Where were those photos taken? Who tore it down?

 

09/08, 4 heel drive, 3.92 LSD.

 

Don't mean to jack this thread, so this will be my last comment on this thread...

I've got a build date of 10/08, might be prudent for folks like me to pay outa pocket to have the pinion nut retainer installed (when it's available) and then see if the recall spreads so that I can get my money back. I'd prefer to prevent damage and more importantly - risk of injury/death.

 

I have a 12/08 build and had pinion seal go at about same mileage. Same deal, gear oil sprayed all over gas tank and surrounding area. Then a few months later, pinion bearings and carrier bearings needed to be replaced. So now I've had the pinion nut re-torqued 2x in past year...

 

FWIW - you can't reuse pinion nuts. They are use once and discard

 

I'm still waiting for the latest update on this recall to see how far back Dodge intends to go .

 

This pinion snap has nothing to do with the recall. His nut was still on. The damage looks like a metal defect in the pinion, unless he was doing 6000 rpm neutral drops

 

I log into dodgeforum every once in a while and I notice these rear end postings are becoming more frequent. I am starting to find comfort that others are sharing in my grief. LOL I had my pinion bolt come loose and lock up my entire rear end about 8 months ago. My truck had this happen at 33k miles . Im now at 41k with no problems but am still worried for the future. Love my truck but I think I am done with chrysler too for my next vehicle.

 

Pics were taken at the dealership. All done and back on the road. New ring and pinion and bearings. All covered under lifetime power train warranty.

 

Anyone who's had differential problems please go to the NHTSA website and file a report. This is a serious safety issue.