Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 626

LH
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(7) Using tool C-293-PA, adapters C-293-48, and
adapter C-4996, remove differential carrier bearings
(Fig. 174).
Fig. 174 Carrier Bearing Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-293 PA
2 - WRENCH
3 - DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
4 - SPECIAL TOOL JAWS (4)
C-293–48
5 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4996
(14) Remove inner adjuster (Fig. 175).
Fig. 175 Remove Inner Adjuster By Turning
Clockwise
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6502–B
2 - INNER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER
(15) Remove differential vent baffle (Fig. 176).
Fig. 176 Differential Vent Baffle
1 - RETAINING SCREWS
2 - VENT BAFFLE W/SHIELD
CAUTION: Failure to grind and open stakes on the
transfer shaft nut will result in thread damage to
transfer shaft during nut removal.
WARNING: WEAR
GRINDING STAKE NUTS.
(16) Using a die grinder or equivalent, grind the
stakes in the shoulder of the shaft nut as shown in
(Fig. 177) and (Fig. 178). Do not grind through the
transfer shaft nut into the shaft. There are two
stakes on the nut.
Fig. 177 Grinding Stakes
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
2 - GRIND HERE
3 - GRIND HERE
4 - NUT STAKE
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SAFETY GOGGLES WHILE