axle housing.
CAUTION: DO NOT damage axle shaft bearing in axle housing when
removing axle shaft.
3) Inspect axle shaft-to-axle shaft bearing contact area for
damage. Replace axle shaft and axle shaft bearing if axle shaft is
damaged. Using small pry bar, pry oil seal from axle housing (if
necessary).
4) If replacing axle shaft bearing, use appropriate bearing
puller and slide hammer to remove axle shaft bearing. Rotate threaded
shaft on bearing puller to remove axle shaft bearing.
CAUTION: Ensure axle shaft bearing surface in axle housing is free of
burrs and clean before installing axle shaft bearing.
Installation
1) Using appropriate bearing/seal installer, install bearing.
Ensure axle shaft bearing is bottomed against shoulder in bore.
Install NEW oil seal in axle housing until installer contacts axle
housing.
2) Lubricate axle shaft bearing and oil seal lip with gear
lube. Install axle shaft so splines engage with splines on side gear.
DO NOT damage oil sea when installing axle shaft.
3) Install clip on end of axle shaft. Pull axle shaft
outward, ensuring clip fully seats in counterbore on side gear.
Install pinion shaft ensuring pinion shaft hole aligns with lock bolt
hole.
4) Apply Loctite to CLEAN threads on lock bolt. Install and
tighten lock bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure
axle housing and axle housing cover sealing surfaces are clean.
5) Apply a 1/4" thick bead of silicone sealant on inside of
bolt holes and along sealing surfaces on axle housing cover. Install
axle housing cover, axle identification tag, and retaining bolts.
Tighten bolts in crisscross pattern to proper specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
6) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Fill differential. See LUBRICATION.
DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure transmission and
transfer case are in Neutral. Scribe mark on drive shaft-to-pinion
flange for reassembly reference.
2) On 2-piece drive shafts, scribe center carrier bearing-to-
frame bracket reference line for reassembly reference. On all drive
shafts, remove bolts and "U" joint straps at pinion flange. Remove
center carrier bearing bolts (if equipped). Remove drive shaft(s).
CAUTION: "U" joint straps and bolts must be replaced. DO NOT reuse.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW "U" joint
straps and bolts. Ensure all reference marks are aligned. Tighten
bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
PINION FLANGE & OIL SEAL
CAUTION: Following procedure must be used to retain proper pinion
bearing preload. Failure to follow procedure may result in
premature axle assembly or component failure. Ensure pinion
CAUTION: DO NOT clamp drive shaft tube or slip joint tube in a vise.
Clamp only forged portion of each yoke in vise. To avoid
distorting yoke, DO NOT overtighten vise jaws.
3) Using vise or press, push bearing caps into yoke bores,
keeping spider aligned in center of bearing caps. Using socket with
diameter slightly smaller than bearing cap, continue pressing caps
inward until retainer clips can be installed. Install inner or outer
type bearing cap retainer clips.
4) Install lube fitting, and lube "U" joint. Install drive
shaft. Tighten "U" joint clamp bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m). Lower
vehicle.
Fig. 11: Exploded View Of Single Cardan "U" Joint
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
DOUBLE CARDAN CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT (4WD)
NOTE: Other than adding grease, "U" joint assembly items are not
individually serviceable or repairable. If needle bearings,
seals, spider, or bearing caps are found to be defective,
damaged or excessively worn, complete "U" joint assembly must
be replaced.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow pinion flange end of front drive shaft to hang
free or bend at sharp angle from CV joint.
Removal & Disassembly (Dakota & Ram Pickup)
1) Mark drive shaft yoke-to-front pinion flange position and
transfer case flange-to-CV joint flange position for installation
reference. Remove CV joint flange-to-transfer case flange bolts first,
then remove pinion flange bolts. Remove front drive shaft from
vehicle. DO NOT bend shaft at sharp angle from CV joint.
