Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 90

3 - 40 C205F AXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(1) Position Spreader W–129–B, with the Adapter
Plates 8142-A seated in the locating holes, on the
axle and install the safety holddown clamps. Tighten
the tool turnbuckle finger–tight.
(2) Install a Pilot Stud L-4438 at the left side of
the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339
to pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger against the
opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.34 mm (0.013 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.
(3) Spread the housing enough to install the differ-
ential case and preload shims in the housing. Mea-
sure the distance with the dial indicator.
(4) Remove the dial indicator.
(5) Install differential case in the housing. Ensure
that the differential bearing cups remain in position
on the differential bearings and the differential pre-
load shims are seated in the housing. Tap the differ-
ential case to ensure the bearings cups are fully
seated in the housing.
(6) Install the bearing caps at their original loca-
tions (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13 Bearing Cap Identification
1 – REFERENCE NUMBERS
(7) Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
(8) Remove axle housing spreader.
(9) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(10) Install the axle shafts.
(11) Install the differential housing cover and fill
with the correct lubricant.
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential from axle housing.
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Puller/Press C-293-PA, C-293-48 Blocks, and
Plug C-293-3 (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 Differential Bearing Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-293-PA
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-293-48
3 – BEARING
4 – DIFFERENTIAL
5 – SPECIAL TOOL C-293-3
INSTALLATION
(1) Using Installer 8236, with handle C-4171,
install the differential side bearings (Fig. 15).
(2) Install differential in axle housing.
RING GEAR
NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are service in a
matched set. Do not replace the ring gear without
replacing the pinion.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential from axle housing.
(2) Place differential case in a suitable vise with
soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 16)
(3) Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential
case.
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