Section 5 (Rear Driveline Module): Assembly: Assembly
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- Install the pinion head bearing using Installer (special tool #5050A, Installer, Bearing Cup) (3) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (2).
- Install the outer pinion bearing cup using Installer (special tool #8594, Installer, Bearing Cup) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).
- Install bearing (4) on pinion (3) using Installer (special tool #6052, Installer, Bearing/Seal) (2) and press (1).
- Install a new collapsible spacer (2) onto the pinion shaft (1).
- Install the pinion into the housing and place the outer bearing over the pinion.
- Install the pinion nut (1) onto the pinion shaft (3).
- Using Spline Holder (special tool #9742, Splined Socket) (1) and Socket (special tool #9921, Wrench, Pinion Nut) (2), tighten pinion nut to 74 N.m (54 ft. lbs.).
- Install the pinion seal using Installer (special tool #9931, Installer, Seal) (2) and a hammer (1).
- Install side gears (2), shims (4) and pinion gears (3) into carrier (1).
- Install the pinion gear shaft into the pinion gears and start the roll pin.
- Use a pin punch to install the roll pin (1).
- Apply MOPAR© Lock AND Seal Adhesive or an equivalent to the ring gear bolts (1).
- Install ring gear (2) onto the carrier.
- Install ring gear bolts (1) and tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Press ring gear side (3) carrier bearing (2) onto shaft using Installer (special tool #9643, Installer, Bearing) (1) and press (4).
- Coat the ring and pinion gears with pattern grease before assembling.
- Press pinion gear side (3) carrier bearing (2) onto shaft using Installer (special tool #9643, Installer, Bearing) (1) and press (4).
- Install measured side shims (3) and carrier (1) into the carrier housing (2).
- Apply a bead of MOPAR© AXLE RTV on the case to seal the cover.
- Install cover onto carrier case.
- Tighten cap bolts (2) to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.) and tighten cover bolts (1) to 23 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Open the window on the cover and do a pattern check of the gears.
- Place pinion side axle seal (1) onto Installer (special tool #9893, Installer, Seal) (3) with lip side down (2).
- Install pinion side axle seal using Installer (special tool #9893, Installer, Seal) (2) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1).
- Place pinion side axle seal (1) onto Installer (special tool #9893, Installer, Seal) (3) with lip side down (2).
- Install ring gear side axle seal using Installer (special tool #9893, Installer, Seal) (2) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1).
- Remove all old gasket material on the mating surfaces of the ECC and RDA. Coat the edge face with liquid gasket. Install wave washer.
- Install the ECC to the RDA and tighten the bolts to 78 N.m (58 ft. lbs.).