RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
2. Apply Mopar Door Ease stick lubricant to outside surface of bearing cup. Install the pinion front bearing cup with Installer C-4308 and Handle
C-4171 (Fig. 51) and verify cup is seated.
3. Install pinion front bearing and oil slinger, if equipped. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.
4. Install new pinion seal with an appropriate installer 8108 (Fig. 52).
NOTE: Pinion depth shims are placed between the rear pinion bearing cone and pinion gear to achieve proper ring and pinion gear mesh. If ring
and pinion gears are reused, the pinion depth shim should not require replacement or adjustment. If the ring and pinion gears are replaced refer to
Adjustments to select the proper thickness shim.
5. Place the proper thickness pinion depth shim on the pinion gear.
