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9. Rotate pinion with an inch pound torque wrench (2). Rotating torque should be equal to the reading CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease 10. If rotating torque is low, use Holder 6719 to hold the companion flange (1) and tighten pinion nut in NOTE: The bearing rotating torque should be con- NOTE: The seal replacement is unacceptable if the final pinion nut torque is less than 285 N·m (210 ft. lbs.). 11. Install propeller shaft with the installation reference marks aligned. 12. Tighten the companion flange bolts to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.). 13. Install brake rotors. 14. Check the differential lubricant level. COVER-DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL 1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist. 2. Remove drain plug. 3. Remove cover bolts. 4. Remove cover and drain lubricant. INSTALLATION 1. Apply a 6.35mm (1/4 in.) bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant (1) or equivalent to the cover (2). CAUTION: If housing cover is not installed within 2. Install cover and identification tag. Tighten cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.). 3. Fill differential to specifications. 4. Install fill plug. 3 - 248 REAR AXLE - 9 1/4 DR/DH |