RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Pinion Yoke Installation
9. Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719.
10. Install the yoke washer and a new nut on the pinion gear. Tighten the nut to 292 Nm (215 ft. lbs.) minimum. Do not over-tighten. Maximum
torque is 447 Nm (330 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease pinion gear bearing pre-load torque and never exceed specified pre-load torque. If pre-load
torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed. The torque sequence will have to be repeated.
Tightening Pinion Nut
11. Using Yoke Holder 6719, and a torque wrench set at 447 Nm (330 ft. lbs.), crush collapsible spacer until bearing end play is taken up.
