Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1215

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(20) Install bolt into shaft. Tighten bolt on shaft to
26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 99).
Fig. 99 Reverse Idler Shaft Bolt
1 – CASE
2 – REVERSE IDLER SHAFT
3 – REVERSE IDLER SHAFT BOLT
(21) Install reverse fork bracket and reverse lock-
out. Tighten screws to 11 N·m (96 in. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 100) (Fig. 101).
Fig. 100 Reverse Fork Bracket
1 – REVERSE FORK BRACKET
2 – REVERSE CAM BLOCKOUT
3 – SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY
(22) Install differential into gear case (Fig. 102).
BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
(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 gives a false end–play reading while gauging
Fig. 101 Reverse Fork Screws
1 – SCREWS (2)
2 – REVERSE FORK BRACKET
Fig. 102 Differential Assembly
1 – INPUT SHAFT
2 – OUTPUT SHAFT
3 – DIFFERENTIAL
4 – CASE
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
the original drag torque after break–in. All bearing
adjustments must be made with no other component
interference or gear intermesh.
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