RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
7. Measure pinion (1) rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (2) and compare it to recorded measurement.
8. Tighten pinion nut in small increments, until pinion rotating torque is 0.40 - 0.57 Nm (3 - 5 inch lbs.) greater than recorded measurement.
9. Rotate pinion several times then verify pinion rotating torque again.
10. Install axle shafts.
11. Install propeller shaft with reference marks aligned.
12. Check and fill differential if necessary.
Rear Axle - 11 1/2AA
SEAL-PINION
REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shafts.
2. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion flange for installation reference.
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Rotate pinion gear (1) three or four times.
5. Measure and record the amount of torque necessary to rotate the pinion gear with an inch pound torque wrench (2).