Tsb 0300404: Differential unit
SERVICE BULLETIN #: 0300404
REPLACEMENT SB#:
NHTSA ITEM #: 10008044
DATE: 20040622
FAILING COMPONENT: 105500 POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: Ram Truck (Diesel)
YEAR: 2003, 2004
DATE CREATED: 20040720
DESCRIPTION OF SUMMARY: AXLE WHINE. *TT
NOTE: This bulletin applies to 4X2, 2500 series, 140.5 inch wheel base vehicles
equipped with diesel engine, sales code ETC/ETH, and automatic transmission,
sales code DG8.
Parts Required:
Qty. Part No. Description Application
1 52853051AA Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD Std Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 48RE, 10.5 in. Axle , Standard Pinion Flange
1 52853051AB Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD Std Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 48RE, 10.5 in. Axle, Light Weight Pinion Flange
1 52853053AA Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD High Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 48RE, 10.5 in. Axle , Standard Pinion Flange
1 52853053AB Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD High Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 48RE, 10.5 in. Axle, Light Weight Pinion Flange
1 52105643AD Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD Std Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 47RE, 10.5 in. Axle , Standard Pinion Flange
1 52105643AE Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD Std Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 47RE, 10.5 in. Axle, Light Weight Pinion Flange
1 52105645AD Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD High Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 47RE, 10.5 in. Axle , Standard Pinion Flange
1 52105645AE Propeller Shaft 2500 5.9L TD High Output, 4x2, 140.5 Wheel Base, 47RE, 10.5 in. Axle, Light Weight Pinion Flange
Repair Procedure:
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and inspect the rear axle pinion flange(Figure 1). There a re
two types of pinion flanges used. Standard and light weight. Identify the flange and
choose the appropriate propeller shaft from the chart above. The type of flange is
important as the flanges are different in length and require a matching propeller shaft.
2. Install the appropriate drive shaft listed in the chart above. Tighten the flange bolts to
115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).