Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Front Axle - C205F
C205F Front Axle - Pinion Gear/Ring Gear/Tone Ring
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matching gear.
1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case in a vise with soft jaw (Fig. 34).
3. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
4. Drive ring gear from differential case with a soft hammer (Fig. 34).
5. Mark the companion yoke and companion flange for installation reference.
6. Remove companion flange bolts and tie the propeller shaft to the vehicle underbody.
7. Rotate companion flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
8. Record pinion rotating torque an inch pound torque wrench for installation reference (Fig. 35).
