Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 83

6. Remove pinion housing assembly bolts (1)

7. Remove pinion depth shim (1).

8. Remove pinion housing o-ring seal (1).

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9. Measure pinion housing assembly rotating torque.

Rotating torque should be 130-250 N·cm (12-22 in.
lbs.). If rotating torque is outside of this range,
bearing replacement is required. Refer to Pinion
Housing Disassembly.

10. Measure differential rotating torque with Tool

C-4995-A. Rotating torque should be within 190-
260 N·cm (17–23 in. lbs). Measurements recorded
out of this range require differential side bearing
replacement

and/or

side

bearing

preload

adjustment.

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11. Remove axle housing cover (5). Remove differential assembly (3) and inboard axle seal (2).

12. Remove axle housing cover o-ring (1).

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PINION HOUSING DISASSEMBLY

1. Press pinion gear/shaft (2) out of housing. Use

suitable adapter (1) to protect end of shaft

2. Remove pinion bearing spacer (1)

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