
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L Pinion Bearings
Got a strange one here. This Dodge van with a 9 1/4" rear likes to eat differential pinion bearings. OE set went at 35K. Replaced with "feral-mongrol"/BCA bearings that lasted 20K. Then did them again with US made Timkens. Both times set pinion preload to 20-2...
FIX posted 7/19/2010
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VIN | 2B7HB11Y2X |
Engine | 5.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | Fuel Injection |
Affected | Pinion Bearings |
Conditions | Premature Wear |
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Vehicle Data
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van
VIN | 2B7HB11Y2X |
Engine | 5.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | Fuel Injection |
Affected | Pinion Bearings |
Conditions | Premature Wear |