Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible LHD, Service Manual, Page: 1032 / 1196

TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING
(1) Use Tool 6259 to remove the retaining nut and
washer. Remove the transfer shaft gear using Tool
L-4407.
(2) Install a 4.66 mm (.184 inch) gauging shim on
the transfer shaft.
(3) Install transfer shaft gear and bearing assem-
bly and torque the nut to 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.).
(4) To measure bearing end play:
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Attach Tool L-4432 to the transfer gear.
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Mount a steel ball with grease into the end of
the transfer shaft.
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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, measure transfer shaft
end play.
(5) Refer to the Transfer Bearing Shim Chart for
the required shim combination to obtain the proper
bearing setting.
(6) Use Tool 6259 to remove the retaining nut and
washer. Remove the transfer shaft gear using Tool
L-4407.
(7) Remove the gauging shim and install the cor-
rect shim. Install the transfer gear and bearing
assembly.
CAUTION: Original retaining nut may not be
reused. Always use a new retaining nut when reas-
sembling.
(8) Install the new retaining nut and washer and
torque to 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.). Measure transfer
shaft end play, end play should be .05 to .10 mm
(.002 to .004 inch).
(9) Measure bearing end play as outlined in Step
(4). End play should be between .05 mm and .10 mm
(.002 to .004 inch).
NOTE: If end play is too high, install a .04 mm
(.0016 inch) thinner shim. If end play is too low,
install a .04 mm (.0016 inch) thicker shim combina-
tion. Repeat until .05 to .10 mm (.002 to .004 inch)
end play is obtained.
SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS
41TE TRANSAXLE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS
Fig. 256 Transfer Bearing Shim Chart
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)