Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
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.
9 1/4 Axle
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pinion Gear ID Numbers
Ring and pinion gears are supplied as matched sets only. The identifying numbers for the ring and pinion gear are marked on the face of each gear. A
plus (+) number, minus (-) number or zero (0) is marked on the face of the pinion gear. This number is the amount (in thousandths of an inch) the
depth varies from the standard depth setting of a pinion marked with a (0). The standard depth provides the best teeth contact pattern. Refer to
Backlash and Contact Pattern Analysis Paragraph for additional information.
Shim Locations
Compensation for pinion depth variance is achieved with select shims. The shims are placed under the rear pinion bearing cone.
