RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
9. Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719 (Fig. 61).
10. Install yoke washer and a new nut on the pinion gear. Tighten the nut to 292 Nm (215 ft. lbs.) minimum. Do not over-tighten. Maximum torque is
447 Nm (330 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease pinion gear bearing preload torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload
torque is exceeded a new pinion nut and collapsible spacer must be installed.
11. Tighten pinion nut with Yoke Holder 6719 and a torque wrench set at 447 Nm (330 ft. lbs.). Crush collapsible spacer until bearing end play is
taken up. Slowly tighten the nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until the rotating torque is achieved. Measure the rotating torque frequently to
avoid over crushing the collapsible spacer (Fig. 62).
12. Check bearing rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 62). Pinion rotating torque should be:
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Original Bearings: 1 to 3 Nm (10 to 20 inch lbs.).
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New Bearings: 2.3 to 5.1 Nm (20 to 45 inch lbs.).
13. Align previously made marks on yoke and propeller shaft and install propeller shaft.
14. Invert the differential case.
15. Position exciter ring on differential case.
16. Using a brass drift, slowly and evenly tap the exciter ring into position.
