Synchronizer; Transaxle; Bearing Adjustment Procedure - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual

CROSSOVER CABLE ADJUST- MENT
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)

SYNCHRONIZER

CLEAN
Do not attempt to clean the blocking rings in sol-
vent. The friction material will become contaminated.
Place synchronizer components in a suitable holder
and clean with solvent. Air dry.
INSPECT
Proper inspection of components involve:
• Teeth, for wear, scuffed, nicked, burred, or bro-
ken teeth
• Keys, for wear or distortion
• Balls and springs, for distortion, cracks, or wear
If any of these conditions exist in these compo-
nents, replace as necessary.
ADJUSTMENTS
GEARSHIFT CROSSOVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Remove shift console from vehicle.
(2) Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at
shifter (Fig. 148) (Fig. 149).
Fig. 148 Loosen Crossover Cable AdjustmentScrew
(3) Pin transaxle crossover lever in 3-4 neutral
position using a 1/4 inch drill bit. Align hole in cross-
over lever with the hole in the boss on the transaxle
case (Fig. 150). Make sure drill bit goes into tran-
saxle case at least one half inch.
(4) The shifter is spring loaded and self centering.
Allow shifter to rest in its neutral position. Torque
adjustment screw to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.). Care must be
taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center
during screw tightening.
(5) Remove drill bit from transaxle case and per-
form functional check by shifting transaxle into all
gears.
(6) Reinstall console. Reinstall boot and knob.
SHIFTER MECHANISM SHIFTER HANDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Fig. 149 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
Fig. 150 Crossover Lever Pin Procedure

BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

GENERAL RULES ON SERVICING BEARINGS
(1) Use extreme care when removing and install-
ing bearing cups and cones. Use only an arbor press
for installation, as a hammer may not properly align
the bearing cup or cone. Burrs or nicks on the bear-
ing seat will give a false end play reading while
gauging for proper shims. Improperly seated bearing
cups and cones are subject to low–mileage failure.
(2) Bearing cups and cones should be replaced if
they show signs of pitting or heat distress. If distress
is seen on either the cup or bearing rollers, both cup
and cone must be replaced.
(3) Bearing preload and drag torque specifications
must be maintained to avoid premature bearing fail-
ures. Used (original) bearings may lose up to 50% of
their original drag torque after break in. All bearing
adjustments must be made with no other component
interference or gear intermesh.
(4) Replace bearings as a pair: If one differential
bearing is defective, replace both differential bear-
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TRANSAXLE

FWD CROSSOVER CABLE
SHIFTER
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