Durango RT 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
13. With a torque wrench tighten the pinion 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.
14. 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).
15. Check pinion rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 59). The pinion rotating torque should be:
Original Bearings: ................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 3 Nm (10 to 20 inch lbs.).
New Bearings: ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 to 5 Nm (15 to 35 inch lbs.).
16. Position exciter ring on differential case. With a brass drift slowly and evenly tap the exciter ring into position.
17. Position ring gear on the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.
18. Invert the differential case in the vise.
