1999 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

(2) Remove bolts holding retaining strap to stirrup
(Fig. 145).
(3) Remove strap from output gear and stirrup
(Fig. 146).
(4) Remove stirrup from output gear (Fig. 147)
(Fig. 148).
Fig. 145 Remove Strap Bolts
Fig. 146 Remove Strap From Stirrup and Gear
Fig. 147 Remove Stirrup From Gear
Fig. 148 Stirrup and Strap Removed From Output
Gear
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OUTPUT GEAR AND SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
Fig. 149 Remove Output Shaft Retaining Nut and
Washer
Fig. 150 Remove Output Shaft Gear
Fig. 151 Output Shaft Gear and (Select) Shim
Fig. 152 Remove Output Shaft Gear Bearing Cone
Fig. 153 Remove Output Shaft and Rear Annulus
Gear Assembly
Fig. 154 Remove Output Shaft
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

ASSEMBLY
Fig. 155 Remove Rear Planetary Annulus Gear
Bearing Cone
Fig. 156 Remove Output Shaft Gear Bearing Cup
Fig. 157 Remove Rear Planetary Annulus Gear
Bearing Cup
Fig. 158 Install Output Shaft Gear Bearing Cone
Fig. 159 Install Rear Planetary Annulus Gear
Bearing Cone
Fig. 160 Install Output Shaft into Rear Planetary
Annulus Gear
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

DETERMINING SHIM THICKNESS
Shim thickness need be determined only if any of
the following parts are replaced:
²Transaxle case
²Output shaft
²Rear planetary annulus gear
²Output shaft gear
²Rear annulus and output shaft gear bearing
cones
²Overrunning clutch race cups
Refer to Bearing Adjustment Procedure at the rear
of this section, to determine proper shim thickness.
Check output shaft bearing turning torque,
using an inch-pound torque wrench. If turning
torque is 3 to 8 inch-pounds, the proper shim
has been installed.
Fig. 161 Install Output Shaft Gear Bearing Cup
Fig. 162 Install Rear Planetary Annulus Gear
Bearing Cup
Fig. 163 Install Output Shaft Assembly
Fig. 164 Output Shaft and (Select) Shims in Position
Fig. 165 Start Output Shaft Gear onto Output Shaft
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

STIRRUP AND RETAINING STRAP
INSTALLATION
Once bearing turning torque and shim selection
has been adjusted, install stirrup and strap assembly
onto output gear.
NOTE: Once the stirrup assembly is positioned
onto the output gear, it is necessary to ªclockº the
stirrup against the flats of the output gear retaining
nut.
(1) Position the stirrup on the output gear.
(2) Position strap.
(3) Install retaining bolts into output gear. Finger-
±tighten bolts.
(4) Turn stirrup clockwise against the flats of the
output gear retaining nut (Fig. 170).
(5) Tighten retaining bolts to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.)
(Fig. 171).
(6) Bend tabs of strap up against ªflatsºof retain-
ing bolts.
Fig. 166 Holding Output Shaft Gear
Fig. 167 Tighten Output Shaft Retaining Nut to 271
N´m (200 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 168 Checking Output Shaft End Play
Fig. 169 Checking Bearing Turning Torque
Fig. 170 Turn Stirrup Clockwise Against Flats Of
Retaining Nut
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

DIFFERENTIAL REPAIR
NOTE: The transfer shaft should be removed for dif-
ferential repair and bearing turning torque checking.
NOTE: Use MoparTRTV sealant, or equivalent,
when installing differential cover.
Fig. 171 Tighten Strap Retaining Nuts
Fig. 172 Remove Extension Seal
Fig. 173 Install New Seal into Extension
Fig. 174 Differential Cover Bolts
Fig. 175 Remove or Install Differential Cover
Fig. 176 Remove Bearing Retainer Axle Seal
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

NOTE: Use MoparTRTV sealant, or equivalent,
when installing differential bearing retainer.
Fig. 177 Install Bearing Retainer Axle Seal
Fig. 178 Differential Bearing Retainer Bolts
Fig. 179 Remove or Install Bearing Retainer
Fig. 180 Differential Bearing Retainer (Typical)
Fig. 181 Extension Bolts
Fig. 182 Remove or Install Extension Housing
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WARNING: HOLD ONTO DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
TO PREVENT IT FROM ROLLING OUT OF HOUSING.
Use MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or
equivalent, when installing extension housing.
Fig. 183 Differential and Extension
Fig. 184 Remove Differential Bearing Cone
(Extension Housing Side)
Fig. 185 Position Bearing Cone Onto Differential
Fig. 186 Install Differential Bearing Cone
Fig. 187 Position Button and Collets Onto
Differential and Bearing (Ring Gear Side)
Fig. 188 Position Tool 5048 Over Button and Collets
at Differential Bearing
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)