation
(8) Install the yoke washer AND A NEW NUT on
the pinion gear. Tighten the nut to;
• Model 44: 216 N-m (160 ft. lbs.)
® Model 60: 291 N-m (215 ft. lbs.)