Chrysler Stratus LHD 1997, Interactive Electronic Service Manual

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(10) Slip the cable into the housing until it snaps
in place.
(11) Ensure the shift lever remains in PARK.
Remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder
(switch in OFF position).
(12) When the adjustment nut on the interlock
lever is loosened, the cable indexes itself to the cor-
rect position.
(13) Loosen the adjustment nut. Allow the cable to
adjust itself to the correct position. Tighten the
adjustment nut.
(14) Check the interlock adjustment:
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With the ignition key in the OFF (lock) position,
the shifter should be locked in the PARK position. If
not, re-adjust the interlock and tighten the adjust-
ment nut.
•
Without starting the engine, place the igni-
tion switch in the run position. Move the shifter to
the reverse position. You should not be able to
remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder. If the
key can be removed at this point, re- adjust the inter-
lock and tighten the adjustment nut.
•
Place the shifter in the PARK position. Turn the
ignition key to the OFF (lock) position. You should be
able to remove the ignition key from the lock cylin-
der. If not, re-adjust the interlock and tighten the
adjustment nut.
(15) Install the bezel on the shifter console.
(16) Install shifter handle.
BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
GENERAL RULES ON SERVICING BEARINGS
(1) Take extreme care when removing and install-
ing bearing cups and cones. Use only an arbor
press for installation, as a hammer may not prop-
erly align the bearing cup or cone. Burrs or nicks on
the bearing seat will give a false end play reading,
while gauging for proper shims. Improperly seated
bearing cup and cones are subject to low-mileage fail-
ure.
(2) Bearing cups and cones should be replaced if
they show signs of pitting or heat distress.
(3) If distress is seen on either the cup or bearing
rollers, both cup and cone must be replaced.
NOTE: Bearing end play and drag torque specifica-
tions must be maintained to avoid premature bear-
ing failures.
(4) Used (original) bearing may lose up to 50 per-
cent of the original drag torque after break-in.
NOTE: All bearing adjustments must be made with
no other component interference or gear inter-
mesh, except the transfer gear bearing.
(5) Oil all bearings before checking turning torque.
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.
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)