Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 91
SPECIFICATIONS - 175MM FIA FRONT AXLE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio
3.07
Ring Gear Diameter
175 mm (6.9 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash
0.05-0.11 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)
Differential Torque-to-Rotate
190-260 N·cm (17-23 in. lbs.)
Pinion Housing Torque-to-Rotate
130-260 N·cm (12-23 in. lbs.)
Pinion Depth Shim Size
1.15-2.11mm (0.045-0.083 in.) Available in 0.04 mm
(0.0015 in.) increments
Pinion Bearing Preload Spacer Size
9.60-10.59mm (0.378-0.417 in.) Available in 0.03 mm
(0.001 in.) increments
Differential Bearing Preload Shim Size
1.31-2.51 mm (0.051-0.099 in.) Available in 0.04 mm
(0.0015 in.) increments
Differential Backlash Shim Size
1.34-2.98 mm (0.053-0.117 in.) Available in 0.04 mm
(0.0015 in.) increments
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
N·m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.
Bolt, Axle Cover-to-
Housing (M10x40)
65
48
—
Bolt, Axle Cover-to-
Housing (M8x25)
34
25
—
Bolt, Axle Housing-to-
Engine
65
48
—
Bolt, Intermediate
Shaft-to-Engine
25
19
—
Bolt, Pinion Housing-to-
Axle Housing
34
25
—
Nut, Pinion Flange
475
350
—
Plug, Axle Housing Fill
30
22
—
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SPECIAL TOOLS - 175MM FIA FRONT
AXLE
Handle, Driver - C-4171
Seal Installer C-4193A
Torque Tool, C-4995
Installer, D-129
Installer, D-130
Installer, D-145
Installer L-4507
Puller, 1026
Bearing Splitter, 1130
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Bearing Remover, 6514
Wrench, Spanner - 6958
Remover, 9664
Installer, 9665
Installer, 9666
Plug, 9676
Installer, 9677
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SEAL-AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - RIGHT AXLE SEAL
1. Remove right halfshaft assembly. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL
&
DRIVELINE/HALF
SHAFT
-
REMOVAL)
2. Using suitable screwdriver, remove axle seal (1).
REMOVAL – LEFT AXLE SEAL
NOTE: Inboard (Left) axle seal replacement requires removal and disassembly of the axle assembly.
1. Remove front axle assembly. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - REMOVAL)
2. Drain axle lubricant by turning housing on its side and draining out of left output bore.
3. Remove differential cover (5) and differential (3). Remove and discard o-ring seal.
4. Using Tool 9664 and Slide Hammer C-637, remove left axle seal.
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