2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN differential

OPERATION
Heat shields are needed to protect both the vehicle
and the environment from the high temperatures
developed near the catalytic converter.
Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust
system floor pan heat shields on cars so
equipped. Light over spray near the edges is
permitted. Application of coating will greatly
reduce the efficiency of the heat shields result-
ing in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove fasteners attaching applicable heat
shield (Fig. 7), (Fig. 8), or (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove heat shield(s).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position heat shield(s) to underbody.
(2) Install heat shield fasteners and tighten to 2.6
N´m (23 in. lbs.) (Fig. 7), (Fig. 8), or (Fig. 9).
(3) Lower vehicle.
MUFFLER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on a body contact type hoist.
NOTE: To provide removal clearance between muf-
fler/resonator pipe and rear axle parts, the rear sus-
pension must be relieved of all body weight.
(2) Apply a penetrating oil to clamp nuts of com-
ponent requiring removal.
CAUTION: When servicing the exhaust system, care
must be exercised not to dent or bend the bellows
of the flex-joint. Should this occur, the flex-joint will
eventually fail, requiring replacement of the cata-
lytic converter.
(3) Disconnect the right side axle half shaft from
the rear differential module (AWD equipped only).
(4) Loosen the band clamp (Fig. 10) at the muffler
to converter pipe connection.
(5) Remove the exhaust hangers to body screws
(Fig. 10).
(6) Separate muffler pipe from converter pipe.
(7) Remove muffler/resonator assembly by moving
assembly forward and guiding the resonator through
the rear axle to body opening.
(8) Clean ends of pipes or muffler to assure mat-
ing of all parts. Discard broken or worn insulators,
rusted clamps, supports and attaching parts.When
replacement is required on any component of
the exhaust system, it is important that original
equipment parts (or equivalent) be used for the
following conditions:
²Ensure proper alignment with other components
in the system.
²Provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
²Provide proper exhaust system back pressure for
maintaining emission and performance levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the muffler/resonator assembly by guid-
ing resonator between the rear axle and body.
(2) Connect the muffler pipe to the converter pipe
but do not tighten band clamp (Fig. 10).
(3) Position hangers to body and install screws
starting at the resonator working forward (Fig. 10).
Tighten hanger screws to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
Fig. 8 MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD
1 - HEAT SHIELD - MUFFLER
2 - SCREW (QTY. 6)
Fig. 9 RESONATOR PIPE HEAT SHIELD
1 - SCREW (QTY. 3)
2 - HEAT SHIELD - RESONATOR PIPE
3 - MUFFLER
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HEAT SHIELDS (Continued)
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(4) Insert muffler pipe into catalytic converter pipe
until the hangers are positioned as shown in (Fig. 11)
CAUTION: Band clamps should never be tightened
such that the two sides of the clamps are bottomed
out against the center hourglass shaped centerblock. Once this occurs, the clamp band has been
stretched and has lost its clamping force and must
be replaced.
To replace the band clamp; remove the nut and peel
back the ends of the clamp until spot weld breaks.
Clean remaining spot weld from the pipe using a
file or grinder until surface is smooth.
NOTE: Maintain proper clamp orientation when
replacing with new clamp.
(5) Tighten the band clamp to 55 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
(Fig. 12).
(6) Connect the right side half shaft to the rear
differential module (AWD equipped only).
Fig. 10 Exhaust System - Typical (All Vehicles)
1 - SCREW - RESONATOR HANGER TO BODY 3 - MUFFLER & RESONATOR ASSEMBLY
2 - SCREW - MUFFLER HANGER TO BODY 4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER PIPE
Fig. 11 Exhaust System Alignment
1 - HANGER BRACKET TO BODY
2 - ISOLATOR
3 - HANGER - MUFFLER/RESONATOR SUPPORT
4-6mm(0.25 in.)
Fig. 12 Band Clamp
1 - BAND CLAMP
2 - TORQUE SPECIFICATION
11 - 8 EXHAUST SYSTEMRS
MUFFLER (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position accelerator pedal assembly on dash
panel. Install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts
to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 3).(2) From inside the vehicle, hold up the pedal and
install the throttle cable and pedal retainer in the
upper end of the pedal lever (Fig. 2).
(3) From the engine compartment, hold the throt-
tle body lever in the wide open position and install
the throttle cable (Fig. 1).
CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The 2.4L crankshaft sensor is located on the rear
of the engine near the accessory drive belt (Fig. 4).
The 3.3/3.8L crankshaft sensor is located on the rear
of the transmission housing, above the differential
housing (Fig. 5). The bottom of the sensor is posi-
tioned next to the drive plate.
