2002 Dodge Dakota differential

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
125,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DODGEBOY2002
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when replaceing the bearings in the rearend should there be a pinion gear shim kit installed also, (basically reshimming the pinion gear)
Dec 10, 2008 at 7:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
There doesn't need to be one unless there is excessive play in the pinion.
Dec 12, 2008 at 1:28 PM
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