Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual - part 33
Pinion gear set too low. Increase pinion gear height,
by increasing the pinion depth shim thickness.
Pinion gear set too high. Decrease pinion depth, by
decreasing the pinion depth shim thickness.
SPECIFICATIONS
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio
3.21, 3.55, 3.92
Differential Case Flange Runout
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Differential Side Gear Clearance
0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in.)
Ring Gear Diameter
205 mm (7.562 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash
0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Ring Gear Runout
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearings
1-2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearings
1.7-2.5 N·m (15-22 in. lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
N·m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.
Differential Fill Hole Plug
34
25
-
Differential Cover Bolts
41
30
-
Bearing Cap Bolts
61
45
-
Ring Gear Bolts
108
80
-
Pinion Nut
271-474
200-350
-
3 - 48
FRONT AXLE - C205F
ND