Service and Repair for Front Axle C205F on Dakota 4WD V8-47L VIN N (2000)
Fig. 35
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Installer C-4076-B and Handle C-4735-1 for the 8 1/4 axle (Fig. 35).
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Installer C-3860-A and Handle C-4171 for the 9 1/4 axle.
NOTE: Pinion depth shims are placed between the rear pinion bearing cone and pinion head to achieve proper ring gear and pinion mesh. If the
factory installed ring gear and pinion are reused, the pinion depth shim should not require replacement. If required, refer to Pinion Gear Depth to
select the proper thickness shim before installing rear pinion bearing.
7. Place the proper thickness depth shim on the pinion shaft.
Fig. 36
8. Install the rear bearing and slinger, if equipped, on the pinion (Fig. 36) with:
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Installer 6448 for the 8 1/4 axle.
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Installer C-3095 for the 9 1/4 axle.