heating DODGE TRUCK 1993 Service Repair Manual

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Introduction

0
Lubrication
and
Maintenance
2
Front Suspension
and
Axle

3
Rear Suspension
and
Axles

5
Brakes

6
Clutch
7
Cooling System

8
Electrical

9
Engines
11
Exhaust System
and
Intake
Manifold

13
Frame
and Bumpers

14
Fuel
System

16
Propeller Shafts

19
Steering

21
Transmission
and
Transfer Case

22
Wheels and Tires

23
Body Components

24
Heating
and Air
Conditioning

25
Emission Control Systems Component and System Index
Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear
of
Manual)

0
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LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE

•

Fig.
5 Parking Brake Ratio Lever Lubrication (2) Note any indication of brake overheating,
wheel dragging or the vehicle pulling to one side.
(3) Evaluate any performance complaints received
from the owner/operator. (4) Repair the brake system as necessary (refer to
Group 5—Brakes for additional information and ser­
vice procedures).

BODY
COMPONENT
MECHANISMS
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
All operating mechanisms and linkages should be
lubricated when necessary. This will maintain ease of operation and provide protection against rust and
excessive wear. The door weatherstrip seals should
be lubricated to prolong their life as well as to im­ prove door sealing.

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
All applicable exterior and interior vehicle operat­
ing mechanisms should be:
• Inspected • Cleaned
• All the pivoting/sliding contact areas on the mech­ anisms should then be lubricated.
MOPAR®Multi-Mileage Lubricant or an equiva­
lent, should be used to lubricate the mechanisms.
The door weatherstrip seals should be lubricated
with silicone lubricant spray. Refer to the Body Lu­
bricant Specifications chart below for additional lu­
bricant applications.

LUBRICATION
(1) When necessary, lubricate the cab and cargo
box operating mechanisms with the specified lubri­
cants.

(2) Apply silicone lubricant to a cloth and wipe it
on door seals to avoid over-spray that can soil pas­
senger clothing. (3) Before applying lubricant, the component
should be wiped clean. After lubrication, any excess
lubricant should be removed.
(4) The hood latch, latch release mechanism, latch
striker and safety latch should be lubricated periodi­
cally.
(5) The door lock cylinders should be lubricated 2
times each year (preferably autumn and spring): • Spray a small amount of lock cylinder lubricant di­
rectly into the lock cylinder
• Apply a small amount to the key and insert it into
the lock cylinder • Rotate it to the locked position and then back to
the unlocked position several times
• Remove the key. Wipe the lubricant from it with a
clean cloth to avoid soiling of clothing.

TIRES
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
The condition of the tires should be inspected. The
inflation pressures tested/corrected at the same time as the engine oil is changed and the oil filter is re­
placed.
The tires/wheels should be rotated periodically to
ensure even tread wear. The tires/wheels should be
rotated at the first 12 000 km (7,500-miles) interval.
Thereafter, at each 24 000 km (15,000-miles) inter­
val.
INSPECTION
Inspect the tires for excessive wear, damage. Test
the tires for the recommended inflation pressure and adjust the pressure accordingly. Refer to the tire in­
flation pressure decal located on the left door face. Also to Group 22—Tires And Wheels for tire pres­sure charts, tire replacement, and treadwear indica­

tors.

ROTATION
Tires/wheels should be rotated according to the rec­
ommended interval. The first tire/wheel rotation is
the most important for establishing the prevention of uneven tread wear. After rotation, adjust the tire in­
flation pressure to the air pressure recommended on
the decal located on the left door face.
Refer to Group 22—Tires And Wheels for the rec­
ommended method of tire/wheel rotation.

HEADLAMPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every six months check the headlamp beams to en­
sure that the headlamp beams are correctly posi­
tioned.

AIM
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Group 8L—Lamps for headlamp aim ad­
justment procedures.

