Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 95

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN AND FILL

NOTE: Note: The fluid required for use in this axle is Mopar

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Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 75W-140.

1. Drive the vehicle until the differential lubricant is at

the normal operating temperature.

2. With vehicle in neutral, position and raise vehicle

on hoist.

3. Remove rear axle drain plug and drain lubricant

completely from the axle.

4. Install drain plug and tighten to 60 N·m (44 ft lbs).

5. Remove fill plug (1) and fill rear axle with 1.4 L (1.5

qts.) Mopar

T

Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant 75W-

140.

6. Install fill plug and tighten to 60 N·m (44 ft lbs).

REMOVAL

NOTE: This procedure requires the compression of the rear suspension to ride height. A drive-on hoist
should be used. If a drive-on hoist is not used, screw-style under-hoist jack stands are required to com-
press the rear suspension, facilitating rear halfshaft removal.

CAUTION: Never grasp halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots. Doing so may cause the boot to
pucker or crease, reducing the service life of the boot and joint. Avoid over angulating or stroking the C/V
joints when handling the halfshaft.

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1. With vehicle in neutral, position and raise vehicle

on hoist.

2. Using 14mm hex, remove axle drain plug (1) and

drain rear axle fluid into container suitable for fluid
reuse.

3. Install drain plug (1) and torque to 60 N·m (44 ft.

lbs.) torque.

4. Remove rear exhaust system (2) on dual-outlet

exhaust models, otherwise, lower exhaust system
at rear hanger(s) to provide adequate clearance.

5. Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller

shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).

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6. Remove three (3) propeller shaft coupler-to-axle

flange bolt/nuts.

7. Using suitable screwdriver (1), partially disengage

halfshaft(s) (2) from axle assembly.

8. If a drive-on hoist is used, position transmission

jack(1) to rear axle assembly. If a drive-on hoist is
not used, compress rear suspension using screw-
style under-hoist jack stands (2), then position
transmission jack to rear axle assembly.

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9. Remove rear axle forward mount isolator (1) bolt/

nut (2).

10. Remove two rear axle-to-crossmember bolts (1).

11. Carefully lower rear axle. While lowering axle,

separate propeller shaft from axle and support
with suitable rope or wire (1).

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