RAM 50 4WD L4-143 2.3L DSL Turbo VIN J FI (1983)
Fig. 1 Rear axle shaft assembly exploded view. Ram 50 & Ram Raider
b. Insert 1 mm shim and O-ring into left side of housing, and apply silicone rubber sealant to mating face of bearing case.
c. Install left side axle shaft into left side housing and torque bearing case nuts to 36 - 43 ft. lbs. (49 - 59 Nm).
d. Install right side axle shaft into right side housing, without shim or O-ring, and temporarily torque bearing case nuts to 0.4 ft. lbs. (.6 Nm).
Measure and record gap between bearing case and housing using feeler gauge.
e. Remove axle shaft from housing, then select a shim with thickness of measured gap of step "d" and a shim with thickness from 0.05 - 0.20
mm (0.002 - 0.007 inch). Insert selected shims and O-ring into housing and apply silicone sealer to mating face of bearing case.
f.
Install right side axle shaft into right side housing and torque bearing case nuts to 36 - 43 ft. lbs. (49 - 59 Nm). Then, using a dial indicator,
check axial play as shown. The axial play should be 0.002 - 0.007 inch (0.05 - 0.20 mm). If specified play is not obtained, change thickness
of selected shims and reassemble.
6. Connect brake tube to wheel cylinder and install rear brake drum and wheel.
