Once all of the parts have been gathered, usually 2-3 hours barring any
unforeseen
problems. This is for all of the bearings and seals in the rear. I had the
9.25 done
in my 98 about a year ago.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: David Digney <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 5:31 PM
Subject: DML: 3.55 rear end noise...what a Bitch!
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>Took my Dak into the dealer yesterday about the 3.55 noise.After 3 people
>driving it,it was diagnosed as "pinion bearing" wear.Ok,so it would be
fixed
>yesterday....
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>WRONG!
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>2 mechanics got sick,and 1 hurt his arm.So i took her back today to be
>done.They were going to replace all the diff bearings.They said the "noise"
>i have now,could be gone,less,or more.Plus they said,i might have to have a
>whole new rear-end,so as of now(1600 hrs),i may have a rental car
overnight.
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>What i dont want,is my baby laid up for 1 week,till they get a new rear end
>from Dodge.I'll go nuts..
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>Besides,i have 2 car shows this weekend,and i want my baby back.
>I told them to replace the "pinion & ring" bearings,and be done with it..
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>I'll know more by 530pm...
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>Sheesh!
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>David A. Digney
>00' Dakota Quad Cab 3.9 R/T,Magnum V6,42RE,3.55,Rancho RS5000 Shocks
>Mobil 1 10w30,AC Oil Filter,Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler,K&N Home-Brew,
>Gutter-Guard Grill Screen,Sport Masters Tonneau Cover
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