1999 DODGE RAM sensor


DRIV E A XLE - 8 .2 5" & 9 .2 5" R IN G G EA R

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 DRIVE AXLES
CHRY - 8 1/4" & 9 1/4" Ring Gears
Dakota, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon
NOTE: For models using full-floating axles in which vehicle weight
is supported by axle housing tubes, see RBI FULL-FLOATING
AXLES article.
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Drive axle contains a solid semi-floating axle shaft splined
into the side gear. On semi-floating axle shafts, vehicle weight is
supported on axle shaft and bearing. Drive shaft rotates the pinion
which drives the ring gear. Power is transferred from ring gear
through side gears to the axle shafts (hypoid gear type).
On rear axles used in vehicles with Rear Wheel Anti-Lock
(RWAL) brakes, a brake sensor is mounted on top of axle housing, and
an exciter ring is mounted on the differential carrier. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION

from axle housing clips. Disconnect electrical connector from brake
sensor mounted on top of axle housing (if equipped).
4) Disconnect parking brake cables. Scribe mark on drive
shaft and pinion flange for reassembly reference. Remove bolts and "U"
joint straps at pinion flange. Support drive shaft aside to prevent
damage to rear "U" joint.
5) Remove shock absorber from axle housing. Support axle
housing with floor jack. Remove "U" bolt nuts. Remove "U" bolts and
spring brackets. Lower axle housing from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure rear spring
center bolts align with holes in spring pads on axle housing.
2) Ensure reference mark on drive shaft and pinion flange are
aligned. Tighten bolt/nuts to proper specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Bleed and adjust brakes.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Differential assembly consists of differential carrier and
components mounted in axle housing. For differential assembly
servicing, see DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Check pinion bearing preload, side play and then ring gear
runout, in this order, before disassembling differential
assembly.
Disassembly
1) Remove axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFT & BEARING under REMOVAL
& INSTALLATION. Using INCH-lb. torque wrench, measure amount of force
required to rotate pinion. This is pinion bearing preload. Record
pinion bearing preload for reassembly reference if front pinion
bearing will be replaced.
2) To check side play, place pry bar between differential
carrier and axle housing. Pry differential carrier to one side and
note if any side play exists. No side play should exist. If side play
exists, remove bolt and adjuster lock. See Fig. 1. Using Adjuster
Rotator (C-4164), tighten adjuster to eliminate side play.
3) To check ring gear runout, install dial indicator on axle
housing at 90 degree angle to ring gear, with stem resting against
flat side of ring gear, opposite gear teeth. Rotate ring gear, and
note ring gear runout.
NOTE: Ring gear must be removed from differential carrier before
checking differential carrier flange runout. Differential
carrier and bearings must be reinstalled in axle housing to
check differential carrier flange runout.
4) Mark ring gear and differential carrier at point of
maximum ring gear runout for reassembly reference. If ring gear runout
does not exceed .005" (.13 mm), differential carrier and ring gear are\
okay. If ring gear runout exceeds .005" (.13 mm), check differential
carrier flange runout once ring gear is removed.
5) Remove brake sensor from top of axle housing (if
equipped). Mark bearing caps and axle housing for reassembly
reference.
CAUTION: Mark all bearing races and adjusters in relation to their

side gear clearance does not exceed .005" (.13 mm), determine if axle
shaft is contacting pinion shaft with feeler gauges installed. If axle
shaft is not contacting pinion shaft, side gear clearance is correct.
5) If side gear clearance exceeds .005" (.13 mm) and axle
shaft is not contacting pinion, record side gear clearance. Remove
pinion shaft, pinion gears, thrust washers, side gear and side gear
thrust washer. Measure thickness of side gear thrust washer.
6) Add thickness of side gear thrust washer to side gear
clearance measurement. This is required thickness of replacement side
gear thrust washer.
7) For example, if side gear clearance was .007" (.18 mm) an\
d
side gear thrust washer thickness is .033" (.84 mm), replacement side
gear thrust washer thickness is .040" (1.02 mm). Install replacement
side gear thrust washer and recheck side gear clearance.
8) If no side gear clearance exists, remove clip and axle
shaft. Remove pinion shaft, pinion gears, thrust washers, side gear
and side gear thrust washer. Measure and record thickness of side gear
thrust washer.
9) Reassemble side gear and components in differential
carrier. Install axle shaft in side gear. DO NOT install clip. Recheck
side gear clearance. If side gear clearance is now less than .012" (.
30 mm), add this measurement to thickness of side gear thrust washer
thickness. This is thickness of replacement side gear thrust washer.
10) If side gear clearance in step 9) is .012" (.30 mm) or
more, both side gears must be replaced and side gear clearance
rechecked. If side gear clearance is still .012" (.30 mm) or more with\
replacement side gears, replace differential carrier.
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS








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Application In. (mm)\
Maximum Differential Carrier Flange Runout .............. .003 (.08)\
Maximum Ring Gear Runout ................................ .005 (.13)\
Ring Gear Backlash ............................. .005-.008 (.13-.20)\
Ring Gear Backlash Variation ( 1) ........................ .003 (.08)
INCH Lbs. (N.m.)
Pinion Bearing Preload
New Bearings ......................................... 10-20 (1-2)\
Used Rear & New Front Bearing ............................. ( 2) 10
( 1) - This is amount of variation in ring gear backlash from reading
obtained at minimum point on ring gear. If ring gear backlash is
.005" (.13 mm) at minimum point, ring gear backlash should not
exceed .008" (.20 mm) anywhere on ring gear.
( 2) - Maximum increase over original pinion bearing preload before
disassembly.









