RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (2000)
Fig. 29
7. Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pinion shaft (Fig. 29) on 248 RBI pinion gears.
8. Install original solid shims on 267 RBI pinion gears.
9. Install pinion gear in housing.
Fig. 30
10. Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719 (Fig. 30).
11. 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 preload torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload
torque is exceeded a new pinion nut and collapsible spacer, if equipped, must be installed. The torque sequence will have to be repeated.
