Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
16. Install Gauge Block.
17. Install Gauge Block SP-6020 at the end of SP-526.
18. Install Cap Screw SP-536 and tighten with Wrench SP-531.
Crossbore Arbor
19. Position Crossbore Arbor SP-6018 in the differential housing.
20. Center the tool.
21. Position the bearing caps on the arbor tool.
22. Install the attaching bolts.
23. Tighten the cap bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
Depth Shim(s) Selection
24. Trial fit depth shim(s) between the crossbore arbor and gauge block. The depth shim(s) fit must be snug but not tight (drag friction of a feeler
gauge blade).
25. Select a shim equal to the shim selected above Plus the drive pinion gear depth variance number marked on the face of the pinion gear using the
opposite sign on the variance number. For example, if the depth variance is -2, add +0.002 inch to the dial indicator reading.
NOTE: Depth shims are available in 0.001 inch increments from 0.020 inch to 0.038 inch.
26. Remove the tools from the differential housing.
