RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Hold Differential Case And Zero Dial Indicator
10. Push and hold differential case to pinion gear side of axle housing.
11. Zero dial indicator face to pointer.
Hold Differential Case And Read Dial Indicator
12. Push and hold differential case to ring gear side of the axle housing.
13. Record dial indicator reading.
14. Add 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) to the zero end play total. This new total represents the thickness of shims to compress, or pre-load the new bearings
when the differential is installed.
15. Rotate dial indicator out of the way on the guide stud.
16. Remove differential case and dummy bearings from axle housing.
17. Install the pinion gear in axle housing. Install the pinion yoke, or flange, and establish the correct pinion rotating torque.
18. Install differential case and dummy bearings D-343 in axle housing (without shims), install bearing caps and tighten bolts snug.
19. Seat ring gear side dummy bearing.
20. Position the dial indicator plunger on a flat surface between the ring gear bolt heads.
21. Push and hold differential case toward pinion gear.
