Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 119

SEAL-PINION FLANGE

REMOVAL

1. Remove rear axle assembly from vehicle. Refer to

Rear Axle Removal.

2. Measure axle assembly rotating torque and record

measurement for reuse on assembly.

3. Using flange holder C-3281(1) and 41mm socket,

remove pinion flange nut and discard.

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NOTE: Due to axle imbalance concerns, it is nec-
essary to make sure pinion flange-to-shaft orienta-
tion is maintained. If alignment marks are not
visible, apply appropriate marks before removing
pinion flange.

4. Using puller 1026 (1), remove pinion flange (2)

from pinion shaft.

5. Using suitable tool (1), remove pinion seal (2) and

discard.

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INSTALLATION

1. Apply light coating of gear lubricant to the lip of the

pinion seal.

2. Using Tool 9231A (1), install pinion seal until tool

bottoms on carrier.

3. Install pinion flange into position. Align index marks

to maintain assembly balance.

4. Using Installer 6448A (1), lightly tap on pinion

flange (2) until adequate pinion shaft threads are
exposed.

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5. Install new pinion flange nut. Using flange holder

tool C-3281(1) and 41mm socket, torque nut to 136
N·m (100 ft. lbs.).

6. Measure assembly turning torque. Axle assembly

rotating torque must be should be equal to the
reading recorded upon seal/flange removal.

7. If rotating torque is low, increase pinion flange nut

torque in 7 N·m (5 ft. lbs.) increments. Repeat until
proper rotating torque is received.

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REAR AXLE - 210RII

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