RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Tightening Pinion Shaft Nut
9. Hold pinion yoke with Yoke Holder 6719 and tighten shaft nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.). Rotate pinion shaft several revolutions to ensure the
bearing rollers are seated.
Check Pinion Rotation Torque
10. Rotate the pinion shaft 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.).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease pinion gear 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.
11. If the rotating torque is low, use Yoke Holder 6719 to hold the pinion yoke and tighten the pinion shaft nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until
proper rotating torque is achieved.
NOTE: The bearing rotating torque should be constant during a complete revolution of the pinion. If the rotating torque varies, this indicates a
binding condition.
12. The seal replacement is unacceptable if the final pinion nut torque is less than 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the propeller shaft with the installation reference marks aligned.
14. Tighten the universal joint yoke clamp screws to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the brake drums.
16. Install wheel and tire assemblies and lower the vehicle.
