RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
20. Install the exciter ring on the differential case evenly with a hammer and brass punch (Fig. 65). Drive the ring down until it is seated against the
ring gear.
CAUTION: Do not damage exciter ring teeth during installation.
21. Install differential into the housing.
22. Verify ring gear backlash and gear contact pattern.
23. Measure final rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench. The final pinion rotating torque plus differential case bearing preload is:
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New Bearings: 3.4 - 5.6 Nm (30 - 50 inch lbs.)
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Original Bearings: 2.8 - 5.1 Nm (25 - 45 inch lbs.)
24. Install axle shafts.
25. Install the propeller shaft with the reference marks aligned.
26. Install differential cover with gasket and tighten bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
27. Fill differential with fluid and tighten fill plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
