2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual down clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle finger-
tight.
(2) Install a Pilot Stud C-3288-B at the left side of
the differential housing and attach dial indicator to
the pilot stud. Load the indicato

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual (13) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N´m
(25 ft. lbs.).
(14) Remove support and lower vehicle.
DIFFERENTIAL - POWR-LOK
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWR-LOKT
WARNING: WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES

(13) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N´m
(25 ft. lbs.).
(14) Remove support and lower vehicle.
DIFFERENTIAL - POWR-LOK
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWR-LOKT
WARNING: WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH A
POWR-LOKTDIFFERENTIAL DO NOT USE THE
ENGINE TO TURN THE AXLE AND WHEELS. BOTH
REAR WHEELS MUST BE RAISED AND THE VEHI-
CLE SUPPORTED. THE AXLE CAN EXERT ENOUGH
FORCE IF ONE WHEEL IS IN CONTACT WITH A
SURFACE TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
The differential can be tested without removing the
differential case by measuring rotating torque. Make
sure brakes are not dragging during this measure-
ment.
(1) Place blocks in front and rear of both front
wheels.
(2) Raise one rear wheel until it is completely off
the ground.
(3) Engine off, transmission in neutral, and park-
ing brake off.
(4) Remove wheel and bolt Special Tool 6790 or
equivalent to wheel studs.(5) Use torque wrench on special tool to rotate
wheel and read rotating torque (Fig. 36).
(6) If rotating torque is less than 22 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.) or more than 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.) on either
wheel the unit should be serviced.
DISASSEMBLY
The Powr-Loktdifferential has a two-piece cross
shaft and uses 2 disc and 3 plates for each clutch
pack. One plate and one disc in each clutch pack is
dished.
NOTE: Pay close attention to the clutch pack
arrangement during this procedure. Note the direc-
tion of the concave and convex side of the plates
and discs.
(1) Mark the ring gear half and cover half for
installation reference (Fig. 37).
(2) Remove the case attaching bolts and remove
the button cover half (Fig. 38).
(3) Remove top clutch pack (Fig. 39).
(4) Remove top side gear clutch ring.
(5) Remove top side gear.
(6) Remove pinion mate gears and cross shafts.
(7) Remove the same parts listed above from the
ring gear flange half of the case. Keep these parts
with the flange cover half for correct installation in
their original positions.
ASSEMBLY
The Powr-Loktdifferential has a two-piece cross
shaft and uses 2 disc and 3 plates for each clutch
pack. One plate and one disc in each clutch pack is
dished.
Fig. 35 DIFFERENTIAL COVER - TYPICAL
1 - SEALANT SURFACE
2 - SEALANT
3 - SEALANT THICKNESS
Fig. 36 POWR-LOK TEST -TYPICAL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
BR/BEREAR AXLE - 267RBI 3 - 99
DIFFERENTIAL (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual Fig. 39 POWR-LOK COMPONENTS
1 - FLANGE HALF
2 - CLUTCH RING
3 - SIDE GEAR
4 - PINION MATE GEAR
5 - SCREW
6 - BUTTON HALF7 - PINION MATE CROSS SHAFT
8 - DISHED DISC
9 - PLATE
10 - DISHED DISC
11 - PLAT

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual NOTE: The clutch discs are replaceable as com-
plete sets only. If one clutch disc pack is damaged,
both packs must be replaced.
(1) Saturate the clutch plates with MopartHypoid
Gear Lubricant or Addi

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual DIFFERENTIAL CASE
BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential case from the housing.
(2) Remove bearings from the differential case
with Puller/Press C-293-PA, Adapters C-293-62 and
Step Plate 8139-2 (Fi

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DODGE RAM 2002 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 2002 Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Door Ease stick lubricant or
equivalent to the outside surface of bearing cups.(2) Install rear pinion bearing cup with Installer
C-111 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 52) and ver

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual (3) Install front pinion bearing cup with Installer
D-146 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 53) and verify cup is
seated.
(4) Install pinion front bearing and oil slinger, if
equipped. Apply a light coating of

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