RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
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8 1/4 axle: Installer C-4076-B and Handle C-4735-1.
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9 1/4 axle: Installer C-3860-A and Handle C-4171.
NOTE: The seal is correctly installed when the seal flange contacts the face of the differential housing flange.
6. Position the pinion yoke on the end of the shaft with the reference marks aligned.
7. Seat yoke on pinion shaft with Installer C-3718 and Wrench 6719.
8. Remove the tools and install the pinion yoke washer. The convex side of the washer must face outward.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the minimum tightening torque when installing the pinion yoke retaining nut at this point. Damage to collapsible spacer
or bearings may result.
Fig. 19
9. Hold pinion yoke with Yoke Holder 6719 and tighten shaft nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.). Rotate pinion shaft several revolutions to ensure the
bearing rollers are seated.
Fig. 20