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REAR AXLE
3-5
NK362
r
7
Fig. 14--lnstalling a N e w Bearing and Collar
Installation of
Axle
Shaft
(1) Install a new gasket Chrysler Part No. 2467173
on the left end of the housing, add the brake backing
plate and Chrysler Part No. 2404191 gasket.
(2) Slide the left axle shaft assembly into position
carefully to avoid damaging the new inner seal. In-
stall (5) retainer plate nuts 30 to 35 foot-pounds
torque.
(3) Repeat step (1) for right side of housing.
(4)
Back off the adjuster on the right axle shaft
assembly until the inner face of the adjuster is flush
with the inner face of the retainer. Slide the right
axle shaft assembly into the housing carefully to
avoid damaging the new inner seal. Install (5) retain-
er plate nuts
30-35 foot-pounds torque.
(5) Using a dial indicator mounted on the brake
support (Fig. 15) tighten the adjuster until there is
zero end play in the axle shafts. Back off the adjuster
approximately four notches to establish a shaft end
play of .013 to .023.
(6) Hit the end of left shaft with a non-metallic
mallet to move the right wheel bearing cup against
Fig. 15-Measuring
Axle Shaft End Play
the adjuster and rotate the shaft so that a
true
end
play reading is indicated.
(7) Remove one retainer plate nut. Install the ad-
juster lock. If the tab on the lock does not mate with
a
notch on the adjuster, turn adjuster until it does.
Install the nut 30 to 35 foot-pounds torque.
(8) Re-test the shaft end play. If it is not between
.013" to .023", then repeat the adjustment procedure.
(9) Remove the dial indicator and install the brake
drum, drum retaining clips and the wheel.
REAR AXLE HOUSING
Removal
(1) Support the rear end of the vehicle on the
frame pads.
(2) Remove the rear axle lubricant with a suction
gun.
(3) Disconnect the propeller shaft at the rear axle
end.
(4) Disconnect the hydraulic brake hose at the con-
nection on the left side of the underbody.
(5) Disconnect the shock absorbers.
(6) Disconnect the parking brake cables.
(7) Remove the nuts from the
"U"
spring bolts.
(8) Remove the assembly from the vehicle.
Installation
(1) Position the housing under the vehicle. Be sure
the spring seat center holes engages the spring center
bolt.
(2) Install the "U" bolts and nuts and tighten to
50 foot-pounds torque.
(3) Connect the parking brake cables and adjust.
(4)
Connect the shock absorbers.
(5) Connect the hydraulic brake hose and bleed the
(6) Fill the axle with the proper amount of lubri-
(7)
Connect the propeller shaft.
(8) Lower the vehicle and
test the operation.
brakes.
cant.
Fig. 1 &Checking
for
Runout and End Play
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