RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
Pinion Front Bearing Cup Installation
5. Install the pinion front bearing cup with Installer D-129 and Handle C-4171.
6. Install pinion front bearing, and oil slinger, if equipped.
7. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.
8. Install seal with Installer C-3860-A and Handle C-4171.
NOTE: Pinion depth shims are placed between the rear pinion bearing cone and pinion gear to achieve proper ring and pinion gear mesh. If the
factory installed ring and pinion gears are reused, the pinion depth shim should not require replacement. If required, refer to Pinion Gear Depth to
select the proper thickness shim before installing rear pinion bearing.
9. Place the proper thickness depth shim on the pinion gear.
Shaft Rear Bearing Installation
10. Install the rear bearing and slinger, if equipped, on the pinion gear with Installer C-3095.
