RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
6. Install new ring gear bolts and alternately tighten to 163 - 190 Nm (120-140 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Install differential in axle housing and verify gear mesh and contact pattern.
With 286 Differential
REMOVAL
1. Remove the differential case from axle housing.
2. Clamp the differential case in a vise equipped with soft jaws.
3. Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.
Ring Gear Removal
4. Tap the ring gear off with a rawhide or plastic mallet.
Exciter Ring Removal
5. The exciter ring can be removed with a soft-faced hammer. Discard exciter ring after removal.
INSTALLATION
