Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1343

21 - 94 TRANSAXLE
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
Fig. 225 Staking New Nuts
1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - STAKING TOOL (6589)
Fig. 226 Correctly Staked Nut
1 - BOTTOMED IN SLOT
2 - CORRECTLY STAKED NUT
(47) At this point the transfer shaft, new oil seals,
pinion depth and transfer shaft preload have been
set. The following steps will set the backlash between
the transfer shaft and the ring gear.
(48) Install vent baffle. Apply sealer as shown in
(Fig. 227).
Fig. 227 Vent Baffle Installation
1 - NO SEALER ON THIS EDGE
2 - APPLY SEALER
3 - VENT BAFFLE
(49) Install new inner adjuster O-ring. Lube inner
adjuster threads and O-ring. Then install inner
adjuster flush with differential side of case.
(50) Install differential assembly (with ring gear
attached) into transaxle case (Fig. 228).
Fig. 228 Differential Assembly Installation
1 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
LH