Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 87

AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY

1. Using Tool L-4507, install new axle seal (inner) into housing.

2. Install side bearing preload shim into axle housing.

3. Using Tools C-4171 and D-145, press new side bearing cup into housing until it bottoms.

4. Install differential side bearing preload shim (1) into

axle housing cover (2).

5. Using Tools C-4171 and D-129 (1), press new side

bearing cup into cover until it bottoms. Use suitable
cup (3) to support and protect cover.

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6. Install differential/ring gear assembly (3), new cover o-ring seal (4), and cover (5).

7. Install and torque cover-to-housing bolts to:

•

M10x40 — 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.)

•

M8x25 — 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)

8. Using Tool C-4995 (1), measure differential side

bearing rotating torque (preload). Rotating torque
should be within 190-260 N·cm (17-23 in. lbs.).

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9. If rotating torque is below this range, disassemble

housing, measure and install slightly thicker pre-
load shims (1). Add thickness equally to both sides.
If rotating torque is above this range, disassembe
housing, measure and install slightly thinner pre-
load shims. Remove thickness equally from both
sides.

10. Install new pinion housing o-ring seal (1).

11. Install pinion housing assembly into axle housing

with proper pinion depth shim (1). (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE -
ADJUSTMENTS)

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12. Install and torque pinion housing-to-axle housing

bolts (1) to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)

13. Measure and adjust ring gear backlash. Backlash

should be within 0.05-0.11mm (0.002-0.004 in.).
(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/
FRONT AXLE - ADJUSTMENTS)

INSTALLATION

1. Install front axle assembly (1) into position. Install

and torque seven bolts to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.).

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