Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Fig. 76
3. Align and position upper housing separator plate on transfer plate (Fig. 76).
4. Install brace plate (Fig. 76). Tighten brace attaching screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.) torque.
5. Install remaining separator plate attaching screws. Tighten screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.) torque.
UPPER AND LOWER HOUSING
Fig. 77
1. Position upper housing so internal passages and check ball seats are facing upward. Then install check balls in housing (Fig. 77). Eight check balls
are used. The single large check ball is approximately 8.7 mm (11/32 inch) diameter. The single small check ball is approximately 4.8 mm (3/16
inch) in diameter. The remaining 6 check balls are approximately 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter.
