Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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DISASSEMBLY When disassembling the transaxle it is necessary to inspect the oil pump for wear and damage. (1) Remove the reaction shaft support bolts. housing (Fig. 328). (3) Remove the pump gears (Fig. 329) and check for wear and damage on pump housing and gears. (4) Re-install the gears and check clearances. and the pump pocket (Fig. 330). Clearance should be (6) Measure clearance between outer gear and crescent. Clearance should be 0.060-0.298 mm (0.0023-0.0117 in.). (7) Measure clearance between inner gear and crescent. Clearance should be 0.093-0.385 mm (0.0036-0.0151 in.). (8) Position an appropriate piece of Plastigage across both pump gears. (9) Align the Plastigage to a flat area on the reac- tion shaft support housing. (10) Install the reaction shaft to the pump hous- ing. Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.). (11) Remove bolts and carefully separate the hous- ings. Measure the Plastigage following the instruc- (12) Clearance between outer gear side and the reaction shaft support should be 0.020-0.046 mm Fig. 328 Reaction Shaft Support 1 - PUMP HOUSING Fig. 329 Oil Pump Assembly 1 - PUMP HOUSING Fig. 330 Measure Outer Gear to Pocket 1 - OUTER GEAR LH TRANSAXLE 21 - 123 OIL PUMP (Continued) |