Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 1238

LH
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(12) Loosen outer adjuster (Fig. 167).
Fig. 167 Loosen Outer Adjuster
1 - OUTER ADJUSTER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6503
(13) Remove differential side cover, and carrier/
ring gear assembly (Fig. 168). If differential disas-
sembly is not required, refer to Step 14.
Fig. 168 Remove Differential Side Cover, Carrier and
Ring Gear Assembly
1 - RING GEAR
2 - TRANSAXLE CASE
3 - SIDE COVER
DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove ring gear-to-carrier bolts (Fig. 169).
Fig. 169 Remove Ring Gear Bolts
1 - RING GEAR BOLTS
2 - RING GEAR
(2) Using a plastic or soft-tipped hammer, tap ring
gear off of carrier (Fig. 170).
Fig. 170 Tap Off Ring Gear
1 - DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
2 - RING GEAR
3 - PLASTIC MALLET
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