Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
14. Tighten the nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 58).
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.
15. Slowly tighten the nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until the desired rotating torque is achieved. Measure the rotating torque frequently to
avoid over crushing the collapsible spacer (Fig. 59).
16. Check bearing rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 59). The torque necessary to rotate the pinion should be:
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Original Bearings: 1 to 3 Nm (10 to 20 inch lbs.).
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New Bearings: 2 to 5 Nm (15 to 35 inch lbs.).
17. Position exciter ring on differential case.
18. Using a brass drift, slowly and evenly tap the exciter ring into position.
19. Position ring gear on the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.
20. Invert the differential case in the vise.
