All these Cummins diesel engines are inline 6 cylinders. This tag also lists the number of ring gear and pinion teeth. Full floating axle shafts are retained by bolts attached to the wheel hub, which rides on two bearings at the outboard end of the axle tubes. The axle shafts may be removed without disturbing the wheels, hubs, or wheel bearings. This is not a problem with new or rebuilt replacement parts, but by now most of the original seals in vehicles made prior to 2000 are are the verge of failure due to age and heat degradation. This new generation of 6. The original design in 1989 to 1993 started with a 5.
They had hydraulic control, with electronically controlled governor overdrive, overdrive lockout and converter clutch. For both 2015 and 2016 Cummins had broken the torque records for any massed produced road worthy vehicle in the United States. It was optional with the 5. Gear Ratios : 1st 3. In the next generation of 5. We have compiled the handy chart below to help you select the correct Transfer Case Fluid for your Dodge or Ram 4x4. The differential case of the standard open differential is a one-piece design.
Car manufactures are prone to indicate the break horsepower for 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 technical brochures. You should take into consideration that the break horsepower is taken in ideal conditions without any accessories attached to the engine. Last Update February 3, 2000. Four wheel drive: Same as two wheel drive, except torsion bars used instead of coil springs in front. It was synchronized in all gears Gear Ratios : 1st 4. The axle tubes are pressed into the differential housing to form a one-piece axle housing assembly.
In 2016 Cummins broke the 900 lb-ft torque mark. The transfer case can get so hot that conventional gear lubricants will literally be cooked. This transmission felt better and more efficient than the older four-speed ones. In the third generation of 5. The wheel support bearings are opposed tapered roller bearings contained in the hub assembly.
Each clutch pack consists of six clutch disks and five plates, and fits between a side gear and the carrier case. Discovering the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 horsepower is a good start to figuring out the real power hiding under the hood of the vehicle. The integral type differential housing hypoid gear housing has a pinion center line below the centerline of the ring gear. Rear: Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs, gas-charged shock absorbers. How much horsepower does the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 have? Only one clutch disk in each pack is dished, the rest are flat.
An option Power-Lok limited slip differential features a two-piece differential case, four pinion gears, and a one piece pinion mate cross shaft. As a side note you can denote the 5. Louis, Missouri; and Saltillo, Mexico. Choosing the correct Transfer Case Fluid is critical for the service life and operation of your Dodge or Ram Transfer Case. Over the years, lubricant specifications and service requirements have changed which can make choosing the correct fluid for your Transfer Case difficult.
The differential pinion mate shaft is retained by a roll pin. Dana 80 2500 axles and 3500 axles are identical except for the outer wheel spindle and hub assembly. The 2002-2003 Dodge Ram - 1500, 2500, and 3500 Specifications The was available in regular cab and Quad Cab styles. A small stamped metal axle gear ratio identification tag is attached to the cover by one of the cover bolts. Cummins made a displacement change in 2007. The 3500 was used with the Next Generation 3.
For older transfer cases, you can upgrade to newer synthetic base fluids, but you should rebuild or at least replace the old seals as additives in synthetic fluids may not be compatible with old seals. Pinion bearing preload is set by solid shims on the pinion. A removable stamped steel cover provides access for inspection and maintenance of the differential assembly. You can find these Cummins engines in many Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 truck models. Differential bearing preload and ring gear backlash are adjusted by shims between the differential bearing cones and the differential case. It had hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor, overdrive lockout and converter clutch. The cross shaft provides a ramping motion against a clutch pack on each side gear to transfer wheel torque under poor traction conditions.