Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
12. Install new pinion nut and tighten to 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 48).
13. Using Holder 6719 and a torque wrench set at 474 Nm (350 ft. lbs.). Tighten pinion nut until bearing end play is taken up.
14. Slowly tighten the nut in 3.5 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until desired rotating torque is achieved. Measure the rotating torque frequently to avoid
overcrushing the collapsible spacer (Fig. 49). The pinion rotating torque should be:
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Original Bearings:...........1 to 2.5 Nm (10 to 20 inch lbs.)
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New Bearings:.............1.7 to 2.5 Nm (15 to 22 inch lbs.)
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion bearing rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload torque or rotating
torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed.
15. Invert the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.
16. Invert the differential case in the vise.
