Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 640

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FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
Transfer Shaft Rear Shim Chart
(42) Install rear transfer shaft cone. Press cone on
transfer shaft using Tool 6560.
(43) Remove transfer shaft support fixture (special
tool 6595).
CAUTION: Always use a new transfer shaft nut. Do
not reuse old transfer shaft nut.
(44) Install a new transfer shaft nut (Fig. 223).
Tighten nut to 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.). Use special
tools 6497 holder and 6498 shaft socket to tighten
nut.
Fig. 223 Transfer Shaft Nut Installation
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - HOLDER (6497)
3 - SHAFT SOCKET (6498)
CAUTION: Failure to set the transfer shaft turning
torque correctly may cause transfer shaft bearings
or seals to fail. Be sure transfer shaft does not have
end play. If end play exists, install a thinner preload
shim.
(45) Check the turning torque of the transfer shaft
using a torque wrench (Fig. 224). The turning torque
should be 0.5 to 1.3 N·m (5 to 12 in. lbs.). If the turn-
ing torque is too high, install a thicker transfer shaft
preload shim. If the turning torque is too low, install
a thinner transfer shaft preload shim.
Fig. 224 Checking Turning Torque
1 - SOCKET (6498)
2 - TRANSFER SHAFT NUT
3 - IN. LBS. TORQUE WRENCH
CAUTION: A press and special tool 6589 must be
used when staking the transfer shaft nut. Do not
use a hammer and the special tool to stake nut. If a
hammer is used; seal, bearing, and/or tool damage
may result. Also the stake will not be seated against
the shaft correctly. This will allow the nut to loosen.
(46) After the correct turning torque is obtained,
use special tool 6589 to stake the new transfer shaft
nut (Fig. 225) (Fig. 226). Be sure that the tool arms
line up with slots in the transfer shaft. Use a press
with the special tool to make the stakes in the nut.
CAUTION: Failure to stake the transfer shaft nut
correctly may allow the nut to loosen during trans-
axle operation. This will cause transaxle failure.
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