RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (2000)
collapsible spacer or bearings may result.
Fig. 17
11. Hold companion flange with Holder 6719 and tighten the pinion nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 17). Rotate pinion several revolutions to ensure
the bearing rollers are seated.
Fig. 18
12. Rotate the pinion using an (inch lbs.) torque wrench. Rotating torque should be equal to the reading recorded during removal, plus an additional
0.56 Nm (5 inch lbs.) (Fig. 18).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion bearing rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If rotating torque is
exceeded, a new collapsible spacer must be installed. The torque sequence will then have to be repeated.
13. If the rotating torque is low, use Holder 6719 to hold the companion flange (Fig. 17) and tighten the pinion nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments
until proper rotating torque is achieved.
