2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Fig. 21 GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS
3 - 58 REAR AXLE - 248RBIBR/BE
REAR AXLE - 248RBI (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
REAR AXLE - 248RBI
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio 3.55, 4.10
Ring Gear Diameter 248 mm (9.75 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Pinion Gear

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Installer 8149
Holder 6719A
Puller C-452
Installer 8108
Spreader W-129-B
Pilot Studs C-3288-B
Dial Indicator C-3339
Puller/Press C-293-PA
Adapters C-293-37
Installer C-4190
3 - 60 REAR AXLE - 248RBIBR

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Handle C-4171
Fixture 6963-A
Remover D-158
Remover D-162
Adapters C-293-37
Installer D-111
Installer D-146
Installer C-3095-A
Installer C-3718
Trac-lok Tools 8139
BR/BEREAR AXLE - 248RBI 3 - 61
REAR A

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the axle shaft flange bolts.
(2) Slide the axle shaft out from the axle tube.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the gasket contact surface area on the
flange with an appropriate so

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual PINION SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Mark universal joint, pinion yoke and shaft for
installation reference.
(3) Disconnect the propeller shaft from the pinion
yoke.
(4) Remove t

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease
pinion rotating torque and never exceed specified pre-
load torque. If preload torque is exceeded a new pin-ion nut and collapsible spacer, if equippe

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (7) Remove the differential bearing caps.
(8) Position Spreader W-129-B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 28).
(9) Install the hold down clamps and tighten the
tool turnbuckl