2500 4x2 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1994)
Propeller Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Driveshaft - Ringing Noise From Rear Of Vehicle
NO: 16-01-95
GROUP: Propeller Shafts
EFFECTIVE DATE: Jun. 12, 1995
SUBJECT:
Ringing Noise From Rear Of Vehicle.
MODELS:
1994 - 1995 (BR) Ram Truck
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 1500 SERIES, 4X4, 119 WB, RAM TRUCK'S WITH 9-1/4 REAR AXLE AND 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A ringing/rattling noise may be heard with vehicle warm, transmission in 4th gear and torque convertor clutch engaged on a light to moderate
acceleration. The noise is most noticeable with the sliding back glass open. The noise seems to come from the transfer case or propshaft area.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
52105260
Propeller Shaft Assy. - Rear
4
6029562
Screw - 9-1/4 Rear Axle U-Joint Clamp
2
2781904
Clamp - 9-1/4 Rear Axle U-Joint
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacing of the existing propeller shaft with an insulated propeller shaft.
Propeller Shaft Components
1.
Shift the transmission to the Neutral position. Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove the U-joint clamp screws at pinion shaft yoke.
3.
Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission/transfer case output shaft and remove the propeller shaft.
4.
Install the new propeller shaft (P/N 52105260).
NOTE:
REPLACEMENT U-JOINT CLAMPS AND SCREWS MUST BE INSTALLED.
5.
Torque the screws to 19 N-m (14 ft.lbs.).
6.
Lower the vehicle shift the transmission into park.