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Axle Housing Assembly

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Fig 1: Install Inner Differential Seal
GC0081448Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Using Installer (special tool #L-4507, Installer, Bearing) (1), install new axle seal (inner) (2) into housing. Refer to Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Inner Differential Shim
    GC0081449Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Install side bearing preload shim (2) into axle housing (1).
    Fig 3: Install Inner Diff Cup
    GC0094990Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Using Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (4) and Installer (special tool #D-145, Installer, Bearing Cup) (3) press new side bearing cup (2) into housing (1) until it bottoms.
    Fig 4: Side Bearing Preload Shim
    GC0081437Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install differential side bearing preload shim (1) into axle housing cover (2).
    Fig 5: Installing Side Bearing Cup (Cover)
    GC0081450Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Using Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) and Installer (special tool #D-129, Installer, Bearing Cup) (1), press new side bearing cup into cover until it bottoms. Use suitable cup (3) to support and protect cover.
    Fig 6: Differential And Seal Removal/Installation
    GC0081423Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  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.)
    Fig 7: Measure Differential Rotating Torque
    GC0081422Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Using Torque Tool (special tool #C-4995A, Tool, Differential Bearing Torque) (1), measure differential side bearing rotating torque (preload). Rotating torque should be within 190-250 N.cm (17-22 in. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Measure Side Bearing Preload Shim
    GC0081438Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. If rotating torque is below this range, disassemble housing, measure and install slightly thicker preload shims (1). Add thickness equally to both sides. If rotating torque is above this range, disassemble housing, measure and install slightly thinner preload shims. Remove thickness equally from both sides.
    Fig 9: N Pinion Housing O-Ring
    GC0094991Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Install new pinion housing o-ring seal (1). Refer to Fig 9.
    Fig 10: Pinion Depth Shim
    GC0081415Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install pinion housing assembly into axle housing with proper pinion depth shim (1). Refer to Fig 10 and ADJUSTMENTS .
    Fig 11: Pinion Housing Bolts
    GC0081413Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  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 ADJUSTMENTS .
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