Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1351

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 345 Tighten Nut to 271 N • m (200 ft. lbs.)
1 – TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
2 – 200 FT. LBS.
3 – TORQUE WRENCH
4 – SPECIAL TOOL 6259
(7) Measure bearing end play as outlined in Step
3. End play should be between 0.05 mm and 0.10 mm
(0.002 to 0.004 inch).
NOTE: If end play is too high, install a 0.04 mm
(0.0016 inch) thinner shim. If end play is too low,
install a 0.04 mm (0.0016 inch) thicker shim combi-
nation. Repeat until 0.05 to 0.10 mm (0.002 to 0.004
inch) end play is obtained.
Fig. 346 Install Rear Cover and Torque to 20 N·m
(125 in. lbs.)
1 – REAR COVER
2 – 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE
SEALANT AS SHOWN
Fig. 347 Install Rear Cover Bolts
1 – REAR COVER BOLTS
2 – REAR COVER
3 – USE SEALANT ON BOLTS
Fig. 348 Install Low/Reverse Clutch Pack
1 – CLUTCH PLATES (5)
2 – CLUTCH DISCS (5)
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