Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
4. Install flange with Installer C-3718 and holder.
5. Hold companion flange with Holder 6719A (2).
6. Install new pinion nut and tighten pinion nut to 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Do not exceed minimum tightening torque 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.) when tighten pinion nut at this point.
7. Record pinion torque to rotate (1), with a torque wrench (2). Pinion torque to rotating should be equal to recorded reading plus an additional 0.56
Nm (5 in. lbs.).
If pinion torque to rotating is low, tighten pinion nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until pinion torque to rotate is achieved.
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion bearing rotating torque. If pinion torque to rotating or maximum tightening
torque 474 Nm (350 ft. lbs.) is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed. Failure to follow these instruction will result in damage
to the axle.
8. Install propeller shaft with reference marks aligned.
9. Install half shafts.
10. Add gear lubricant to differential housing if necessary.