FRONT SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 3

FRONT
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT

GENERAL
INFORMATION
Front wheel alignment involves
the
correct posi­
tioning
of the
tire contact patch
in
relation
to the

pavement.
The
positioning
is
accomplished through
the suspension
and
steering linkage adjustments.
An
alignment
is
essential
for
efficient steering
and
direc­
tional stability.
The
most important factors
of
front
end alignment
are
camber, caster
and toe
position. Routine inspection
of
the front
suspension
and
steering components
is a
good
preventative

maintenance practice.
Inspection
also
helps
to
ensure
safe operation
of the
vehicle.

• CAMBER
is the
number
of
degrees
the top of the

wheel
is
tilted either inward
or
outward.
An
excessive
negative camber angle will cause tread wear
at the in­
side
of
the tire.
An
excessive positive camber angle will
cause tread wear
at the
outside
of
the tire (Fig.
1),
• CASTER
is the
number
of
degrees
of
forward
or

rearward tilt
of the
steering knuckles. Forward tilt
provides
a
negative caster angle. Rearward tilt pro­ vides
a
positive caster angle
(Fig. 1).

• WHEEL
TOE
POSITION
is the
difference between
the leading
and
trailing inside edges
of the
front
tires (Fig.
1).
Incorrect wheel
toe
position
is the
most common cause
of
unstable steering
and
steering wheel off-center.
The
wheel
toe
position
is the
final
front wheel alignment adjustment. • STEERING AXIS INCLINATION ANGLE
is
mea­
sured
in
degrees
and is the
angle that
the
steering
knuckles
are
tilted (Fig. 1).
The
inclination angle
has

a fixed relationship with
the
camber angle. This will
not change except when
a
spindle
or
ball stud
is

damaged
or
bent.
The
angle
is not
adjustable
and the

damaged component(s) must
be
replaced
to
correct
mis-alignment.

CAUTION:
Do not
attempt to modify
any
suspension

or steering
component
by
heating
and
bending.

PRE-ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
Before starting
a
front wheel alignment,
the
follow­
ing inspection
and
necessary corrections must
be
completed.
(1)
Tires with
the
same recommended
air
pressure,

size,
and
tread wear. Refer
to
Group
22,
Wheels
and

Tires
for
diagnosis information. (2) Front wheel bearings
for
wear
or
adjustment.
(3) Ball studs
and
linkage pivot points, steering
gear
for
looseness, roughness, binding
or a
sticking
condition. Refer
to
Group
19,
Steering
for
additional information.
CASTER

POSITIVE CASTER
STEERING
WHEEL CENTER

i 0.5
CCW
0
5
CW

CCW
=
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
CW
-
CLOCKWISE
CAMBER

NEGATIVE CAMBER (SHOWN)
TOP
OF
WHEEL INBOARD
POSITIVE CAMBER
(NOT
SHOWN)
TOP
OF
WHEEL OUTBOARD
NOMINAL-PREFERRED

THE NOMINAL VALUE
IS

THE
PREFERRED
VALUE

LEFT/RIGHT
DIFFERENCE

THE VALUE
Of
THE LEFT SIDE
MINUS THE VALUE
OF
THE
RIGHT SIDE

EX.

If
FT CASTER
- +6 5

RIGHT
CASTER
»
+8.0

LEFT/RIGHT DIFFERENCE

65 8.0
=
1
5
TOE

NEGATIVE TOE (TOE
OUT)
B>A
POSITIVE TOE (TOE
IN) 6 FRONT
Of
VEHICLE
ft
THRUST
ANGLE

ANGLE
OF
REAR
AXLE RELATIVE
TO
VEHICLE CENTERUNE

(+)
AXLE POINTS LEFT
(-)
AXLE POINTS RIGHT

PRODUCTION
TOLERANCE
THE RANGE
Of
ACCEPTABLE

VALUES
AROUND THE NOMINAL

-
PREFERRED PRODUCTION
+6.5A7.5

PREFERRED:
+7.0

TOLERANCE:
0.5
J9302-61

Fig.
1
Wheel
Alignment
Measurements

•

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 5 (4) Front wheels for excessive radial, lateral
runout and unbalance. Refer to Group 22, Wheels and Tires for diagnosis information.
(5) Suspension components for wear and noise. Check
components for correct torque. Refer to Groups 2 and 3, Suspension and Axle for additional information.

WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
MEASUREMENTS/ADJUSTMENTS
The front wheel alignment positions must be set to
the specified limits. This will prevent abnormal tire
tread wear. The equipment manufacturer's recommenda­
tions for use of their
equipment
should always
be followed. All
damaged
front suspension sys­
tem components
should
be replaced. Do not at­ tempt to straighten any
bent
component.

CAMBER AND CASTER-2WD VEHICLES Camber and caster angle adjustments involve repo­
sitioning the upper suspension arm cam adjustment
bolts (Fig. 2). Alignment adjustments are accom­
plished by loosening the nuts and changing the posi­
tion of the cam bolt.
(1) Remove all foreign material from the adjust­
ment bolt threads.
(2) Record the camber and caster measurements
before loosening the adjustment bolt nuts.
(3) The camber angle should be adjusted as near as
possible to the preferred angle. The caster should be
the same at both sides of the vehicle. Refer to the Specifications chart.
CAMBER AND CASTER—4WD VEHICLES For 4WD vehicles, the correct wheel camber (verti­
cal tilt) angle is factory preset at zero degree (0°).
Camber cannot be altered by adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to
adjust
the
camber
an­
gle by
heating
or bending the axle or any
suspen­

sion
component. If camber angle is
incorrect,
the
component(s)
causing
an
incorrect
angle must be replaced.
(1) It is important that the camber (vertical tilt)
angle be the same for both front wheels.
(2) The camber angle should be measured with ac­
curate wheel alignment equipment. The acceptable
range is -1° to +1°. Refer to the Specifications chart.
Road test the vehicle and observe the steering
wheel return-to-center position. Before road testing,
check
and
correct
the tire
inflation pressures. Inflate
both
of the front tires
with exactly the
same
pressure.
During the road test, make vehicle turns to both
the left and right. If the steering wheel returns to­
ward the center position unassisted, the caster angle is correct. However, if the steering wheel does not re­ turn toward the center position unassisted, an incor­
rect caster angle is probable.
(1) The caster angle is factory preset at positive
two degrees
(
+
2°).
The acceptable range is +1/2° to +
3
1/2°.
(2) The caster angle should be measured with ac­
curate wheel alignment equipment.
(3) Caster angle can be adjusted by installing ta­
pered shims between the front axle pads and the spring brackets. The caster angle should be adjusted
as near as possible to the preferred angle.
(4) Record the caster measurement before remov­
ing the original shims from the spring pads.
(5) The caster should be the same at both sides of
the vehicle. Refer to the Specifications chart.
RN1030

Fig.
2 Caster &
Camber
Adjustment Location—2WD
Vehicles

WHEEL TOE POSITION The wheel toe position adjustment should be the fi­
nal front wheel alignment adjustment. In all in­ stances, follow the equipment manufacturer's
recommended procedure.
(1) Secure the steering wheel with the front wheels
in the straight-ahead position. For vehicles equipped
with power steering, start the engine before straight­ ening the wheels.
With power steering, the engine should be op­
erating during the wheel toe position adjust­
ment.
(2) Loosen the tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp
bolts (Fig. 3).
(3) Adjust the wheel toe position by rotating the
tie rod adjustment sleeve (Fig. 3). Rotate each tie-rod end in the direction of
sleeve rotation during the adjustment (Fig. 3).
This will ensure that both tie-rod ends are at the center of their travel.
(4) If applicable, turn the ignition switch off.

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 19

DRAIN
AND
REFILL

(1) Drive the vehicle until the gear lubricant
reaches normal operating temperature. (2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the lubricant fill hole plug from the
differential housing cover.
(4) Remove the differential housing cover. Allow
the original lubricant to completely drain from the
housing and axle shaft tubes.
(5) With standard differential, clean the differen­
tial and the housing cavity with a flushing oil (or light engine oil). This will remove the residual lubri­cant and foreign matter. Do not use water, steam,
kerosene or gasoline for flushing. (6) Scrape the residual gasket from the housing
and cover mating surfaces. Clean the mating sur­
faces with mineral spirits. Install a new cover gas­ ket. Apply a bead of MOPAR® Silicone Rubber Sealant on the housing cover (Fig. 2). Allow the
sealant to cure for a few minutes.

