Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 92

3 - 42 C205F AXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Separate the propeller shaft from the compan-
ion flange and using suitable wire, tie the propeller
shaft to the vehicle underbody.
(5) Rotate the pinion gear three or four times.
(6) Measure the amount of torque necessary to
rotate the pinion with a (in. lbs.) dial-type torque
wrench (Fig. 18). Record the torque reading for
installation reference.
(7) Install socket head bolts into two of the
threaded holes in the companion flange, 180° apart.
(8) Position Holder 6719 against the companion
flange and install a hex head bolt and washer into
one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolt
and washer so that the Holder 6719 is held to the
flange.
(9) Hold the flange with Holder 6719. Remove the
pinion nut.
(10) Remove the companion flange with Remover
C-452 (Fig. 19).
Fig. 18 Measure Pinion Rotating Torque
1 – COMPANION FLANGE
2 – INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH
(11) Remove the pinion from housing (Fig. 20).
Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from
falling and being damaged.
(12) Using a suitable pry tool, or a slide hammer
mounted screw, remove the pinion seal.
(13) Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pin-
ion bearing.
(14) Remove the front pinion bearing cup with
Remover D–103 and Handle C–4171 (Fig. 21).
(15) Remove the rear bearing cup from housing
(Fig. 22). Use Remover 8401 and Handle C–4171.
Fig. 19 Companion Flange Removal
1 – COMPANION FLANGE
2 – PULLER TOOL
Fig. 20 Remove Pinion
1 – RAWHIDE HAMMER
(16) Remove the collapsible preload spacer (Fig.
23).
(17) Remove the rear bearing from the pinion with
Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-42 (Fig.
24).
Place 4 adapter blocks so they do not damage
the bearing cage.
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