Installation - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

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SEAL - STUB SHAFT (LONG) (Continued)
Fig. 336 Install Bearing Onto Shaft
1 - TOOL 6558
2 - STUB SHAFT BEARING
3 - STUB SHAFT
(3) Index the inner differential adjuster with a
cross hair as shown in (Fig. 337).
Fig. 337 Indexing Inner Adjuster
1 - INNER ADJUSTER
2 - ADJUSTER LOCK
3 - CROSS HAIR MARKS
CAUTION: If short stub shaft has corrosion, use
caution when removing differential cover. Inspect
seal and shaft for damage after removal of cover.
Replace shaft and/or seal as required.
(4) Index outer adjuster (Fig. 338). Remove lock
bracket and back out adjuster exactly one revolution.
Then remove differential cover.
Fig. 338 Indexing Outer Adjuster
1 - INDEXING MARKS
2 - STUB SHAFT
3 - OUTER ADJUSTER
4 - ADJUSTER LOCK
(5) Remove The inner adjuster lock bracket. Then
remove the inner adjuster.
CAUTION: Keep the inner adjuster for reinstallation.

INSTALLATION

(1) Lube inner adjuster threads with gear oil and
reinstall to the cross haired index marks.
(2) Install the differential carrier. Then install
stub shaft seal protector.
(3) Install the differential cover/outer adjuster
assembly with sealant applied. Install and tighten
differential cover bolts.
(4) Tighten the outer adjuster 3/4 of a turn. Seat
bearings by turning differential carrier three or four
turns in both directions. Finish tightening the
adjuster 1/4 turn to its index mark (original location).
(5) Reinstall long stub shaft, fill differential with
fluid and reinstall transaxle.
(6) After installing transaxle check transmission
side fluid level.
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