RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
11. Check bearing rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 57). Pinion rotating torque should be:
Original Bearings: 1 to 3 Nm (10 to 20 inch lbs.).
New Bearings: 2.3 to 5.1 Nm (20 to 45 inch lbs.).
12. If rotating torque is less than the desired rotating torque, remove the pinion yoke and decrease the thickness of the solid shim pack if greater
increase shim pack. Changing the shim pack thickness by 0.025 mm (0.001 inch) will change the rotating torque approximately 0.9 Nm (8 inch
lbs.).
13. Invert the differential case.
14. Position exciter ring on differential case.
15. Using a brass drift, slowly and evenly tap the exciter ring into position.
16. Invert differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.
17. Invert the differential case in the vise.
18. Install new ring gear bolts and alternately tighten to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 58).
