Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 1236

LH
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(4) Remove output shaft sprocket snap ring and
wave washer (Fig. 159).
Fig. 159 Remove Output Shaft Sprocket Snap Ring
and Wave Washer
1 - WAVE WASHER
2 - SNAP RING
(5) Remove transfer shaft sprocket snap ring and
wave washer (Fig. 160).
Fig. 160 Remove Transfer Shaft Sprocket Snap Ring
and Wave Washer
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
2 - WAVE WASHER
3 - SNAP RING
4 - SNAP RING
5 - WAVE WASHER
CAUTION: The chain sprockets have a slip fit onto
their shafts. Apply only a slight amount of pressure
to the chain spreader to release the chain pressure.
If chain sprockets are not spread slightly removal
or installation will be difficult. Overspreading of the
chain sprocket will also make sprocket removal dif-
ficult.
(6) Install chain spreader 6550 and expand to
facilitate sprocket and chain removal (Fig. 161).
Fig. 161 Install Chain Spreader
1 - OUTPUT SPROCKET
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6550
3 - TRANSFER SPROCKET
(7) Remove chains and sprockets as an assembly
(Fig. 162).
Fig. 162 Remove Chains and Sprockets as an
Assembly
1 - CHAINS
CAUTION: To ensure proper gear ratio, verify that
the correct chain and sprocket ratio is selected.
CAUTION: When reinstalling drive chains, the blue
link must face outward.
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