RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
7. Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pinion shaft.
8. Install pinion near in housing
9. Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719, or equivalent.
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 collapsible spacer must be installed. The torque sequence will have to be repeated.
