RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
9. Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719 (Fig. 61).
10. Install the 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, if equipped, must be installed. The torque sequence will have to be repeated.
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.
CAUTION: Do not reuse ring gear bolts, the bolts can fracture causing extensive damage.
