Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
CAUTION: Do not exceed the minimum tightening torque when installing the pinion yoke retaining nut at this point. Damage to collapsible
spacer or bearings may result.
9. Hold pinion yoke with Yoke Holder 6719, or equivalent and tighten shaft nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.). Rotate pinion shaft several revolutions to
ensure the hearing rollers are seated.
10. Rotate the pinion shaft using an (inch lbs.) torque wrench. Rotating torque should be equal to the reading recorded during removal, plus an
additional 0.56 Nm (5 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease pinion gear bearing rotating torque aped never exceed specified preload torque. If preload
torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed. The torque sequence will then have to be repeated.
11. If the rotating torque is low, use Yoke Holder 6719, or equivalent to hold the pinion yoke and tighten the pinion shaft nut in 6.8 Nm (60 inch lbs.)
increments until proper rotating torque is achieved.
NOTE: The bearing rotating torque should be constant during a complete revolution of the pinion. If the rotating torque varies, this indicates a
binding condition.
12. The seal replacement is unacceptable if the final pinion nut torque is less than 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the propeller shaft with the installation reference marks aligned.
14. Tighten the universal joint yoke clamp screws to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the brake drums.