QU10863 Pinion Lock Nut for Many AAM, Dodge, and GM Axles

QU10863 Dodge and GM AAM Pinion Lock Nut is an all steel, genuine American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) original equipment prevailing torque type Pinion Lock Nut for all:
GM/AAM: 1982-up 7-1/4, 1988-up 8-1/4", and 1988-up 9-1/4" IFS front axles
GM: 1977-1991 8-1/2" 10 Bolt beam type front axles
GM/AAM: 1977-up 7.6", 8", 8-1/2" and 8.6" 10 Bolt Rear Axles
GM/AAM: 1981-up GM 9-1/2" 14 Bolt semi-float rear axles
Dodge: 1974-up 9-1/4" Rear Axle
Dodge: 2003-current 4x4 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 trucks, and 2004-2010 Ram 1500 Mega Cab models with the solid beam AAM 9-1/4" 4x4 front axle

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Always Replace
Matching Parts for Dodge 2013-up AAM 925 12 Bolt Front Axle
Other Matching Parts
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Tech Note 1: Always Replace
Pinion lock nuts are designed to be used once as they lose some of their locking ability with each use. Always replace your pinion nut when replacing your pinion seal or performing other pinion service operations.

Tech Note 2: Matching Parts for 2013-up AAM 925 12 Bolt Front Axle
Interactive Exploded View XV1018 2013-up Dodge Ram 2500/3500 AAM 925 CAD Front Axle
QU11105 Differential Cap Bolt
QU10945 Inner Oil Seal
QU10862 Crush Sleeve
QU50539 Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
QU50540 Outer Pinion Bearing
QU12017 Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
QU50548 Inner Pinion Bearing
QU50546 Differential Bearing Cup
QU50547 Differential Bearing
QU10865 Pinion Seal
A560740 Pinion Flange with Wear Sleeve
QU10864 Pinion Washer
A560942/A560944/A560946/A560947 Ring and Pinion Sets
QU50689 Basic Pinion Depth Shim Kit
QU11308 Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut
A560680 Loaded Open Differential Assembly
A560971 Electric Locking TracRite Front Diff for Ram Power Wagon
A560630 Ring Gear Bolt
QU11059 Pinion Shaft Lock Screw

Tech Note 3: Other Matching Parts
QU10862 AAM Crush Sleeve (Pinion Preload Spacer)
QU10865 AAM Pinion Seal
QU10864 AAM Pinion Washer (Dodge)
QU30003 Pinion Washer (GM)
QU50727 AAM Pinion Flange (Dodge)
QU50813 GM/AAM 8.5" 10 Bolt Front or Rear Axle Pinion Yoke for 1350 Series U-Joint
QU30200 GM/AAM 9.5" 14 Bolt Semi-Float Rear Axle Pinion Yoke for 1350 Series U-Joint
S24200 Threadlocker
QU50232 Driveshaft Flange Yoke for 1-1/8" cup diameter u-joints (Dodge)
QU11079 Driveshaft Flange Yoke for Type 1 Driveshafts with 1-3/16" Cups (Dodge)
QU11052 Driveshaft Flange Yoke for Type 2 Driveshafts with 1-3/16" Cups (Dodge)
QU11028 Torx® Type Original Equipment Front Driveshaft Flange Bolt (Dodge)
QU70008 Hex Type Front Driveshaft Flange Bolt (Dodge)
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Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

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Applications

Chevy and GMC:
All 1/2 ton and lighter vehicles with GM/AAM 7.6", 8.0", 8.5", or 8.6" Rear Axles: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Blazer, Jimmy, K10, K15, K1500, V1500, K20, K25, K2500, V2500 GM 10 Bolt Beam Front Axle: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
3/4 ton with 9-1/2" 14 Bolt Semi-Float Rear Axles: 1981, 1982, 19833, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
S10, S15, Sonoma, Bravada, Safari, Astro 7-1/4" IFS Front Axle: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
1500HD and 2500 with 9-1/2" 14 Bolt Semi-Float Rear Axles: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
1500HD and 2500 with 8-1/4" and 9-1/4" IFS Front Axles with 2 piece Aluminum Clamshell type Diff Housing: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
2500, 3500 with one piece Salisbury 9-1/4" Front IFS Diff Housing: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Dodge:
Chrysler-Dodge Corporate 9-1/4" Rear Axle: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4 Front Axle: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 Front Axle: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010