Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 81

SHAFT-INTERMEDIATE
REMOVAL
NOTE: The intermediate shaft is serviced only as a
complete assembly.
1. Remove left halfshaft assembly (2). (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/HALF
SHAFT -
REMOVAL)
2. Remove four intermediate shaft-to-oil pan bolts(1).
Remove assembly (3) from engine
INSTALLATION
1. Install intermediate shaft assembly (3). Install and
torque four intermediate shaft-to-oil pan bolts (1) to
25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Install left halfshaft assembly (2).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT AXLE - 175 FIA
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
SPECIFICATIONS - 175MM FIA FRONT AXLE . . . 96
SPECIAL TOOLS - 175MM FIA FRONT AXLE . . . . 97
SEAL-AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - RIGHT AXLE SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
REMOVAL – LEFT AXLE SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
INSTALLATION
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID FILL . . . . . . . 102
SEAL-PINION
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FRONT AXLE - 175 FIA
DESCRIPTION
The 175MM FIA (Front Independent Aluminum) is an independent assembly with an aluminum housing and cast iron
differential. The 175MM FIA uses an open differential which is supported by two tapered roller bearings located on
either side of the case. Differential bearing preload and ring gear backlash are controlled with select shims located
on the outside of the differential bearing cups. Pinion height is set with a select shim sandwiched between the
pinion housing assembly and the axle housing.
The 175MM FIA Axle is available only in All-Wheel Drive models, and only in a 3:07:1 ratio.
175MM FIA Axle Section View
1 - PINION HOUSING ASSEMBLY
7 - RING GEAR
2 - SHIM, PINION DEPTH
8 - COVER, AXLE
3 - O-RING SEAL, PINION HOUSING
9 - BEARING, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE (SMALL)
4 - BEARING, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE (LARGE)
10 - GEAR, PINION
5 - SHIM, SELECT
11 - BEARING, PINION HEAD
6 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
12 - BEARING, PINION TAIL
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REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2. Remove both front halfshafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - REMOVAL)
3. Remove front intermediate shaft assembly. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
- REMOVAL)
4. Remove front propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
5. Remove RH catalytic converter/exhaust pipe assembly. (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/CATALYTIC CON-
VERTER - REMOVAL)
175MM FIA Front Axle Exploded View
1 - NUT, PINION FLANGE1
15 - BAFFLE, VENT
2 - FLANGE, PINION
16 - SEAL, AXLE
3 - SEAL, PINION
17 - SHIM, PRELOAD
4 - BEARING, PINION TAIL
18 - BEARING, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE
5 - BOLT, PINION HOUSING
19 - ASSEMBLY, RING GEAR/DIFFERENTIAL
6 - HOUSING, PINION
20 - BEARING, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE
7 - SPACER, SELECT
21 - SEAL, AXLE COVER O-RING
8 - BEARING, PINION HEAD
22 - SHIM, BEARING PRELOAD
9 - SEAL, PINION HOUSING O-RING
23 - COVER, AXLE HOUSING
10 - GEAR, PINION
24 - BOLT, AXLE HOUSING COVER
11 - SHIM, PINION DEPTH (SELECT)
25 - SEAL, AXLE
12 - HOUSING, AXLE
26 - PLUG, AXLE FILL
13 - VENT, HOUSING
27 - SHAFT, DIFFERENTIAL PINION
14 - HOUSING, AXLE
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