Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 1033

REAR AXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
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CHECKING REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH
1. If the vehicle vibrates and produces a booming sound due
to the imbalance of the driving system, measure the rear
axle total backlash by the following procedures to see if the
differential carrier assembly requires removal.
(I) Place the gearshift lever in the neutral position, apply
the parking brake and jack up the vehicle.
(2) Turn the companion flange fully clockwise. Make the
mating mark on the dust cover of the companion flange
and on the torque tube.
(3) Turn the companion flange fully counter-clockwise, and
measure the amount of distance through which the
mating marks moved.
Limit: 5 mm (.2 in.)
2. If the backlash exceeds the limit, remove the differential
carrier assembly and adjust the backlash.
CHECKING AXLE SHAFT FOR AXIAL PLAY
NOJFBAC
1. Measure the axle shaft for axial play by using a dial
indicator.
Limit: 0.8 mm (.031 in.)
2. 'If the axle shaft axial play exceeds the limit, replace the
bearing.
CHECKING GEAR OIL LEVEL
NOBFCAA
1. Remove the level plug, and check the oil level.
2. The oil level is sufficient if it reaches the level plug hole.