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Rear Axle - 11 1/2 Aa: Specifications RAM Pickup 2500

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SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio3.73, 4.10
Ring Gear Diameter292 mm (11.5 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 Bearing3.4 - 5.6 N.m (30 - 50 in. lbs.)
Total Torque to Rotate - Original Bearing2.8 - 5.1 N.m (25 - 45 in. lbs.)
Fill Level - From Bottom of Fill Hole6 mm (1/4 in.) ± 6 mm (1/4 in.)

AXLE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Fill Hole Plug3224
Differential Cover Bolts4030
Bearing Cap Bolts281207
Ring Gear Bolts237175
Axle Flange Bolts12995
Adjuster Lock Bolt2518

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 466

Scheme 466: REMOVAL
Scheme 466: REMOVAL

Scheme 467

Scheme 467
Scheme 467
  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. Mark propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
  5. Remove propeller shaft.
  6. Remove axle vent hose.
  7. Remove shock absorbers (3) from axle (2).
  8. Remove U-bolts (4) from axle.
  9. Remove axle from the vehicle.

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