Assembly

31TH - Automatic Transaxle
DIFFERENTIAL - ASSEMBLY


NOTE: The differential is serviced as an assembly. Service is limited to bearing cups and cones. Any other failure must be repaired by differential assembly and transfer shaft replacement.






1. Install shim and bearing cup using Tool 5052 and driver handle C-4171 (Fig. 152). Install bearing cup into extension housing using Tool 6536 and driver handle C-4171.









2. Position bearing cone onto differential (Fig. 153), and install bearing cone using Tool 6536 and driver handle C-4171 (Fig. 154).









3. Measure side gear end play using dial indicator C-3339 and Tool C-4996 (Fig. 155) (Fig. 156). Side gear end play must be between 0.001 and 0.013 inch.
4. Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the adapter plate. Load differential assembly into position and install adapter plate.
5. Using Tool L-4435, index adapter plate until bolt holes align.
6. Install adapter plate-to-transaxle case bolts and torque to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) torque.






7. Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the differential bearing retainer (Fig. 157).






8. Install bearing retainer and index using Tool L-4435 until bolt holes align (Fig. 158).






9. Install and torque bearing retainer bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 159).






10. Install bearing retainer axle seal using Tool L-4520 (inverted), and driver handle C-4171 (Fig. 160).
11. Install adapter plate axle seal using Tool L-4520 (inverted), and driver handle C-4171.
12. Check differential turning torque.






13. Apply an 1/8" bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the differential cover (Fig. 161).






14. Install differential cover-to-transaxle case bolts and torque to 19 Nm (165 inch lbs.) torque (Fig. 162).
15. Install transfer shaft and related components.