Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Pinion Gear: Adjustments
Front Axle - 194FIA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pinion Gear ID Numbers
Ring and pinion gears are supplied as matched sets only The identifying numbers for the ring and pinion gear are etched into the face of each gear. A
plus (+) number, minus (-) number or zero (0) is etched into the face of the pinion gear. This number is the amount (in thousandths of an inch) the
depth varies from the standard depth setting of a pinion etched with a (0). The standard setting from the center line of the ring gear to the back face of
the pinion is 96.850 mm (3.813 inch). The standard depth provides the best teeth contact pattern. Refer to Backlash and Contact Pattern Analysis
Paragraph in this section for additional information.
Shim Locations
Compensation for pinion depth variance is achieved with select shims. The shims are placed under the inner pinion bearing cone.
If a new gear set is being installed, note the depth variance etched into both the original and replacement pinion gear. Add or subtract the thickness of
the original depth shims to compensate for the difference in the depth variances. Refer to the Depth Variance charts.
Note where Old and New Pinion Marking columns intersect. Intersecting figure represents plus or minus amount needed.
Note the etched number on the face of the drive pinion gear (-1, -2, 0, +1, +2, etc.). The numbers represent thousands of an inch deviation from the
standard. If the number is negative, add that value to the required thickness of the depth shim(s). If the number is positive, subtract that value from the
thickness of the depth shim(s). If the number is 0 no change is necessary. Refer to the Pinion Gear Depth Variance Chart.
