Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1542

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER DIFFERENTIAL SPECIAL 6062A RETAINER TOOL BEARING
Fig. 201 Differential Bearing Retainer
Fig. 202 Position Bearing Cup Remover Tool in
Fig. 203 Remove Bearing Cup
To remove the differential bearing cup from the
extension housing/adapter side, use Special Tool
6062A, Remover. To install the differential bearing
SPECIAL
Retainer
cup on the extension housing/adapter side, use Spe-
cial Tool 6536, Driver and Special Tool C-4171, Han-
dle.
DETERMINING SHIM THICKNESS
Shim thickness need be determined only if any of
the following parts are replaced:
• Transaxle case
• Differential carrier
• Differential bearing retainer
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER SPECIAL C-4171 TOOL
• Extension housing
• Differential bearing cups and cones
Refer to Bearing Adjustment Procedure in rear of
6062A TOOL
this section to determine proper shim thickness.
Fig. 204 Install Bearing Cup
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
VALVE BODY
Allow all parts to soak a few minutes in a suitable
clean solvent. Wash thoroughly and blow dry with
compressed air. Be sure all passages are clean and
free from obstructions.
Inspect manual and throttle valve operating levers
and shafts for being bent, worn or loose. If a lever is
loose on its shaft, it should be replaced. Do not
attempt to straighten bent levers.
Inspect all mating surfaces for burrs, nicks and
scratches. Minor blemishes may be removed with cro-
cus cloth, using only a very light pressure. Using a
straightedge, inspect all mating surfaces for warpage
or distortion. Slight distortion may be corrected,
using a surface plate. Be sure all metering holes in
steel plate are open. Using a penlight, inspect bores
in valve body for scores, scratches, pits, and irregu-
larities.
Inspect all valve springs for distortion and col-
lapsed coils. Inspect all valves and plugs for burrs,
nicks, and scores. Small nicks and scores may be
removed with crocus cloth, providing extreme care is
taken not to round off sharp edges. The sharpness of
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SPECIAL TOOL 5052