Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002)
8. Install a new collapsible spacer on the pinion gear shaft (Fig. 60).
9. Lubricate rear pinion bearing and install pinion into the housing.
10. Install companion flange with Installer C-3718 and Holder 6719.
11. Install bolts into two of the threaded holes in the companion flange 180° apart.
12. Position Holder 6719 against the companion flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts so the
Holder 6719 is held to the flange.
13. Install the companion flange washer and a new nut on the pinion and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing end-play.
14. With a torque wrench tighten the pinion nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 61).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion bearing rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload torque or rotating
torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed.
