Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 90

6. Remove differential side bearing cup with Tool

6514 (1).

7. Remove side bearing preload shim (1).

8. Measure

preload

shim

(1)

to

identify

for

replacement.

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9. Install new differential side bearing preload shim (1)

into axle housing cover (2).

10. 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.

11. Using Tool 9664 (1) and Slide Hammer C-637 (2)

, remove differential side bearing (inboard) cup

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12. Measure preload shim (1) to identify for replace-

ment.

13. Install new differential side bearing preload shim

(1) into axle housing.

14. Using Tools C-4171 and D-145, press differential

side bearing cup into housing until it bottoms.

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

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

•

M10x40 — 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.)

•

M8x25 — 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)

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17. Re-verify rotating torque measurement. Repeat

adjustment procedure until proper rotating torque
is obtained.

18. Install pinion housing assembly and depth shim

(1). Use new o-ring on housing.

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

bolts (1) to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)

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