Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 627

21 - 80 TRANSAXLE
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
Fig. 178 Stake Grinding Pattern
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
2 - TRANSFER SHAFT NUT
(17) Using a small chisel, carefully open stakes on
nut (Fig. 179)
Fig. 179 Opening Nut Stakes
1 - CHISEL
2 - NUT STAKE
(18) Remove the transfer shaft nut (Fig. 180).
CAUTION: Do not reuse old transfer shaft nut
because the removed stake weakens the nut flange.
CAUTION: The transfer shaft cannot be removed
from the case at this time.
Fig. 180 Press Transfer Shaft Downward to Remove
Rear Cone
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
2 - ARBOR PRESS
(19) Install special tool 6577 to remove rear trans-
fer bearing cup (Fig. 181).
Fig. 181 Transfer Bearing Cup Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6577
LH