Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 128

3 - 78 8 1/4 AND 9 1/4 AXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(13) Remove the rear bearing cup from housing
(Fig. 30). Use:
• Remover C-4307 and Handle C–4171 for the 8
1/4 axle.
• Remover C-4309 and Handle C-4171 for the 9
1/4 axle.
Fig. 30 Rear Bearing Cup Removal
1 – DRIVER
2 – HANDLE
(14) Remove the collapsible preload spacer (Fig.
31).
(15) Remove the rear bearing from the pinion (Fig.
32) with:
• Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-47 for
the 8 1/4 axle.
• Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-37 for
the 9 1/4 axle.
Place 4 adapter blocks so they do not damage
the bearing cage.
(16) Remove the depth shims from the pinion
shaft. Record the thickness of the depth shims.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Door Ease, or equivalent, stick
lubricant to outside surface of bearing cup.
(2) Install the pinion rear bearing cup (Fig. 33)
with:
• Installer C-4308 and Driver Handle C–4171 for
the 8 1/4 axle.
• Installer C-4310 and Driver Handle C–4171 for
the 9 1/4 axle.
(2) Ensure cup is correctly seated.
(3) Apply Mopar Door Ease, or equivalent, stick
lubricant to outside surface of bearing cup.
Fig. 31 Collapsible Spacer
1 – COLLAPSIBLE SPACER
2 – SHOULDER
3 – PINION GEAR
4 – OIL SLINGER
5 – REAR BEARING
Fig. 32 Rear Bearing Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-293–PA
2 – VISE
3 – ADAPTERS
4 – DRIVE PINION GEAR SHAFT
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