Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 643

21 - 96 TRANSAXLE
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(55) To check and/or adjust backlash, remove the
inspection plug from the top of the differential.
Install dial indicator as shown in (Fig. 233). The tip
of the dial indicator must be perpendicular against
one of the ring gear teeth. Hold transfer shaft with
locking pliers. Move ring gear back and forth with
special tool 6548. Read the amount of backlash with
dial indicator. Backlash should be 0.006 to 0.009
thousands of an inch.
Fig. 233 Dial Indicator Installation
1 - DIAL INDICATOR KIT C-3339
2 - ACCESS HOLE
(56) If there is too much backlash, loosen the outer
adjuster with special tool 6503. Then turn the inner
adjuster so that it moves away from the ring
gear. After adjusting the inner adjuster, retighten
the outer adjuster to the torque recorded in Step 30.
The inner adjuster should be turned in small incre-
ments.
(57) If there is not enough backlash, loosen the
outer adjuster with special tool 6503. Then turn the
inner adjuster so that it moves towards the ring
gear. After adjusting the inner adjuster, retighten
the outer adjuster to the torque recorded in Step 30.
The inner adjuster should be turned in small incre-
ments.
(58) Once backlash is with in specifications,
recheck backlash in four spots on the ring gear 90
degrees apart. All four readings should be within
specifications.
(59) Install inner and outer adjuster locking brack-
ets.
(60) Install new inspection plug. Use a wooden
block to tap inspection plug into place.
(61) Fill differential. It is easier to fill the differen-
tial prior to installing the transaxle back into the
vehicle. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42LE/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL AND
CONDITION CHECK
NOTE: The transmission and differential have sepa-
rate oil sumps. The transmission sump requires
automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIP-
TION) for proper fluid required for this transaxle.
The differential sump requires petroleum based
hypoid gear lube. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAIN-
TENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION) for proper
fluid required for this differential.
TRANSMISSION SUMP
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
The transmission sump has a dipstick to check oil
similar to most automatic transmissions. It is located
on the left side of the engine. Be sure to wipe all dirt
from dipstick handle before removing.
The torque converter fills in both the P Park and N
Neutral positions. Place the selector lever in P Park
to be sure that the fluid level check is accurate. The
engine should be running at idle speed for at
least one minute, with the vehicle on level
ground. At normal operating temperature (approxi-
mately 82 C. or 180 F.), the fluid level is correct if it
is in the HOT region (cross-hatched area) on the oil
level indicator (Fig. 234). The fluid level should be in
COLD region at 80° F fluid temperature. Adjust fluid
level as necessary. Use only Mopar
matic Transmission Fluid—Type 9602).
FLUID LEVEL CHECK USING DRB
NOTE: Engine and Transaxle should be at normal
operating temperature before performing this proce-
dure.
(1) Start engine and apply parking brake.
(2) Connect DRBIII scan tool and select transmis-
sion.
(3) Select sensors.
(4) Read the transmission temperature value.
(5) Compare the fluid temperature value with the
chart.
(6) Adjust transmission fluid level shown on the
dipstick according to the chart (Fig. 235). Use only
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid (MS
9602).
(7) Check transmission for leaks.
LH
ATF+4 (Auto-