Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 1286

6. Remove the pinion gears (1) from the carrier (3).

7. Remove the side gears (2) and shims (3) from the

carrier.

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8. If the vehicle is a two wheel drive remove the car-

rier bearings using Puller C-293 PA, six Inserts
C-293-40 and Press Insert C-4996.

9. If all wheel drive use Puller C-293 PA, six 9613

inserts and Press insert 8888 to remove the carrier
bearings.

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10. Remove the nut (1) on the reduction gear (2).

11. Press the shaft of the small gear (1) using Button

8923 (2), a Press and Blocks to remove from
large gear (4).

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12. Remove the small side reduction gear bearing (4)

using Splitter 1126 (1), Button 8923 (2) and a
Press.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Use welding gloves when handling
heated

components.

Failure

to

follow

these

instructions will result in personal injury.

CAUTION: A bearing heater is used to assembly
some components. Use only a bearing heater/hot
plate and follow manufacture’s instructions. Heat
components to 100 - 177 Celsius (212 deg Min. -
350 deg Max Fahrenheit). Never use an open flame
to heat components. Never leave components on
heater for an extended amount of time. If compo-
nent is discolored after heating, the component
has been overheated and must not be used. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions will result in com-
ponent damage.

1. A bearing heater may be used in place of a

installer.

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