SEALING

SURFACE
CONTOUR
OF
BEAD
BEAD

THICKNESS

6.35mm
(1/4")
J9302-30

Fig.
2 Sealant On
Housing
Cover

Install the housing cover within 5 minutes af­
ter applying the sealant. If not installed the seal­ ant must be removed and another bead applied.
(7) Install the cover on the differential with the

bolts.
Install the identification tag. Tighten the cover
bolts to 47 Nnn (35 ft. lbs.) torque.

CAUTION:
Overfilling the
differential
can result in
the lubricant
foaming
and overheating.
(8) Refill the differential housing with the speci­
fied quantity of MOPAR® Hypoid Gear Lubricant.
(9) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N#m
(25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Road test the vehicle.
PINION
SHAFT
SEAL

REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Mark the U-joint, pinion yoke, and pinion shaft
for reference.
(3) Disconnect the drive shaft from the pinion
yoke. Secure the drive shaft in an upright position to prevent damage to the rear U-joint.
(4) Remove the pinion yoke nut and washer. Use
Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the
pinion yoke (Fig. 3).
(5) Mark the positions of the yoke and pinion gear
for installation alignment reference.

SPECIAL
TOOL
C-3281

SPECIAL
TOOL
C-452
J9102-31

Fig.
3
Pinion
Yoke
Removal

(6) Use Remover C-748 to remove the pinion gear
seal (Fig. 4).
PINION
SEAL

SPECIAL
TOOL
C-748

Fig.
4
Pinion
Seal
Removal
J9203-55

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 51

LUBRICANT

Multi-purpose API GL 5 quality hypoid gear lubri­
cant should be used for Model 60 axles. MOPAR Hy­
poid Gear Lubricant conforms to these specifications and is recommended.

CAUTION:
If a front axle is
submerged
in
water,
the
axle lubricant
must
be replaced immediately.

DRAIN AND REFILL
(1) Drive the vehicle until the gear lubricant
reaches normal operating temperature. (2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the lubricant fill hole plug from the
differential housing cover. (4) Remove the differential housing cover. Allow
the original lubricant to completely drain from the
housing and axle shaft tubes. (5) With standard differential, clean the differen­
tial and the housing cavity with a flushing oil (or light engine oil). This will remove the residual lubri­cant and foreign matter. Do not use water, steam,
kerosene or gasoline for flushing. (6) Scrape the residual gasket from the housing
and cover mating surfaces. Clean the mating sur­
faces with mineral spirits. Install a new cover gas­
ket. Apply a bead of MOPAR® Silicone Rubber Sealant on the housing cover (Fig. 2). Allow the
sealant to cure for a few minutes.

SEALING

SURFACE
CONTOUR
OF
BEAD
BEAD

THICKNESS

6.35mm (1/4
J9302-30

Fig.
2 Sealant On
Housing
Cover

Install the housing cover within 5 minutes af­
ter applying the sealant. If not installed the seal­ ant must be removed and another bead applied. (7) Install the cover on the differential with the

bolts.
Install the identification tag. Tighten the cover
bolts to 47 Nnn (35 ft. lbs.) torque.

CAUTION:
Overfilling the
differential
can result in
the lubricant
foaming
and overheating.
(8) Refill the differential housing with the speci­
fied quantity of MOPAR® Hypoid Gear Lubricant. (9) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N«m
(25 ft. lbs.) torque. (10) Road test the vehicle.

PINION
SHAFT
SEAL

REMOVAL (1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Mark the drive shaft yoke and pinion yoke for
installation alignment reference.
(3) Remove the drive shaft from the yoke.
(4) Rotate the pinion gear three or four times.
(5) Remove the pinion yoke nut and washer. Use
Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the
pinion yoke (Fig. 3).
(6) Mark the positions of the yoke and pinion gear
for installation alignment reference.

SPECIAL
TOOL
C-3281

SPECIAL
TOOL
C-452
J9102-31

Fig.
3
Pinion
Yoke
Removal

(7) Use Remover C-748 to remove the pinion gear
seal (Fig. 4).

INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the
lip of pinion seal. Install the new seal (Fig. 5) use In­
staller C-3719-A and Handle C-4735
(2) Align the installation reference marks and po­
sition the yoke on the pinion gear.
(3) Install the pinion yoke, washer, and nut on
shaft. Tighten the nut to 339-366 N-m (250-270 ft.
lbs.) torque (Fig. 6).
(4) Align the installation reference marks and at­
tach the drive shaft to the yoke. (5) Add API grade GL 5 hypoid gear lubricant to

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REAR SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

•

NUT PIPE
SOCKET
WRENCH
(DRIVER)

FLAT
THREADED
WASHER
ROD
J8917-20

Fig.
6
Spring
Eye
Bushing
Removal
(3) Align
the
bushing with
the
spring
eye and

tighten
the nut
located
at the
socket wrench
end of

the threaded
rod.
Tighten until
the
bushing
is
forced into
the
spring
eye.

The bushing must
be
centered
in the
spring

eye.
The
ends
of the
bushing must
be
flush
or
slightly recessed within
the end
surfaces
of the

spring
eye.
8ERW1GE DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
page

Driveline
Snap
8

Gear
and
Bearing Noise
7

General
Information
6
Limited
Slip
Differential
8
page
Low Speed Knock
.........................
8
Rear
Axle
Alignment
.......................
7

Tire
Noise
7
Vibration
8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Axle bearing problem conditions
are
usually caused
by: • Insufficient
or
incorrect lubricant
• Foreign matter/water contamination
• Incorrect bearing preload torque adjustment When serviced,
the
bearings must
be
cleaned thor­
oughly. They should
be
dried with lint-free shop tow­

els.
Never
dry
bearings with compressed
air.

This will overheat them
and
brinell
the
bearing surfaces. This will result
in
noisy operation after
repair. Axle gear problem conditions
are
usually
the
result

of:

• Insufficient lubrication
• Incorrect
or
contaminated lubricant
• Overloading (excessive engine torque)
• Incorrect clearance
or
backlash adjustment Insufficient lubrication
is
usually
the
result
of a

housing cover leak.
It can
also
be
from worn axle shaft
or
pinion gear seals. Check
for
cracks
or
porous
areas
in the
housing
or
tubes.
Using
the
wrong lubricant will cause overheating
and gear failure. Gear tooth cracking
and
bearing
spalling
are
indicators
of
this.
Axle component breakage
is
most often
the
result

of:

• Severe overloading
• Insufficient lubricant
• Incorrect lubricant • Improperly tightened components
Common causes
of
overloading
is
from full-throttle
acceleration. Overloading occurs when towing
heavier than normal loads. Component breakage
can
occur when
the
wheels
are
spun excessively. Insuffi­
cient
or
incorrect lubricants contribute
to
breakage
through overheating. Loose differential components can also cause breakage. Incorrect bearing preload
or
gear backlash will
not

result
in
component breakage. Mis-adjustment will
produce enough noise
to
cause service repair before
a

3-10
REAR SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

SERVICE DIAGNOSIS (CONT'D)

Condition
Possible
Cause
Correction

AXLE OVERHEATING
GEAR TEETH BROKE
(RING GEAR
AND
PINION)

AXLE NOISE
(b) Worn axle
shaft
seals.

(c) Cracked
differential
housing.
(d) Worn
drive
pinion
gear
shaft
seal.
(e) Scored and worn yoke.
(f) Axle cover not
properly
sealed.
(a)
Lubricant
level
too low. (b)
Incorrect
grade of
lubricant.

(c) Bearings
adjusted
too
tight.

(d) Excessive gear wear.
(e)
Insufficient
ring
gear backlash,
(a) Overloading.
(b)
Erratic
clutch
operation.
(c) Ice-spotted pavements.
(d) Improper adjustments.
(a)
Insufficient
lubricant.

(b) Improper
ring
gear and
drive
pinion
gear
adjustment.

