Bearing Adjustment Procedures; Master Shim Chart - Chrysler 300M Service Manual

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BEARINGS
ADJUSTMENTS

BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Take extreme care when removing and installing
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
bearing seat will give a false end play reading, while
gauging for proper shims. Improperly seated bearing
cup and cones are subject to low-mileage failure.
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 roll-
ers, both cup and cone must be replaced.
NOTE: Bearing end play and drag torque specifica-
tions must be maintained to avoid premature bear-
ing failures.
Used (original) bearing may lose up to 50 percent
of the original drag torque after break-in.
NOTE: All bearing adjustments must be made with
no other component interference or gear inter-
mesh, except the transfer gear bearing.
Oil all bearings before checking turning torque.

MASTER SHIM CHART

Use this chart (Fig. 153) as a reference guide when
selecting the shims needed for the:
• Transfer Shaft
• Output Shaft
• Output Sprocket
• Pinion
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