Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 131

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 39 Check pinion Rotating Torque
1 – COMPANION FLANGE
2 – INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH
FINAL ASSEMBLY
(1) Scrape the residual sealant from the housing
and cover mating surfaces. Clean the mating surfaces
with mineral spirits. Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone
Rubber Sealant, or equivalent, on the housing cover
(Fig. 40).
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes
after applying the sealant.
(2) Install the cover on the differential with the
attaching bolts. Install the identification tag. Tighten
the cover bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Overfilling the differential can result in
lubricant foaming and overheating.
(3) Refill the differential housing with gear lubri-
cant. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications section of
this group for the gear lubricant requirements.
(4) Install the fill hole plug.
8 1/4 AND 9 1/4 AXLE
Fig. 40 Typical Housing Cover With Sealant
1 – SEALING SURFACE
2 – CONTOUR OF BEAD
3 – BEAD THICKNESS 6.35mm (1/4")
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove pinion mate shaft lock screw (Fig. 41).
(2) Remove pinion mate shaft.
(3) Rotate the differential side gears and remove
the differential pinion gears and thrust washers (Fig.
42).
Fig. 41 Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Screw
1 – LOCK SCREW
2 – PINION MATE SHAFT
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