(c) Unmatched
ring
gear and
drive
pinion
gear.
(d) Worn
teeth
on
ring
gear or
drive
pinion
gear.
(e) Loose
drive
pinion
gear
shaft
bearings.
(f) Loose
differential
bearings.
(g) Misaligned or sprung
ring
gear.
(h) Loose
differential
bearing cap bolts. (b) Replace worn
seals.

(c) Repair or replace housing as
necessary.

(d) Replace worn
drive
pinion
gear
shaft
seal.

(e) Replace worn or scored yoke and seal.
(f) Remove cover and clean flange and reseal.
(a)
Refill
differential
housing. (b) Drain,
flush
and
refill
with
correct
amount of the
correct
lubricant.

(c) Readjust bearings.
(d) Inspect gears for excessive wear or scoring. Replace as necessary.
(e) Readjust
ring
gear backlash and inspect gears for possible scoring.
(a) Replace gears. Examine
other
gears and bearings for possible damage. Replace parts as needed. Avoid
overloading of vehicle.
(b) Replace gears and examine the remaining parts for possible damage.
Avoid
erratic
clutch
operation.
(c) Replace gears. Examine the remaining parts for possible damage. Replace
parts as required.
(d) Replace gears. Examine
other
parts for possible damage. Ensure
ring
gear
backlash is
correct.

(a)
Refill
axle
with
correct
amount of the proper
lubricant.
Also inspect for leaks
and
correct
as necessary.
(b) Check
ring
gear and
pinion
gear
teeth
contact
pattern.

(c) Remove unmatched
ring
gear and
drive
pinion
gear. Replace
with
matched gear and
drive
pinion
gear
set.
(d) Check
teeth
on
ring
gear and
drive
pi­ nion gear for
correct
contact.

If necessary, replace
with
new
matched set.
(e) Adjust
drive
pinion
gearshaft bearing preload
torque.

(f) Adjust
differential
bearing preload
torque.

(g) Measure
ring
gear
runout.

(h) Tighten
with
specified
torque.

J9003-50

•

REAR
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
3 - 11 8 3/8 and 9 1/4
AXLE

INDEX

page
Axle Shaft, Seal
and
Bearing Service
......... 11
Complete Axle Removal/Installation
16

Differential
Service
16
Information
11

INFORMATION
The 8 3/8 and 9 1/4 axle (Fig. 1) housing consist of
a cast iron center section. They also have two steel
axle shaft tubes that are pressed into and welded to
the differential housing. The removable, stamped steel cover provides a
means for inspection and service without removing
the complete axle from the vehicle.

LUBRICANT
Multi-purpose, hypoid gear lubricant should be
used for 8 3/8 and 9 1/4 axles. The lubricant should
have MIL-L-2105C and API GL 5 quality specifica­

tions.
MOPAR® Hypoid Gear Lubricant conforms to
both of these specifications.
Refer to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance for
additional information.

CAUTION:
If a
rear axle
is
submerged
in
water,
the

axle lubricant must
be
replaced immediately.
DRAIN
AND
REFILL
(1) Drive the vehicle until the gear lubricant
reaches normal operating temperature.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the lubricant fill hole plug from the
differential housing cover.
(4) Remove the differential housing cover. Allow
the original lubricant to completely drain from the
housing and axle shaft tubes. (5) With standard differential, clean the differen­
tial and the housing cavity with a flushing oil (or light engine oil). This will remove the residual lubri­
cant and foreign matter.Do not use water, steam,
kerosene or gasoline for flushing.

CAUTION:
DO NOT
FLUSH
Sure-Grip differentials.

Sure-Grip
differentials
may be
cleaned only
by
wip­
ing
with
clean,
lint-free
cloths.
(6)
Scrape the residual sealant from the housing
and cover mating surfaces. Clean the mating sur­
faces with mineral spirits. Apply a bead of MOPAR® Silicone Rubber Sealant on the housing cover (Fig.

2).
Allow the sealant to cure for a few minutes.
page

Lubricant
11
Pinion Depth Measurement
and
Adjustment
with
Gauge
Set 20

Pinion
Seal
Replacement
14
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes af­
ter applying the sealant. If not installed, the sealant must be removed and another bead ap­
plied. (7) Install the cover on the differential. Install the
identification tag. Tighten the cover bolts to 47 N#m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.

