Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual - part 113
gauging for proper shims. Improperly seated bearing
cups and cones are subject to low–mileage failure.
(2) Bearing cups and cones should be replaced if
they show signs of pitting or heat distress. If distress
is seen on either the cup or bearing rollers, both cup
and cone must be replaced.
(3) Bearing preload and drag torque specifications
must be maintained to avoid premature bearing fail-
ures. Used (original) bearings may lose up to 50% of
their original drag torque after break in. All bearing
adjustments must be made with no other component
interference or gear intermesh.
(4) Replace bearings as a pair: If one differential
bearing is defective, replace both differential bear-
ings, if one input shaft bearing is defective, replace
both input shaft bearings.
(5) Bearing cones must not be reused if removed.
(6) Turning torque readings should be obtained
while smoothly rotating in either direction.
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: True bearing turning torque readings can be
obtained only with the geartrain removed from the
case.
(1) Remove bearing cup and existing shim from
clutch bellhousing case.
(2) Press in new bearing cup into bellhousing case
(or use a cup that has been ground down on the
outer edge for ease of measurement).
(3) Press in new bearing cup into gear case side.
(4) Oil differential bearings with Mopar
t type M.
S. 9417 Manual Transaxle Fluid. Install differential
assembly in transaxle gear case. Install clutch bell-
housing over gear case. Install and torque case bolts
to 29 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
(5) Position
transaxle
with
bellhousing
facing
down on workbench with C-clamps. Position dial
indicator.
(6) Apply a medium load to differential with Tool
C-4995 and a T-handle, in the downward direction.
Roll differential assembly back and forth a number of
times. This will settle the bearings. Zero the dial
indicator. To obtain end play readings, apply a
medium load in an upward direction while rolling
differential assembly back and forth (Fig. 145).
Record end play.
(7) The shim required for proper bearing preload is
the total of end play, plus (constant) preload of
0.18mm (0.007 in.). Never combine shims to obtain
the required preload.
(8) Remove case bolts. Remove clutch bellhousing
differential bearing cup. Install shim(s) selected in
Step 7. Then press the bearing cup into clutch bell-
housing.
(9) Install clutch bellhousing. Install and torque
case bolts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.).
(10) Using Special Tool C-4995 and an inch-pound
torque wrench, check turning torque of the differen-
tial assembly (Fig. 146). The turning torque
should be 6 to 12 in. lbs. If the turning torque is
too high, install a 0.05mm (0.002 inch) thinner
shim. If the turning torque is too low, install a
0.05mm (0.002 inch) thicker shim.
(11) Recheck turning torque. Repeat Step 10 until
the proper turning torque is obtained.
Fig. 144 Crossover Lever Pin Procedure
1 –
1
⁄
4
88
DRILL BIT
2 – SELECTOR CABLE
3 – CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 145 Checking Differential Bearing End Play to
Determine Shim Thickness
1 – T-HANDLE
2 – DIAL INDICATOR SET
3 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4995
JX
TRANSAXLE
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)