Re: Ram 2500 pinion seal blew. Question
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Re: Ram 2500 pinion seal blew. Question
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mark the nut and the pinion with a center punch , then replace the seal and retighten it to the same spot , done ! This is exactly what I did on my 1500. No issues so far, 50k later. It was starting to leave puddles in the driveway.
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Re: Ram 2500 pinion seal blew. Question
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I would be careful, I suspect that the later Danas may use a crush sleeve
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat
Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Ram 2500 pinion seal blew. Question
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My 2001 2500 was blown when I got the truck @131k. No crush sleeve. How to video in the link below. https://mopar1973man.com/topic/2016-diy-...p;comment=18206
Ed
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1969 GTX: 440/4 speed, TX9/TX9, A34, N96
1970 Super Bee: 383/4 speed, B5/B7
1970 Coronet RT: 440/4 speed, A34, N96
1970 Coronet RT: 440/auto, A36, N96
1970 Road Runner convertible: 383/4 speed TX9/D6XW
1970 GTX: 440+6/727, A32, N96
2001 Dodge 2500 HO CTD, 6 speed, 4x4 quad cab long bed
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Re: Ram 2500 pinion seal blew. Question
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05/15/17 11:06 AM
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Why do 1994+ Rams have more than average pinion seal, pre-load, and pinion bearing problems?
Did prior years use another seal supplier, perhaps from a USA based supplier?
Is the internal diameter fit of the seal off spec or out of round, or the external surface on which the seal rubs off spec, rough, too soft?
Is a change of lube chemistry attacking the lip material?
On the 9.25 i have long suspected the crush sleeve keeps slowly shortening and ruining the preload, which ruins the pinion bearings, which creates the slop that ruins the seal.
But Dana problems indicate there may be a Ram design common flaw affecting both diffs ?
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