Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual page 1275

LH
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
(52) Apply a 1/8 inch bead of sealant to differential
cover flange. Then install differential cover with seal-
ant (Fig. 231) and tighten cover bolts.
Fig. 231 Differential Cover Installation
1 - SIDE COVER
(53) Install seal protector (special tool 6591) on
shaft (Fig. 232).
Fig. 232 Seal Protector
1 - SEAL PROTECTOR (6591)
2 - SIDE COVER
CAUTION: Lube threads and O-ring on adjuster
before installing. Failure to due so will result in
thread damage to the adjuster and differential
cover.
(54) Install outer adjuster with new O-ring (Fig.
233). Torque the outer adjuster (special tool 6503) to
the torque reading recorded in Step 30. Then seat
bearings by turning differential three or four revolu-
tions in both directions. Tighten adjuster a second
time to same torque recorded in Step 30. Again
reseat bearings. Repeat this sequence until correct
adjuster torque is maintained.
Fig. 233 Outer Adjuster Installation
1 - O-RING
2 - OUTER ADJUSTER
(55) To check and/or adjust backlash, remove the
inspection plug from the top of the differential.
Install dial indicator as shown in (Fig. 234). The tip
of the dial indicator must be perpendicular against
one of the ring gear teeth. Hold transfer shaft with
locking pliers. Move ring gear back and forth with
special tool 6548. Read the amount of backlash with
dial indicator. Backlash should be 0.006 to 0.009
thousands of an inch.
Fig. 234 Dial Indicator Installation
1 - DIAL INDICATOR KIT C-3339
2 - ACCESS HOLE
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