OPERATION
The crankshaft position sensor detects slots cut
into the transmission driveplate extension (Fig. 6).
There are 3 sets of slots. Each set contains 4 slots,
for a total of 12 slots (Fig. 7). Basic timing is set by
the position of the last slot in each group. Once the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) senses the last
slot, it determines crankshaft position (which piston
will next be at TDC) from the camshaft position sen-
sor input. The 4 pulses generated by the crankshaft
position sensor represent the 69É, 49É, 29É, and 9É
BTDC marks. It may take the PCM one engine rev-
olution to determine crankshaft position.
The PCM uses crankshaft position reference to
determine injector sequence, ignition timing and the
presence of misfire. Once the PCM determines crank-
shaft position, it begins energizing the injectors in
sequence.
Fig. 2 CABLE CLIP AND GROMMET
1 - Retainer Clip
2 - Grommet
3 - Cable Assembly
4 - Cable Retainer
5 - Dash Panel
6 - Grommet
Fig. 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THROTTLE
CABLE
1 - Grommet
2 - Cable
3 - Pedal Shaft and Bracket
4 - Seal
5 - Dash Panel
6 - Cable Assembly
Fig. 4 CRANKSHAFT SENSOR 2.4L
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL (Continued)
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER TRANSFER UNIT..................1
T850 MANUAL TRANSAXLE...............2141TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE............116
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER TRANSFER UNIT
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SEAL IDENTIFICATION..................3
FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSIS................3
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION..........................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PTU FLUID
CHANGE.............................5
REMOVAL.............................5
INSTALLATION..........................6
ADJUSTMENTS
OUTPUT FLANGE SHIM SELECTION.......7
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE.............................7
SPECIAL TOOLS
SDP POWER TRANSFER UNIT............8
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
END COVER BALL BEARING
REMOVAL.............................9INSTALLATION.........................10
END COVER SEAL
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
HALF SHAFT INNER SEAL
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
INPUT SHAFT COVER SEAL
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................14
INPUT SHAFT END SEAL
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................16
INPUT SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................18
OUTER HALF SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
REAR COVER O-RING
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................20
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
The Power Transfer Unit (P.T.U.) is attached to a
modified automatic transaxle case where the right
half shaft extension housing would normally be
located.
The Power Transfer Unit is sealed from the trans-
axle and has its own oil sump. The Unit uses MopartSAE 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant (MS-9020) and
holds 1.15 liters (1.22 quarts).
Service of the Power Transfer Unit is limited to:
²Fluid Change
²Seals
²Gaskets
²One ball bearing
²Output flange
If the ring gear and pinion, any tapered roller
bearings, case, covers, or pinion carrier fail the entire
unit must be replaced.
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OPERATION
The Transfer Unit provides the power to the rear
wheels through a hypoid ring gear and pinion set.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SEAL IDENTIFICATION
For accurate seal diagnosis, repair seal name and
location is critical. Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3)
and (Fig. 4) for correct seal name and location.
FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSIS
When diagnosing fluid leaks on the Power Transfer
Unit two weep holes are provided to diagnose certain
seal leaks. These holes are located on the bottom side
of the assembly (Fig. 5).
If fluid leak is detected from either weep hole, seal
replacement is necessary.Do not attempt to repair
the leak by sealing weep holes,they must be kept
clear of sealants for proper seal operation.
If fluid is leaking from weep hole A (Fig. 5) the
type of fluid leaking will determine which seal needs
to be replaced. If the fluid leaking is red in color
(transmission fluid) this indicates that the Transmis-
sion differential carrier seal should be replaced. If
the fluid leaking is light brown (gear lube) this indi-
cates that the Power Transfer Unit input seal should
be replaced. For replacement of these seals refer to
Power Transfer Unit Service Procedures.
1 - PLUG 18 - CASE-PTU 35 - SHIM
2 - WASHER FLAT 19 - PINION-PTU 36 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
3 - SEAL RING 20 - O-RING 37 - SHAFT ASSY. FRONT L.H.
