RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
11. Remove pinion seal with a pry tool or a slide hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.
2. Install seal with Installer 8695 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 29).
3. Install companion flange onto the pinion with Installer C-3718 and Holder 6719A.
4. Position holder against the companion flange and install four bolts and washers into the threaded holes. Tighten the bolt and washer so that the
holder is held to the flange.
5. Install a new pinion nut onto the pinion shaft and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing end-play (Fig. 30).
CAUTION: Do not exceed 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.) the minimum tightening torque when installing the companion flange at this point. Damage to the
collapsible spacer or bearings may result.
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.
