RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
factory installed ring and pinion gears are reused, the pinion depth shim should not require replacement or adjustment. Refer to Pinion Gear Depth
paragraph to select the proper thickness shim before installing rear pinion bearing cone.
5. Place the proper thickness pinion depth shim on the pinion gear.
Shaft Rear Bearing Installation
6. Install the rear bearing and oil slinger, if equipped, on the pinion gear with Installer C-3095-A.
Collapsible Preload Spacer
7. Install a new collapsible pre-load spacer on pinion shaft.
8. Install pinion gear in housing.
