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Rear Axle - 10 1/2 Aa: Specifications RAM Pickup 2500

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SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio3.73, 4.10, 4.56
Ring Gear Diameter266 mm (10.5 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.)
Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearings1.69 - 2.82 N.m (15 - 25 in. lbs.)
Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearings1 - 2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
Total Torque To Rotate - New Bearings3.4 - 5.6 N.m (30 - 50 in. lbs.)
Total Torque To Rotate - Original Bearings2.8 - 5.1 N.m (25 - 45 in. lbs.)
Fill Level - From Bottom of Fill Hole25 mm (1 in.) ± 6 mm (1/4 in.)

AXLE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Fill Hole Plug3224
Differential Cover Bolts4030
Bearing Cap Bolts165122
Ring Gear Bolts237175
Axle Flange Bolts12995
Adjuster Lock Bolt2518
Sensor Target Magnet Bolt762

TORQUE

Scheme 395

Scheme 395: REMOVAL
Scheme 395: REMOVAL

Scheme 396

Scheme 396
Scheme 396
  1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  2. Position a lift under axle and secure lift to the axle.
  3. Remove all brake components.
  4. Remove axle vent hose.
  5. Mark propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
  6. Remove propeller shaft.
  7. Remove shock absorbers (3) from axle (2).
  8. Remove U-bolts (5) from axle.
  9. Remove axle from the vehicle.

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