adjusting ring gear backlash

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05-02-2008, 07:31 PM

t_syverson

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adjusting ring gear backlash

Anyone know what the front differential ring gear backlash is supposed to be set at, on an 04 ram 2500 4x4? Also the carrier pre-load and bolt torques?

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05-03-2008, 10:04 AM

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This is from the 2005 for the 9.25 AA axle...

AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio 3.73, 4.10, 4.56
Ring Gear Diameter 235 mm (9.25 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload - New Bearing 1.7-2.8 N·m (15-25 in. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload - Original Bearing 1.1-2.2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload + Differential Case Bearing
Preload - New Bearing 3.4-5.6 N·m (30-50 in. lbs.)

Pinion Bearing Preload + Differential Case Bearing
Preload - Original Bearing 2.8-5.1 N·m (25-45 in. lbs.)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs.
Fill Hole Plug 32 24
Differential Cover Bolts 40 30
Bearing Cap Bolts 85 63
Ring Gear Bolts 140 103
Axle Nut 356 263
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 52 38
Adjuster Lock Bolt 25 18