2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual (5) Assemble Dial Indicator C-3339 into Scooter
Block D-115-2 and secure set screw.
(6) Place Scooter Block/Dial Indicator in position
in the housing so dial probe and scooter block are
flush against

(5) Assemble Dial Indicator C-3339 into Scooter
Block D-115-2 and secure set screw.
(6) Place Scooter Block/Dial Indicator in position
in the housing so dial probe and scooter block are
flush against the surface of the pinion height block.
Hold scooter block in place and zero the dial indica-
tor face to the pointer. Tighten dial indicator face
lock screw.
(7) With scooter block still in position against the
pinion height block, slowly slide the dial indicator
probe over the edge of the pinion height block.
Observe how many revolutions counterclockwise the
dial pointer travels (approximately 0.125 in.) to the
out-stop of the dial indicator.
(8) Slide the dial indicator probe across the gap
between the pinion height block and the arbor bar
with the scooter block against the pinion height block
(Fig. 9). When the dial probe contacts the arbor bar,
the dial pointer will turn clockwise. Bring dial
pointer back to zero against the arbor bar, do not
turn dial face. Continue moving the dial probe to the
crest of the arbor bar and record the highest reading.
If the dial indicator can not achieve the zero reading,
the rear bearing cup or the pinion depth gauge set is
not installed correctly.
(9) Select a shim equal to the dial indicator read-
ing plus the drive pinion gear depth variance number
etched in the face of the pinion gear (Fig. 4) using
the opposite sign on the variance number. For exam-
ple, if the depth variance is ±2, add +0.002 in. to the
dial indicator reading.
(10) Remove the pinion depth gauge components
from the axle housingDIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD AND GEAR
BACKLASH
Differential side bearing preload and gear backlash
is achieved by selective shims positioned behind the
differential side bearing cones. The proper shim
thickness can be determined using slip-fit dummy
bearings D-346 in place of the differential side bear-
ings and a dial indicator C-3339. Before proceeding
with the differential bearing preload and gear back-
lash measurements, measure the pinion gear depth
and prepare the pinion gear for installation. Estab-
lishing proper pinion gear depth is essential to estab-
lishing gear backlash and tooth contact patterns.
After the overall shim thickness to take up differen-
tial side play is measured, the pinion gear is
installed, and the gear backlash shim thickness is
measured. The overall shim thickness is the total of
the dial indicator reading and the preload specifica-
tion added together. The gear backlash measurement
determines the thickness of the shim used on the
ring gear side of the differential case. Subtract the
gear backlash shim thickness from the total overall
shim thickness and select that amount for the pinion
gear side of the differential (Fig. 10). Differential
shim measurements are performed with axle
spreader W-129-B removed.
SHIM SELECTION
NOTE: It is difficult to salvage the differential side
bearings during the removal procedure. Install
replacement bearings if necessary.
(1) Remove differential side bearings from differ-
ential case.
Fig. 8 Gauge Tools In Housing
1 - ARBOR DISC
2 - PINION BLOCK
3 - ARBOR
4 - PINION HEIGHT BLOCKFig. 9 Pinion Gear Depth Measurement
1 - ARBOR
2 - SCOOTER BLOCK
3 - DIAL INDICATOR
3 - 176 REAR AXLE - 286RBIBR/BE
REAR AXLE - 286RBI (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual (2) Remove factory installed shims from differen-
tial case.
(3) Install ring gear on differential case and
tighten bolts to specification, if necessary.
(4) Install dummy side bearings D-346 on diffe

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual (12) Add 0.254mm (0.010 in.) to the zero end play
total. This total represents the thickness of shims to
preload the new bearings when the differential is
installed.
(13) Rotate dial indicator out of

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual (21) Push and hold differential case to ring gear
side of the housing and record dial indicator reading
(Fig. 18).
(22) This is the thickness shim required on the
ring gear side of the differential ca

(21) Push and hold differential case to ring gear
side of the housing and record dial indicator reading
(Fig. 18).
(22) This is the thickness shim required on the
ring gear side of the differential case to achieve
proper backlash.
(23) Subtract the backlash shim thickness from
the total preload shim thickness. The remainder is
the shim thickness required on the pinion side of the
housing.
(24) Rotate dial indicator out of the way on pilot
stud.
(25) Remove differential case and dummy bearings
from the housing.
(26) Install side bearing shims on differential case
hubs.
(27) Install side bearings and cups on differential
case.
(28) Install spreader W-129-B on the housing and
spread housing enough to install differential case.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.(29) Install differential case in the housing.
(30) Remove spreader from the housing.
(31) Rotate the differential case several times to
seat the side bearings.
(32) Position the indicator plunger against a ring
gear tooth (Fig. 19).
(33) Push and hold ring gear upward while not
allowing the pinion gear to rotate.
(34) Zero dial indicator face to pointer.
(35) Push and hold ring gear downward while not
allowing the pinion gear to rotate. Dial indicator
reading should be between 0.12 mm (0.005 in.) and
0.20 mm (0.008 in.). If backlash is not within specifi-
cations transfer the necessary amount of shim thick-
ness from one side of the axle housing to the other
(Fig. 20).
(36) Verify differential case and ring gear runout
by measuring ring to pinion gear backlash at several
locations around the ring gear. Readings should not
vary more than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.). If readings vary
more than specified, the ring gear or the differential
case is defective.
After the proper backlash is achieved, perform
Gear Contact Pattern Analysis procedure.
Fig. 18 Differential Case and Dial Indicator
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE TO RING GEAR SIDE
3 - PINION GEAR
4 - DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
5 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Fig. 19 Ring Gear Backlash Measurement
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
BR/BEREAR AXLE - 286RBI 3 - 179
REAR AXLE - 286RBI (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual GEAR CONTACT PATTERN ANALYSIS
The ring gear and pinion teeth contact patterns
will show if the pinion depth is correct in the axle
housing. It will also show if the ring gear backlash
has been adjuste

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual Fig. 21 Gear Tooth Contact Pattern
BR/BEREAR AXLE - 286RBI 3 - 181
REAR AXLE - 286RBI (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
REAR AXLE - 286RBI
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio 3.55, 4.10
Ring Gear Diameter 286 mm (11.25 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Pinion Gea

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual Installer, Seal 8152
Bridge 938
Splitter, Bearing 1130
Holder, Yoke 6719
Gauge, Pinion Depth Seting 6730
Puller C-452
Wrench C-3281
Dial Indicator Set C-3339
Handle C-4171
Installer C-4190
BR/BEREAR A

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