Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 1047

REAR AXLE
- Torque Tube
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOBKBAA
2. REMOVAL OF COMPANION FLANGE MOUNTING NUT
Hold the extension shaft by applying the parking brake, and
loosen the companion flange mounting nut.
NOTE
The nut should only be loosened, not removed.
4. REMOVAL OF TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY
(1) Disconnect the extension shaft spline from the spline
coupling by using the special tools.
(2) Disconnect the special tools from the torque tube, and
pull the torque tube assembly out toward the rear.
Caution
Whenever the torque tube assembly is removed, be
sure to disassemble and install them in accordance
with the specified procedure. Otherwise the dam-
aged bearing will result.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOBKCAA
4. INSTALLATION OF TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY
Drive the extension shaft in the differential spline coupling
by using the special tools until the surface oft the torque
tube flange comes fully in contact with the surface of the
differential carrier flange.
Caution
1. Do not hit the torque tube flange and the bracket
when driving in the torque tube.
2. If a clearance between the torque tube flange and
the differential carrier flange exists, and the torque
tube and the differential carrier are connected to
each other, the ball bearing may be pre-loaded and
seizured.
If there is clearance between the torque tube and differen-
tial carrier flange, proceed as follows:
(1) Remove the torque tube assembly.
(2) Disassemble the torque tube assembly. (Refer to
P.3-31.)
(3) Apply the specified grease to the pocket and the spline
part of the differential side of the extension shaft. (Refer
to P.3-32.)
Specified grease: MOPAR Multi-Mileage Lubricant
Part No. 2525035 or equivalent
(4) Insert the extension shaft into the torque tube.
(5) Drive the extension shaft into the differential spline
coupling.
(6) Install the torque tube onto the differential carrier and
front support.