Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible LHD, Service Manual, Page: 1030 / 1196

OUTPUT GEAR BEARING
With output gear removed:
(1) Install a 4.50 mm (0.177 inch) gauging shim on
the rear carrier assembly hub, using grease to hold
the shim in place.
(2) Install output gear and bearing assembly.
Torque to 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.).
(3) To measure bearing end play:
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Attach Tool L-4432 to the gear.
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Push and pull the gear while rotating back and
forth to insure seating of the bearing rollers.
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Using a dial indicator, mounted to the transaxle
case, measure output gear end play.
(4) Once bearing end play has been determined, refer
to the output gear bearing shim chart for the required
shim.
(5) Use Tool 6259 to remove the retaining bolt and
washer. To remove the output gear, use Tool L-4407.
(6) Remove the gauging shim and install the
proper shim. Use grease to hold the shim in place.
Install the output gear and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: Always use new retaining bolt, old
retaining bolt may not be reused.
(7) Install the new retaining bolt and washer.
Tighten to 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.).
(8) Using an inch-pound torque wrench, check the
turning torque. The torque should be between 3
and 8 inch-pounds.
(9) If the turning torque is too high, install a .04 mm
(.0016 inch) thicker shim. If the turning torque is too low,
install a .04 mm (.0016 inch) thinner shim. Repeat until
the proper turning torque is 3 to 8 inch pounds.
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 revolu-
tion 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.
Fig. 253 Output Gear Bearing Shim Chart
End Play
(with 4.50 mm
gauging shim
installed)
Required
Shim
End Play
(with 4.50 mm
gauging shim
installed)
Required
Shim
mm inch
mm mm inch mm Average conversion .04 mm = .0016 inch
Fig. 254 Tool L-4436 and Torque Wrench
Fig. 255 Checking Differential Bearings Turning
Torque
SPECIAL TOOL L-4436–A TORQUE WRENCH
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