Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1655

21 - 98 31TH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(4) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque
wrench, check the turning torque of the differential
(Fig. 164). Turning torque should be within 5–18
in. lbs.
Fig. 164 Checking Differential Bearings Turning
1 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4436–A
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
(5) If the turning torque is within specifications,
remove tools. Setup is complete.
(6) If turning torque is not within specifications
proceed with the following steps to obtain proper
shim selection:
(a) Remove differential bearing retainer from
the transaxle case.
(b) Remove the bearing cup from the differential
bearing retainer using Tool 6062A.
(c) Remove the existing shim from under the
cup.
(d) Measure the existing shim.
NOTE: If the turning torque was too high when
measured, install a 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thinner
shim. If the turning torque is was too low, install a
0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thicker shim. Repeat until 5 to
18 inch-pounds turning torque is obtained. Refer to
the "Differential Bearing Shim Chart." Oil Baffle is
not required when making shim selection.
(e) Install the proper shim under the bearing
cup. Make sure the oil baffle is installed properly
in the bearing retainer, below the bearing shim
and cup.
(f) Install the differential bearing cup, shim, and
oil baffle using Tool 5052 and C-4171. Seal the
retainer to the housing with MOPAR
Rubber Adhesive Sealant and torque bolts to 28
N·m (250 in. lbs.).
Torque
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHIM CHART
(7) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque
wrench, recheck differential turning torque. Turning
torque should be within 5–18 in. lbs.
Silicone
SHIM THICKNESS
MM
.980
1.02
1.06
1.10
1.14
1.18
1.22
1.26
1.30
1.34
1.38
1.42
1.46
1.50
1.54
1.58
1.62
1.66
1.70
2.02
2.06
RS
INCH
0.0386
0.0402
0.0418
0.0434
0.0449
0.0465
0.0481
0.0497
0.0512
0.0528
0.0544
0.0560
0.0575
0.0591
0.0607
0.0623
0.0638
0.0654
0.0670
0.0796
0.0812