RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
8. Install a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft (Fig. 59).
9. Lubricate rear pinion bearing and install pinion gear into the housing.
10. Install companion flange with Installer C-3718 and Holder 6719.
11. Install bolts into two of the threaded holes in the companion flange 180° apart.
12. Position Holder 6719 against the companion flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts so the
Holder 6719 is held to the flange.
13. Install companion flange washer and a new nut on the pinion and tighten the nut until there is zero bearing end-play.
14. With a torque wrench tighten the nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 60).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload torque or rotating torque
is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed.
15. Slowly tighten the nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until the desired rotating torque is achieved. Measure pinion rotating torque frequently to
