Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 137

6. If rotating torque is less than 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) or more than 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.) on either wheel the unit

should be serviced.

REMOVAL

1. Remove drain plug (2) from differential cover (1)

and drain lubricant.

2. Clean housing cavity with a flushing oil, light

engine oil or lint free cloth.

3. Remove pinion mate shaft (1) lock screw (2).

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4. Remove pinion mate shaft (2).

5. Push axle shafts (1) inward and remove axle shafts

C-locks (2).

6. Remove axle shafts.

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7. Note bearing cap and housing sealing surface loca-

tion marks (1).

8. Remove differential bearing caps.

9. Position Spreader W-129-B (4) with tool dowel pins

(2) seated in the locating holes. Install holddown
clamps (3) and tighten turnbuckle (5) finger-tight.

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10. Install Pilot Stud C-3288-B (5) on left side of the

housing and attach dial indicator (2) to the pilot
stud. Load indicator plunger against the opposite
side of the housing and zero indicator.

11. Spread (2) housing while measuring the distance

with the dial indicator (1).

CAUTION: Never spread the housing over 0.50 mm
(0.020 in). If housing is over-spread, it could be
distorted or damaged.

12. Remove dial indicator.

13. Hold differential case in position and remove dif-

ferential bearing caps.

14. Pry differential case loose from housing.

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