Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Wash differential components with cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air. Do not steam clean the differential components.
Wash bearings with solvent and towel dry, or dry with compressed air. DO NOT spin bearings with compressed air. Cup and bearing must be replaced
as matched sets only.
Clean axle shaft tubes and oil channels in housing.
Inspect for;
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Smooth appearance with no broken/dented surfaces on the bearing rollers or the roller contact surfaces.
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Bearing cups must not be distorted or cracked.
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Machined surfaces should be smooth and without any raised edges.
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Raised metal on shoulders of cup bores should be removed with a hand stone.
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Wear and damage to pinion gear mate shaft, pinion gears, side gears and thrust washers. Replace as a matched set only.
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Ring gear and pinion for worn and chipped teeth.
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Ring gear for damaged bolt threads. Replaced as a matched set only.
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Companion flange for cracks, worn splines, pitted areas, and a rough/corroded seal contact surface. Repair or replace as necessary.
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Preload shims for damage and distortion. Install new shims, if necessary.
C/V Joint
Inspect the lubricant for contamination. Inspect the C/V joint components for defects according to the following instructions.
1. Clean all the components with an appropriate solvent and dry them with compressed air.
2. Inspect the ball raceways in the housing for excessive wear and scoring.
3. Examine the stub shaft splines and threads for damage.
4. Inspect the balls for pitting, cracks, scoring and excessive wear. A dull exterior surface is normal.
5. Inspect the bearing cage for wear, grooves, ripples, cracks and chipping.