Chrysler 300M, Dodge Interpid. Manual — part 327

(5) Using special tool 6503 loosen outer adjuster,

then retighten to the index mark using a torque
wrench. Record the amount of torque required to
return the index marks to their original location.
Remove the adjuster.

(6) Use special tool 6558 to remove old seal and

install new seal (Fig. 341).

(7) Inspect stub shaft for corrosion (Fig. 342). If

corrosion exists, wrap stub shaft with wax paper and
install seal protector over wax paper.

INSTALLATION

(1) Lube O-ring, threads on adjuster, seal protector

and seal lips with gear oil before installing.

(2) Install outer adjuster into transaxle case and

tighten adjuster within 10 ft. lbs. of the torque read-
ing recorded in step five.

(3) Rotate ring gear three or four revolutions in

both directions to seat differential bearings.

(4) Continue tightening outer adjuster until index

marks line up (original location).

(5) Install adjuster lock.
(6) Install new driveshaft retaining circlip and

O-ring on stub shaft. Then reinstall driveshaft.

(7) Check fluid level in differential and adjust as

required.

(8) Road test and recheck for leaks as required.

SEAL - TRANSFER SHAFT

REMOVAL

If it has been diagnosed that one or both of the

transfer shaft seals are leaking, the following proce-
dure can be used to replace failed seals. This proce-
dure will allow the technician to replace the seals
without having to set backlash and measure differen-
tial bearing turning torque.

CAUTION: The transfer shaft rear shim, bearing
cups and cones, differential bearings and the differ-
ential adjusters must be reused to use this proce-
dure. If any of the items listed above require
replacement, refer to Differential Recondition sec-
tion of this manual.

(1) Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Refer to 21 -

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42LE
- REMOVAL).

(2) Remove valve body from transaxle (Refer to 21

-

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC

-

42LE/VALVE BODY - REMOVAL).

(3) Remove solenoid connector from transaxle case.
(4) Remove long stub shaft from transaxle (Fig.

343).

Fig. 341 Seal Removal and Installation

1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - OUTER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER
3 - O-RING
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6558

Fig. 342 Stub Shaft Corrosion

1 - STUB SHAFT
2 - CORROSION AREA

Fig. 343 Long Stub Shaft Removal

1 - LONG STUB SHAFT
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8420A
3 - SLIDE HAMMER C-3752

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SEAL - STUB SHAFT (SHORT) (Continued)

(5) Index the inner differential adjuster with a

cross hair as shown in (Fig. 344).

CAUTION: If short stub shaft has corrosion, use
caution when removing differential cover. Inspect
seal and shaft for damage after removal of cover.
Replace shaft and/or seal as required.

(6) Index outer adjuster (Fig. 345). Remove lock

bracket and back out adjuster exactly one revolution.
Then remove differential cover.

(7) Remove The inner adjuster lock bracket. Then

remove the inner adjuster.

CAUTION: Keep the inner adjuster for reinstallation.

(8) Remove the transfer shaft nut, rear cone, rear

cup, oil baffle, rear shim, transfer shaft and transfer
shaft seals. Refer to appropriate procedures within
this section for detailed removal and installation pro-
cedures if required.

CAUTION: Keep rear shim and rear bearing cup
cone for reinstallation.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install transfer shaft, transfer shaft seals, oil

baffle, rear cup, rear shim, rear cone and a new nut.
Refer to appropriate procedures within this section
for detailed removal and installation procedures if
required.

(2) Install a new o-ring onto the inner adjuster.
(3) Lube inner adjuster threads and o-ring with

gear oil and reinstall to the cross haired index
marks.

(4) Reinstall the inner adjuster locking bracket.
(5) Install the differential carrier. Install stub

shaft seal protector.

(6) Install the differential cover/outer adjuster

assembly

with

Mopar

Silicone

Sealant

applied.

Install and tighten differential cover bolts.

(7) Tighten the outer adjuster 3/4 of a turn. Seat

bearings by turning differential carrier three or four
turns in both directions. Finish tightening the
adjuster 1/4 turn to its index mark (original location).

(8) Reinstall the outer adjuster locking bracket.

Fig. 344 Indexing Inner Adjuster

1 - INNER ADJUSTER
2 - ADJUSTER LOCK
3 - CROSS HAIR MARKS

Fig. 345 Indexing Outer Adjuster

1 - INDEXING MARKS
2 - STUB SHAFT
3 - OUTER ADJUSTER
4 - ADJUSTER LOCK

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SEAL - TRANSFER SHAFT (Continued)

SEAL - OIL PUMP

REMOVAL

The transaxle must be removed from the vehicle to

replace this oil seal.

(1) Remove the transaxle from the vehicle (Refer

to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC
- 42LE - REMOVAL).

(2) Remove the torque converter from the trans-

axle bellhousing.

(3) Use special tool C-3981B to remove oil pump

seal (Fig. 346).

INSTALLATION

(1) Clean and inspect oil pump seal seat. Then

install seal using special tool C-4193A (Fig. 347).

(2) Clean and inspect torque converter hub. If

nicks, scratches or hub wear are found, torque con-
verter replacement will be required.

CAUTION: If the torque converter is being replaced,
apply a light coating of grease to the crankshaft
pilot hole. Also inspect the engine drive plate for
cracks. If any cracks are found replace the drive
plate. Do not attempt to repair a cracked drive plate.
Always use new torque converter to drive plate
bolts.

(3) Apply a light film of transmission oil to the

torque converter hub and oil seal lips. Then install
torque converter into transaxle. Be sure that the hub
lugs mesh with the front pump lugs when installing.

(4) Reinstall the transaxle into the vehicle.

SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE

REMOVAL

NOTE: Floor Shift Models

(1) Using suitable size allen wrench, remove the

gearshift knob retaining screw (Fig. 348).

(2) Remove gearshift knob from shifter assy.
(3) Remove console bezel from vehicle.

Fig. 346 Oil Seal Removal

1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3981B
2 - WRENCH

Fig. 347 Oil Seal Installation

1 - TRANSAXLE BELL HOUSING
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4193A
3 - LONG STUB SHAFT

Fig. 348 Shift Handle Retaining Screw

1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - HEX WRENCH

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(4) Remove under panel silencer/duct assembly

(Fig. 349).

(5) Remove column cover screws.
(6) Tilt column down and remove upper half of col-

umn cover.

(7) Tilt the column to the uppermost position and

remove the tilt lever (Fig. 350).

(8) Remove the ignition key and remove lower col-

umn cover (Fig. 351).

(9) Remove the interlock cable from the shifter

housing. Slide the cable out of the groove in the
interlock lever (Fig. 352).

Fig. 349 Panel Removal/Installation

1 - SILENCER/DUCT ASSEMBLY

Fig. 350 Tilt Lever Screw Removal/Installation

1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - TURN SIGNAL LEVER
3 - TILT LEVER
4 - SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 351 Lower Column Cover Removal/Installation

1 - LOWER COLUMN COVER

Fig. 352 Interlock Cable Removal/Installation

1 - LOCKING CLIP
2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
3 - BRACKET
4 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

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SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE (Continued)