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Front Axle - C205FD: Specifications RAM Pickup 2500

Differentials & Drive Axles 8 illustrations ~143 words

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio3.21, 3.55, 3.92, 4.10
Differential Case Flange Runout0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Differential Side Gear Clearance0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.006 in.)
Ring Gear Diameter205 mm (8.00 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.)
Ring Gear Runout0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearings2.0 - 2.8 N.m (18 - 25 in. lbs.)
Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearings1 - 2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
Fill Level - From Bottom of Fill Hole20 mm (3/4 in.) ± 3 mm (1/8 in.)

AXLE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Mounting Bolts11081
Differential Cover Bolts2317
Bearing Cap Bolts6145
Ring Gear Bolts10880
Pinion Nut271 - 475200 - 350
Electric Actuator2720
Disconnect Seal2821

TORQUE

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  1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  2. Remove axle half shafts. Refer to «Removal»(ref-457779-S01175435212012030200000) .
  3. Mark (4) front propeller shaft (2) and companion flange (1). Remove front propeller shaft (2). Refer to «SHAFT, Drive, Front Light Duty , Removal»(ref-457778-S29911207512012030200000) or «SHAFT, Drive, Front Heavy Duty , Removal»(ref-457778-S29439826002012030200000) .
  4. Remove skid plate (1) bolts (2) and remove skid plate.
  5. Remove suspension crossmember (1) nuts (2) and bolts. Remove crossmember.
  6. Remove disconnect actuator (1) wiring connector (2).
  7. Remove vent hose (1) from differential cove tube (2).
  8. Support axle with hydraulic jack.
  9. Remove axle housing pinion mounting bolts (1).
  10. Remove axle shaft tube (1) mounting bolts (2).
  11. Remove differential housing (1) to engine mounting bolts (2).
  12. Lower axle from the vehicle.