Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1335

21 - 86 TRANSAXLE
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
Fig. 198 Shim Installation
1 - PINION DEPTH SHIM
2 - ADJUSTMENT FACTOR
3 - TRANSFER SHAFT
Fig. 199 Bearing Installation
1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6052
3 - FRONT TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING
(19) The following steps will determine how many
foot pounds are required on the outer differential
adjuster to obtain the correct turning torque.
CAUTION: Failure to set differential bearing preload
correctly may cause bearing failure, gear noise
and/or axle shaft seal failure.
(20) Remove outer adjuster with special tool 6503
(Fig. 200).
Fig. 200 Outer Adjuster Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6503
2 - OUTER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER
3 - SIDE COVER
(21) Remove old stub shaft seals. Press inner
adjuster seal out with special tool 6502B. Press outer
adjuster seal out with special tool 6558.
(22) Install new stub shaft seals in both adjusters
using special tool 6558 (Fig. 201).
NOTE: To remove inner and outer adjuster races,
use Tool 6062–A. To install inner and outer adjuster
races, use Tool 6522 and Tool C-4171.
(23) Lube adjuster threads and O-ring with gear
oil before installing. Failure to lube threads will
result in thread damage to the adjuster and trans-
axle case.
(24) Screw in the inner adjuster using special tool
6502B (Fig. 202). The inner adjuster should be
screwed in until under-flush with inside of the case
(viewed from differential side).
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