Case Assembly, Differential: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If same gears and thrust washers are being used, install them into original locations.
- Lubricate all differential components with axle lubricant.
- Install differential side gears (2) and thrust washers.
- Rotate one pinion gear (3) with thrust washer into the differential case. Then rotate the other pinion gear with thrust washer into the differential case.
- Align hole in the pinion gears with hole in the differential case.
- Install pinion shaft.
- Install new pinion shaft lock bolt and tighten to 52 N.m (38 ft. lbs.).