2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Fig. 20 GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS
3 - 26 FRONT AXLE - 248FBIBR/BE
FRONT AXLE - 248FBI (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT AXLE - 248FBI
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio 3.54, 4.10
Ring Gear Diameter 248 mm (9.75 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Pinion Gea

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual PILOTS, STUDS - C-3288-B
DIAL INDICATOR, SET - C-3339
INSTALLER, FLANGE - C-3718
HANDLE, DRIVE - C-4171
INSTALLER, BEARING - C-4190
INSTALLER, CUP - C-111
INSTALLER, CUP - C-146
REMOVER, CUP - D-158
R

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel
speed sensor if equipped. Refer to 5 Brakes for pro-
cedures.
(

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual AXLE SHAFTS -
INTERMEDIATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove vacuum shift motor housing.
(2) Remove outer axle shaft.
(3) Remove inner axle shaft seal from the shift
motor housing with a long drift or punch. Be care

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual AXLE SHAFT SEALS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove hub bearings and axle shafts.
(2) Remove axle shaft seal from the differential
housing with a long drift or punch.Be careful not
to damage housing.
(3) Clean the in

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM MOTOR
AXLE VACUUM SHIFT MOTOR
3 - 32 FRONT AXLE - 248FBIBR/BE
AXLE VACUUM MOTOR (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual AXLE VACUUM SHIFT MOTOR (CONTD)
BR/BEFRONT AXLE - 248FBI 3 - 33
AXLE VACUUM MOTOR (Continued)