2) Mark CV joint components for reassembly reference. Remove
all inner or outer type bearing cap retaining clips. See Fig. 12.
3) Set joint in arbor press or vise and place a socket on
upper bearing cap. Partially press one bearing cap from outer side of
link yoke enough to grasp bearing cap with vise jaws. Remove grease
fittings that interfere with removal.
4) Grasp protruding bearing in vise jaws. Tap link yoke with
mallet and drift to dislodge bearing cap from yoke.
5) Flip assembly and repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove opposite
bearing cap. Remove cross centering kit assembly and spring.
6) Press remaining bearing caps out other end of link yoke to
complete disassembly.
Reassembly & Installation
1) Clean dirt and rust from all contact areas. Apply
multipurpose lubricant (NLGI grade 2 EP) to yoke bores and into needle\
bearings of each bearing cap. Lube center socket yoke and needle
bearings. See Fig. 12.
2) Position spider in drive shaft yoke bore. Reassemble
components in reverse order of disassembly, ensuring reference marks
align. Install drive shaft in vehicle, and tighten flange bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Installation
1) Before installing drive shaft, clean mating flange, and
inspect machined surface for scratches, nicks and burrs. Support drive
shaft during installation to prevent bending shaft at sharp angle to
CV joint and causing damage to "U" joints.
2) Aligning reference marks, install CV joint flange to
transfer case flange first, then install shaft to pinion flange.
Attach 2 clamps to pinion flange, and tighten attaching bolts to
specification. Install and tighten 4 bolts to CV joint at transfer
case flange.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS\
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Center Bearing Support Bracket-To-Upper Bracket Bolts ...... 50 (68)\
Center Bearing Upper Bracket-To-Frame Bolts ................ 50 (68)\
Spring "U" Bolt Nuts
Dakota
2WD ..................................................... 65 (88)\
4WD ................................................... 110 (149)\
Ram Pickup ............................................. 110 (149)\
Ram Van/Wagon
B150 & B250 ............................................. 45 (61)\
B350 .................................................. 110 (149)\
Transfer Case Flange-To-CV Joint Flange Bolts
Dakota ................................................... 20 (27)\
Ram Pickup ............................................... 65 (88)\
"U" Joint Clamp-To-Pinion Flange Bolts
1/4" ..................................................... 14 (19)\
5/16" .................................................... 25 (34)\
Wheel Lug Nuts
Dakota .......................................... 85-115 (115-156)\
Ram Pickup
5-Lug .................................................. 95 (129)\
8-Lug (Single Wheel) .................................. 135 (183\
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8-Lug (Dual Wheel) .................................... 145 (196\
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Ram Van/Wagon
5-Lug .......................................... 80-110 (108-149)\
8-Lug ......................................... 120-150 (163-203)\
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Drivetrain/Transmission Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes and Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
Drive/Power Train Assemblies
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES
DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES
TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLIES
Drive/Power Train Components
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
ACTUATORS (VACUUM)
AXLES
BEARINGS AND RACES
BELL CRANKS
BELL HOUSINGS
BUSHINGS (EXTERNAL)
CABLES (SPEEDOMETER)
CABLES (TV, DETENT AND SHIFT)
CARRIER BEARINGS
CLUTCH CABLES AND CABLE HOUSINGS
CLUTCH DISCS (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
CLUTCH FORKS
CLUTCH LINKAGES (MECHANICAL)
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS
CLUTCH PEDALS
CLUTCH PIVOTS
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATES
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARINGS
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERS (CONCENTRIC)
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERS (CONVENTIONAL OR EXTERNAL)
COMPANION FLANGES
CONNECTORS
COOLER BYPASS VALVES
COOLER LINES
COOLERS
CV JOINTS
DIP STICK TUBES
DIP STICKS (FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS)
DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES
DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES
DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS
DUST BOOTS
ENGINE MOUNTS
EXCITER RINGS
FILLER TUBES
FILTERS AND SCREENS