RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo (2008)
INSTALLATION
1. Install new pinion seal with Installer 8896 (2) and Handle C-4171 (1).
2. Apply a light coat of teflon sealant to the pinion flange splines.
3. Install flange on the pinion shaft with the reference marks aligned.
4. Lightly tap the pinion flange onto the pinion until a few threads are showing.
5. Install flange washer and new pinion nut.
6. Hold flange (2) with Flange Wrench 8979 (1) and tighten pinion nut until pinion end play is taken up.
7. Rotate pinion several times to seat bearings.
8. Measure pinion torque to rotate (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2). Pinion torque to rotate should be equal to recorded reading plus an
additional 0.40-0.57 Nm (3-5 in. lbs.).
9. If torque to rotating is low, tighten the pinion nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until pinion torque to rotate is achieved.
10. Rotate pinion several times then verify pinion torque to rotate again.
11. Install axle shafts.
12. Install propeller shaft with reference marks aligned.
13. Check and fill differential if necessary.
