Dodge R1500 1999, Service Manual

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pinion height block. Zero dial indicator with gauge block flat on
pinion height block.
3) Move gauge block so dial indicator stem contacts arbor.
Move gauge block back and forth (perpendicular to arbor) to get
highest reading. This reading is thickness of required pinion depth
shim pack.
4) To select correct shim, note etched markings on end of
pinion face. Etched marking (in thousandths of an inch) indicates
deviation from standard dimension.
5) When etched marking is negative (-), add this amount to
pinion depth shim pack to obtain correct shim thickness. When etched
marking is positive (+), subtract this amount from pinion depth shim
pack to obtain correct shim thickness. If etched marking is zero, no
change is required in pinion depth shim pack thickness.
6) Measure pinion depth shims separately using micrometer. If
slinger is used, slinger thickness must also be included in pinion
depth shim pack. Remove pinion depth gauge set components from axle
housing.
7) Place pinion depth shim pack in axle housing bore for rear
(inner) bearing race. Using appropriate bearing race installer, drive
rear (inner) bearing race into axle housing. Ensure bearing race is
fully seated.
8) Using bearing race installer, drive front (outer) bearing
race into axle housing. Ensure bearing race is fully seated. Proceed
to PINION BEARING PRELOAD.
Fig. 5: Checking Pinion Depth
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Pinion Bearing Preload
1) Install slinger on pinion (if equipped). Press rear