Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual - part 122
Pinion gear is set too high. Decrease pinion depth, by
decreasing the pinion depth shim thickness.
SPECIFICATIONS
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio
3.73, 4.10
Ring Gear Diameter
292 mm (11.5 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash
0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearings
1.69-2.82 N·m (15-25 in. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearings
1-2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload + Differential Case Bearing
Preload - New Bearing
3.4-5.6 N·m (30-50 in. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload + Differential Case Bearing
Preload - Original Bearing
2.8-5.1 N·m (25-45 in. lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
N·m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.
Fill Hole Plug
32
24
-
Differential Cover Bolts
40
30
-
Bearing Cap Bolts
281
207
-
Ring Gear Bolts
237
175
-
Axle Flange Bolts
129
95
-
Adjuster Lock Bolt
25
18
-
3 - 320
REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA
DR/DH