Chrysler Le Baron, Dodge Dynasty, Plymouth Acclaim. Manual — part 133

Fig. 3 Differential Cover Bolts

Fig. 4 Remove or Install Differential Cover

Fig. 5 Differential Retainer Bolts

Fig. 6 Remove or Install Bearing Retainer

Fig. 7 Differential Bearing Retainer

Fig. 8 Extension Bolts

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Fig. 9 Remove or Install Extension

Fig. 10 Differential and Extension

Fig. 11 Remove Differential Bearing Cone

Fig. 12 Install Differential Bearing Cone

Fig. 13 Remove Differential Bearing Cone

Fig. 14 Install Differential Bearing Cone

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CAUTION: Always install NEW ring gear bolts. Bolts
must be properly torqued.

CAUTION: Side gear end play must be within .001
to .013 inch.

Fig. 15 Torque New Ring Gear Bolts to 95 N

I

m (70

ft. lbs.)

Fig. 16 Remove Pinion Shaft Roll Pin

Fig. 17 Remove or Install Pinion Shaft

Fig. 18 Remove or Install Pinion Gears, Side Gears,

and Tabbed Thrust Washers, by Rotating Pinion

Gears to Opening in Differential Case

Fig. 19 Differential Gears

Fig. 20 Checking Side Gear End Play

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Four select thrust washers are available: .032,

.037, .042, and .047 inch.

CAUTION: Side gear end play must be within .001
to .013 inch.

Four select thrust washers are available: .032,

.037, .042, and .047 inch.

DETERMINING SHIM THICKNESS

Shim thickness need only be determined if any of

the following parts are replaced:
• Transaxle case

• Differential carrier

• Differential bearing retainer

• Extension housing

• Differential bearing cups and cones

Refer to Bearing Adjustment Procedure in rear

of this section to determine proper shim thickness for
correct bearing preload and proper bearing turning
torque.

Fig. 21 Checking Side Gear End Play

Fig. 22 Remove Oil Seal

Fig. 23 Install New Oil Seal

Fig. 24 Remove Bearing Cup

Fig. 25 Differential Bearing Retainer

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