Dodge Durango (DN). Manual — part 226

Fig. 51 Gear Tooth Contact Patterns

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C205F AXLE

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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS

C205F AXLE

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Axle Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi–Floating Hypoid
Lubricant . . . . . . . . SAE Thermally Stable 80W–90
Lube Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66 L (3.50 pts.)
Axle Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55, 3.92
Differential Bearing Preload-total . . . . . . 0.203 mm

(0.008 in.)

Differential Side Gear Clearance . . . . . . 0–0.15 mm

(0–0.006 in.)

Ring Gear Diameter . . . . . . . . . . 205 mm (8.07 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12–0.20 mm

(0.005–0.008 in.)

Pinion Std. Depth . . . . . . . . . 99.690 mm (3.925 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload-Original

Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2.5 N·m (10–20 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload-New Bearings . 1.7–2.5 N·m

(15–22 in. lbs.)

C205F AXLE

DESCRIPTION

TORQUE

Bolt, Diff. Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Bearing Cap . . . . . . . . . . . 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Nut, Pinion . . . . . . . 271–474 N·m (200–350 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Ring Gear . . . . . . 95–122 N·m (70–90 ft. lbs.)

SPECIAL TOOLS

C205F AXLE

Puller—C-293-PA

Adapter—C-293-42

Adapter—C-293-48

Plug—C-293-3

Puller—C-452

Holder—6719A

Installer—C-3972-A

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Installer Screw—8112

Cup—8109

Handle—C-4171

Installer—8236

Installer—D-129

Installer—D-145

Remover—D-103

Remover—8401

Installer—6448

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SPECIAL TOOLS (Continued)

Bearing Remover—C-4660

Cup—8150

Installer—5063

Installer—8402

Gauge Block—8177

Tool Set, Pinion Depth

Adapter Kit—6987A

Spreader—W-129-B

Guide Pin—C-3288-B

Dial Indicator—C-3339

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SPECIAL TOOLS (Continued)