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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Axle Housing Cover Bolt .................................... 35 (47)\
Bearing Cap Bolt ......................................... 100 (136)\
Brake Sensor ............................................... 18 (24)\

FLANGES
FLEX PLATES
FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
FLYWHEELS
FORCE MOTORS
GUIDES
HALF SHAFTS
HOSES, LINES AND TUBES
HOUSINGS (BELL, CASE, TAIL (EXTENSION) AND AUXILIARY)
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARINGS
KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
LIMITED SLIPS
LINES
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
LOCKING HUB ASSEMBLIES
LOCKING HUB CONTROL KNOBS
LUBRICANTS
METAL-CLAD SEALS
METALASTIC JOINTS
MODULATOR PINS
MODULATORS
MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION)
ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
OIL PANS
PANS
PILOT HOLES
PRESSURE PLATES
PRESSURE SWITCHES
RACES
RUBBER JOINTS (METALASTIC)
SCREENS
SEALS
SEALS (METAL-CLAD)
SELECTOR INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
SERVOS
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)
SENSORS
SIDE COVERS
SLIP YOKES
SOLENOIDS
SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE)
SPEEDOMETER-DRIVEN GEAR HOUSINGS
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETERS AND ODOMETERS (ELECTRONIC)
SWITCHES
TONE WHEELS
TOOTHED RINGS (TONE WHEELS)
TORQUE CONVERTERS
TRANSAXLE MOUNTS
TRANSDUCERS (TRANSMISSION)
TRANSMISSION COOLERS
TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
TRANSMISSION PANS
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATORS (PRNDL)
TUBES
UNIVERSAL JOINTS (CARDON OR CROSS TYPE)
VACUUM CONTROLS
VACUUM HOSES
VACUUM MOTORS
VACUUM-OPERATED SWITCHES

VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS
VENTS
VIBRATION DAMPERS
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
YOKES AND SLIP YOKES
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
Our organization's mission is to strengthen the relationship
between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce
materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to
take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,
manufacturer-recommended, maintenance. We encourage participating
service and repair shops (including franchisees and dealers) to adopt
(1) a Pledge of Assurance to their Customers and (2) the Motorist
Assurance Program Standards of Service. All participating service
providers have agreed to subscribe to this Pledge and to adhere to the
promulgated Standards of Service demonstrating to their customers that
they are serious about customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made and the results communicated to the\
customer according to industry standards. Given that the industry did
not have such standards, the Motorist Assurance Program successfully
promulgated industry inspection communication standards in 1994-95 for
the following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical Systems.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection were recently published.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards
are continually republished. In addition to these, standards for Drive
Train and Transmissions have recently been promulgated. Participating
shops utilize these Uniform Inspection & Communication Standards as
part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings to
their customers.
The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work
cooperatively and proactively with government agencies and consumer
groups toward solutions that both benefit the customer and are
mutually acceptable to both regulators and industry. We maintain the
belief that industry must retain control over how we conduct our
business, and we must be viewed as part of the solution and not part
of the problem. Meetings with state and other government officials
(and their representatives), concerned with auto repair and/or
consumer protection, are conducted. Feedback from these sessions is
brought back to the association, and the program adjusted as needed.
To assure auto repair customers recourse if they were not
satisfied with a repair transaction, the Motorist Assurance Program
offers mediation and arbitration through MAP/BBB-CARE and other non-
profit organizations. MAP conducted pilot programs in twelve states
before announcing the program nationally in October, 1998. During the
pilots, participating repair shops demonstrated their adherence to the
Pledge and Standards and agreed to follow the UICS in communicating
the results of their inspection to their customers. To put some
"teeth" in the program, an accreditation requirement for shops was
initiated. The requirements are stringent, and a self-policing method

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SEALS (METAL-CLAD)
See SEALS.
SELECTOR INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
See
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS) .
SERVOS
See ACTUATORS (VACUUM) .
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)
See:
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
CABLES
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
SWITCHES
SENSORS
SENSOR INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking
(vacuum/fluid/air) ..... A ............ Require replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .......... ( 3) Further inspection
required.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
specification.
( 3) - Follow OEM recommended adjustment procedures. Repair
or replace if out of specification.









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SIDE COVERS
See TRANSMISSION PANS .
SLIP YOKES
See YOKES AND SLIP YOKES .
SOLENOIDS
See:
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
ACTUATORS (VACUUM)
SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE)
SPEED SENSOR (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Air gap incorrect ....... B ....... ( 1) Require adjustment or
replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 4) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of

specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Sensor housing cracked .. 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead misrouted ..... B .... Require re-routing according
to vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - If a sensor is not adjustable, further inspection is
required to identify and correct cause.
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 3) - Determine source of contamination, such as metal particles
or water. Require repair or replacement.
( 4) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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SPEEDOMETER-DRIVEN GEAR HOUSINGS
See SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL) .
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVE (MECHANICAL) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Teeth broken ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.