Differential Bearing

(1) Position the transaxle assembly vertically on the support stand, differential bearing retainer side up.
(2) Install Tool L-4436A into the differential and onto the pinion mate shaft.
(3) Rotate the differential at least one full revolution to ensure the tapered roller bearings are fully seated.
(4) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque wrench, check the turning torque of the differential. The turning torque should be between 5 and 18 inch-pounds.
(5) If the turning torque is within specifications, remove tools. Setup is complete.
(6) If turning torque is not within specifications proceed with the following steps.
(a) Remove differential bearing retainer from the transaxle case.
(b) Remove the bearing cup from the differential bearing retainer using Tool 6062A.

Output Shaft Bearing Shim Chart:

OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING SHIM CHART

(c) Remove the existing shim from under the cup.
(d) Measure the existing shim.

Fig. 173:

Fig. 174:

NOTE:
If the turning torque was too high when measured, install a 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thinner shim. If the turning torque is was too low, install a 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thicker shim. Repeat until 5 to 18 inch-pounds turning torque is obtained.
Oil Baffle is not required when making shim selection.

(e) Install the proper shim under the bearing cup. Make sure the oil baffle is installed properly in the bearing retainer, below the bearing shim and cup.
(f) Install the differential bearing retainer using Tool 5052 and C-4171. Seal the retainer to the housing with MOPAR(R) Adhesive Sealant and torque bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).

Differential Bearing Shim Chart:

DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHIM CHART

(7) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque wrench, recheck the turning torque of the differential. The turning torque should be between 5 and 15 inch-pounds.