Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 90

Ring gear too far away from pinion gear, drive side
heel (1) and coast side heel (2).. Decrease backlash,
by moving the ring closer to the pinion gear using the
adjusters.

Ring gear too close to pinion gear, drive side toe (1)
and coast side toe (2). Increase backlash, by moving
the ring away from the pinion gear using the adjusters.

Pinion gear set too low. Increase pinion gear height,
by increasing the pinion depth shim thickness.

Pinion gear set too high. Decrease pinion depth, by
decreasing the pinion depth shim thickness.

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FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA

DR/DH

SPECIFICATIONS

AXLE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Axle Ratio

3.73, 4.10, 4.56

Ring Gear Diameter

235 mm (9.25 in.)

Ring Gear Backlash

0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in.)

Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearing

1.7-2.8 N·m (15-25 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearing

1.1-2.2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload + Differential Case Bearing

Preload - New Bearing

3.4-5.6 N·m (30-50 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload + Differential Case Bearing

Preload - Original Bearing

2.8-5.1 N·m (25-45 in. lbs.)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Fill Hole Plug

32

24

-

Differential Cover Bolts

40

30

-

Bearing Cap Bolts

85

63

-

Ring Gear Bolts

140

103

-

Axle Nut

356

263

-

Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

52

38

-

Adjuster Lock Bolt

25

18

-

DR/DH

FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA

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SPECIAL TOOLS

PULLER C-293-PA

INSTALLER C-3095-A

DIAL INDICATOR SET C-3339

HANDLE C-4171

INSTALLER D-146

DIAL INDICATOR STUD L-4438

SPLITTER 1130

REMOVER/EXTRACTOR 6310

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FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA

DR/DH

PINION DEPTH SET 6730

ARBOR DISCS 8289

RECEIVER 8498

PINION BLOCK 8878

ADAPTERS 8879

DR/DH

FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA

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