4 - SNAP RING 21 - SHIM 38 - SEAL RING
5 - BALL BEARING 22 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 39 - OIL WIPER
6 - SEAL RING 23 - COVER-PTU CASE REAR 40 - RETAINER DIFFERENTIAL BEARING
7 - COVER-PTU CASE END 24 - FLANGE TUBE-PTU-OUTPUT ASSY. 41 - SHAFT DIFFERENTIAL PINION
8 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 25 - LOCK NUT-HEX FLANGE 42 - PIN
9 - SEAL RING 26 - O- RING 43 - CASE DIFFERENTIAL
10 - SEAL RING 27 - RETAINER PLATE 44 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING CONE
11 - HEX HEAD SCREW 28 - O-RING 45 - SEAL RING
12 - SHAFT-PTU INPUT 29 - BRACKET 46 - SEAL RING
13 - GEAR-PTU RING 30 - THRUST WASHER 47 - PLUG
14 - TROUGH-PTU (RT.) 31 - SIDE GEAR-DIFFERENTIAL 48 - O-RING
15 - TROUGH-PTU (LT.) 32 - FINAL DRIVE GEAR 49 - SHIM
16 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 33 - PINION DIFFERENTIAL 50 - MAGNET
17 - HEX HEAD SCREW 34 - WASHER DIFFERENTIAL PINION 51 - DOWEL
52 - SHAFT ASSY. FRONT R.H.
53 - HEX HEAD SCREW
Fig. 1 Seal
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - P.T.U. CASE
3 - MAGNET
4 - INPUT SHAFT END SEAL
5 - OUTPUT SHAFT
6 - RING GEAR
7 - REAR COVER
Fig. 2 Seal Location
1 - REAR COVER
2 - END COVER
3 - OUTER HALFSHAFT SEAL
4 - P.T.U. CASE
5 - P.T.U. OUTPUT SEAL
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(4) Remove propeller shaft assembly (Fig. 10).
(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PRO-
PELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove cradle plate (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the Power Transfer Unit mounting
bracket bolts at the rear of the unit (Fig. 12).
(7) Remove the right outboard support bracket and
bolts near the right axle shaft.
(8) Remove the four mounting bolts for the P.T.U.
(Fig. 13)and (Fig. 14).
(9) Remove P.T.U. assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Check
transaxle fluid and P.T.U. fluid and fill to level.
(2) Refer to the Specifications section for the
proper torque specifications.
Fig. 10 Driveshaft Flange
1 - DRIVESHAFT FLANGE
Fig. 11 Cradle Plate
1 - CRADLE PLATE
Fig. 12 Remove Rear P.T.U Bracket Bolts
1 - P.T.U. MOUNT BRACKET
2 - P.T.U.
Fig. 13 P.T.U. Lower Mounting Bolts
1 - P.T.U.
2 - P.T.U. MOUNTING BOLTS
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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
REMOVAL
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to replace this seal.
(1) Remove P.T.U. from vehicle.
(2) Use a pry bar to remove seal from retainer
plate (Fig. 16). Be careful not to damage seal journal
when removing seal.
INSTALLATION
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to replace this seal.
(1) Using a large socket, carefully install new seal.
The spring side of the seal must face the transaxle
differential.
(2) Reinstall the P.T.U. into the vehicle.
(3) Check and fill fluids as required.
END COVER BALL BEARING
REMOVAL
The end cover ball bearing can be removed and
installed without removing the Power Transfer Unit
from the vehicle. When replacing the bearing the out-
put seal must be removed to gain access to the bear-
ing.
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove right front half shaft from vehicle.
(3) Remove output seal with a hammer and chisel
(Fig. 17).
Fig. 17 Output Seal Removal
1 - HAMMER
2 - CHISEL
3 - SEAL
4 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
MD998334 Seal Installer
MD998346 Bearing Puller
Fig. 16 Transaxle Differential Carrier Seal
1 - TRANSAXLE CASE
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
3 - RETAINER PLATE
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(4) Place end cover onto P.T.U. case and install
bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in the
sequence shown in (Fig. 29). Retighten first bolt after
all other bolts are tight.
(5) Reinstall P.T.U. assembly.
(6) Check and fill fluids as required.
INPUT SHAFT COVER SEAL
REMOVAL
The power transfer unit input shaft cover seal is
the larger of the two seals located on the inside of
the end cover. The differential bearing cup must be
removed to service this seal.
(1) Remove P.T.U. end cover bolts (Fig. 30).
(2) Gently tap on end cover ears to separate cover
from case (Fig. 31).
(3) Use special tool No. 6514 and remove the dif-
ferential bearing race located in the end cover (Fig.
32). The race must be removed to gain access to the
seal.2
(4) Use special tool No. 7794-A to remove seal (Fig.
33).
Fig. 28 Seal Installation
1 - END COVER
2 - SOCKET
3 - HAMMER
Fig. 29 Bolt Tightening Sequence
Fig. 30 P.T.U. End Cover Bolts
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - END COVER
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
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HALF SHAFT INNER SEAL (Continued)
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