CAUTION:
Overfilling
the
differential
can
result
in

the lubricant foaming
and
overheating.

(8) Refill the differential with the specified quan­
tity of MOPAR® Hypoid Gear Lubricant. With Sure- Grip differentials, add a container of MOPAR®
Hypoid Gear Lubricant Additive.
(9) Install the fill hole plug.
(10) Road test the vehicle.

AXLE
SHAFT, SEAL AND BEARING
SERVICE
CAUTION:
When rear axle service
is
necessary, both rear wheels must
be
raised
off the
surface
so

that
they
are
free
to
rotate.
Be
cautious when
the

tires
are
being rotated
by the
engine
or by
other
means.

CAUTION:
If
equipped
with
a
Sure-Grip
differential,

do
not
rotate
either
axle shaft unless both
are
prop­

erly
in-place. Rotation
of one
axle shaft without
the
other being installed
can
result
in
misalignment
of

the side gears/splines. This
will
necessitate side
gear
re-alignment before
the
axle shaft
can be in­

stalled.
AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the wheel.
(3) Remove the brake drum.
(4) Clean all the foreign material from housing
cover area.
(5) Loosen the housing cover bolts. Drain the lubri­
cant from the housing. Remove the housing cover.

(6)
Rotate the differential case so the pinion mate
gear shaft lock screw is accessible. Remove the lock screw and the pinion mate gear shaft from the case (Fig. 3).

•

REAR
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
3 - 11

ADAPTERS
Fig.
17
Differential
Bearing
Removal
cloth should be moved around the circumfer­
ence of the shaft (not in-line with the shaft).
When replacing a drive pinion gear bearing,
always replace the bearing and cup as a
matched set only.
(6) Inspect the axle shaft C-clip locks for cracks
and excessive wear. Replace them if necessary.
(7) Test each threaded adjuster to determine if it
rotates freely. (8) If an adjuster binds, repair the damaged
threads or replace the adjuster.

EXCITER
RING
REPLACEMENT
The ring gear must be removed before the RWAL
brake exciter ring can be replaced.
(1) Remove exciter ring with a hammer and drift.
(2) Heat the replacement exciter ring with a heat
lamp or by immersing in a hot fluid. The tempera­
ture should not exceed 149°C (300°F). Do not use a
torch to heat the ring.
(3) After heating, quickly position the exciter ring
on the differential case adjacent to the flange.

DIFFERENTIAL
CASE ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate all the differential case components
with gear lubricant. (2) Place the thrust washers on the differential
side gears. Position the gears in the differential case
counterbores.
If replacement side gears or thrust washers
are used, refer to Differential Side Gear Clear­ ance Measurement And Adjustment.
(3) Position the thrust washers on the differential
pinion gears. Mesh the pinion gears with the side

gears.
Ensure that the pinion gears are exactly 180 degrees opposite each other.
(4) Rotate the side gears to align the pinion gears
and thrust washers. Align these components with the
mate shaft bores in the case.
(5) If the ring gear was removed, clean all contact
surfaces. Use an Arkansas stone or fine file to re­
move any sharp areas from the chamfered inside di­ ameter.
(6) If removed, heat ring gear with a heat lamp or
by immersing in a hot fluid. The temperature should not exceed 149°C (300°F). Do not use a torch to
heat the ring.
(7) Position heated gear on case. Use two equally
spaced Pilot Studs C-3288-B to align the gear with
the flange holes (Fig. 18).

J9203-24

Fig.
18
Case-To-Ring
Gear
Alignment

(8) Install replacement ring gear bolts (with left
hand threads). Alternately and evenly tighten each
bolt to 95 N-m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.

CAUTION:
When
installing a
differential
bearing,
never apply force to the bearing
cage
because
bear­

ing
damage
will
result.
(9) Place a differential bearing on each hub (Fig.

19).

• 8 3/8, use Installer C-4340 and Handle C-4171
• 9 1/4, use Installer C-4213 and Handle C-4171