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.