2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DIFFERENTIAL CASE
BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential case from axle housing.
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Press 938 and Bearing Splitter 1130 (Fig. 42).
INSTALLATION
I

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual PINION GEAR/RING GEAR/
TONE RING
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are service in a
matched set. Do not replace the ring gear without
replacing the matched pinion gear.
(1) Remove differential f

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (13) Remove front pinion bearing cup with
Remover C-4307 and Handle C±4171 (Fig. 47).
(14) Remove rear bearing cup with Remover D-159
and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 48).
(15) Remove rear bearing from the pi

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Door Ease stick lubricant to out-
side surface of bearing cup. Install the pinion rear
bearing cup with Installer C-4204 and Handle
C-4171 (Fig. 50) and verify cup is seat

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (6) Install rear bearing and oil slinger, if equipped,
on the pinion gear with Installer D-389 and a press
(Fig. 53).(7) Install original solid shims on pinion gears.
(8) Install yoke with Installer C

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (16) Invert the differential case in the vise.
(17) Install new ring gear bolts and alternately
tighten to 298 N´m (220 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 56).
CAUTION: Do not reuse ring gear bolts, the bolts
can fract

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual BRAKES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRAKES - BASE
SPECIFICATIONS.........................2
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................4
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION............................4
WARNING