RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
2. Install seal with Installer 8695 (2) and Handle C-4171 (1).
3. Install flange on the pinion shaft with the reference marks aligned.
4. Install companion flange onto the pinion with Installer C-3718 and Holder 6719A.
5. Position holder (2) against the companion flange and install four bolts and washers into the threaded holes. Tighten the bolt and washer so that the
holder is held to the flange.
6. Install a new pinion nut onto the pinion shaft and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing end-play
CAUTION: Do not exceed 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.) the minimum tightening torque when installing the companion flange at this point. Never
loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion bearing rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. Failure to follow these instruction
will damage the axle.
7. Measure pinion Torque To Rotate with an inch pound torque wrench (2). Pinion Torque To Rotate should be equal to recorded reading plus an
additional 0.56 Nm (5 in. lbs.).
8. If rotating torque is low, tighten the pinion nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until pinion Torque To Rotate is achieved.
CAUTION: If maximum tightening torque 475 Nm (350 ft. lbs.) is reached prior to reaching the required rotating torque, the collapsible
spacer may have been damaged. Failure to follow these instruction will damage the axle.
9. Install propeller shaft and half shafts.
