Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 122

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

SPECIFICATIONS

AXLE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Axle Ratio

3.73, 4.10

Ring Gear Diameter

292 mm (11.5 in.)

Ring Gear Backlash

0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in.)

Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearings

1.69-2.82 N·m (15-25 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearings

1-2 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

281

207

-

Ring Gear Bolts

237

175

-

Axle Flange Bolts

129

95

-

Adjuster Lock Bolt

25

18

-

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REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA

DR/DH

SPECIAL TOOLS

DIAL INDICATOR C-3339

HANDLE C-4171

BEARING INSTALLER D-389

PILOT STUD L-4438

SPLITTER 1130

PINION DEPTH GAUGE 6730

CUP INSTALLER 8153

DR/DH

REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA

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ARBOR DISCS 8289

ADJUSTER WRENCH 8883

SEAL INSTALLER 8896

PINION BLOCK 8897

SOCKET 8954

CUP INSTALLER 8960

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REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA

DR/DH

CUP INSTALLER 8961

SEAL INSTALLER 8963

PLUG 8964

BEARING INSTALLER 8965

CUP INSTALLER 8968

PINION DRIVER 8977

DR/DH

REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA

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