Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual page 1266

21 - 86 TRANSAXLE
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(17) Press front transfer shaft bearing onto trans-
fer shaft (special tool 6052). The shim must be in
place before pressing on bearing (Fig. 200).
Fig. 200 Bearing Installation
1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6052
3 - FRONT TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING
(18) At this point the pinion depth has been deter-
mined and the shim has been installed onto the
transfer shaft. Before the pinion is installed into the
transaxle case, bearing preload must be determined
for the differential bearings. The following steps
must be performed before the pinion is installed.
(19) The following steps will determine how many
foot pounds are required on the outer differential
adjuster to obtain the correct turning torque.
CAUTION: Failure to set differential bearing preload
correctly may cause bearing failure, gear noise
and/or axle shaft seal failure.
(20) Remove outer adjuster with special tool 6503
(Fig. 201).
(21) Remove old stub shaft seals. Press inner
adjuster seal out with special tool 6502B. Press outer
adjuster seal out with special tool 6558.
(22) Install new stub shaft seals in both adjusters
using special tool 6558 (Fig. 202).
NOTE: To remove inner and outer adjuster races,
use Tool 6062–A. To install inner and outer adjuster
races, use Tool 6522 and Tool C-4171.
Fig. 201 Outer Adjuster Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6503
2 - OUTER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER
3 - SIDE COVER
Fig. 202 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - OUTER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER
3 - O-RING
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6558
(23) Lube adjuster threads and O-ring with gear
oil before installing. Failure to lube threads will
result in thread damage to the adjuster and trans-
axle case.
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