Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 133

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 44 Differential Case Holding Tool
1 – SIDE GEAR HOLDING TOOL
2 – VISE
3 – DIFFERENTIAL
replaced. The Trac-lok
with the ring gear installed.
(4) Remove the pinion gear mate shaft lock screw
(Fig. 45).
Fig. 45 Mate Shaft Lock Screw
1 – LOCK SCREW
2 – PINION GEAR MATE SHAFT
(5) Remove the pinion gear mate shaft. If neces-
sary, use a drift and hammer (Fig. 46).
(6) Install and lubricate Step Plate 8140–2 (Fig.
47).
differential can be serviced
8 1/4 AND 9 1/4 AXLE
Fig. 46 Mate Shaft Removal
1 – PINION MATE SHAFT
2 – SIDE GEAR
3 – DRIFT
4 – PINION MATE GEAR
Fig. 47 Step Plate Tool Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 8140–2
2 – LOWER SIDE GEAR
3 – DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(7) Assemble Threaded Adapter 8140-1 into top
side gear. Thread Forcing Screw 6960-4 into adapter
until it becomes centered in adapter plate.
(8) Position a small screw driver in slot of
Threaded Adapter 8140-1 (Fig. 48) to prevent adapter
from turning.
(9) Tighten forcing screw tool 122 N·m (90 ft. lbs.)
maximum to compress Belleville springs in clutch
packs (Fig. 49).
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