2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN differential

(8) Remove ring gear-to-differential case bolts and
floating pinion shaft retainers (Fig. 178).
(9) Separate ring gear from differential case (Fig.
179).(10) Separate differential cover from case using
suitable screwdrivers at position shown in (Fig. 180)
(11) Lift support from case (Fig. 181).
Fig. 178 Ring Gear-to-Case Bolts
1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
2 - PINION SHAFT RETAINER
3 - RING GEAR
4 - RING GEAR-TO-CASE BOLT
Fig. 179 Ring Gear Removal
1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
2 - RING GEAR
Fig. 180 Separating Differential Support with
Screwdrivers
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
3 - SCREWDRIVER
4 - RELIEF (2 @ 180É APART)
Fig. 181 Differential Support Removal
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
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(12) Remove side gear thrust washer (Fig. 182).
(13) Remove side gear (Fig. 183).(14) Remove pinion shaft (Fig. 184).
(15) Remove pinion gears and tabbed washers
(Fig. 185).
Fig. 182 Side Gear Thrust Washer Removal
1 - SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER
Fig. 183 Side Gear Removal
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
Fig. 184 Pinion Shaft Removal
1 - PINION SHAFT
Fig. 185 Pinion Gear and Washer Removal
1 - PINION GEAR
2 - TABBED WASHER
3 - LOCATING TAB
4 - NOTCH
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(16) Remove differential side gear (Fig. 186).
(17) Remove side gear thrust washer (Fig. 187).
(18) Inspect all components for excessive wear.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The differential is serviced as an assembly.
Differential service is limited to bearing cups and
cones. Any other differential component failure
must be remedied by differential assembly and
transfer shaft replacement.(1) Install side gear thrust washer to differential
case (Fig. 188).
(2) Install side gear to differential case (Fig. 189).
Fig. 186 Side Gear Removal
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
Fig. 187 Side Gear Thrust Washer Removal
1 - THRUST WASHER
Fig. 188 Thrust Washer Installation
1 - THRUST WASHER
Fig. 189 Side Gear Installation
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
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(3) Install both pinion gears and washers to case,
while orientating washer tabs to notch in case (Fig.
190).
(4) Install pinion shaft (Fig. 191).(5) Install side gear to case (Fig. 192).
(6) Install side gear thrust washer to case (Fig.
193).
Fig. 190 Pinion Gear and Washer Installation
1 - PINION GEAR
2 - TABBED WASHER
3 - LOCATING TAB
4 - NOTCH
Fig. 191 Pinion Shaft Installation
1 - PINION SHAFT
Fig. 192 Side Gear Installation
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
Fig. 193 Side Gear Thrust Washer
1 - SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER
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(7) Install differential support into position, while
aligning through-holes (Fig. 194).
(8) Install differential ring gear to case (Fig. 195).(9) Install ring gear-to-case bolts, with pinion shaft
retainers (Fig. 196), and torque bolts to 95 N´m (70
ft. lbs.).
(10) Using Miller Special Tool L-4410, and C-4171,
install differential bearing to differential (extension
housing side) (Fig. 197).
Fig. 194 Diff Support Installation
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Fig. 195 Ring Gear Installation
1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
2 - RING GEAR
Fig. 196 Ring Gear-to-Case Bolts
1 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
2 - PINION SHAFT RETAINER
3 - RING GEAR
4 - RING GEAR-TO-CASE BOLT
Fig. 197 Position Bearing Cone Onto DifferentialÐ
Typical
1 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING
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(11) Using Miller Special Tool 5052 and C-4171,
install differential bearing to differential (bearing
retainer side).
(12) Using Miller Special Tool 6061 and C-4171,
install differential bearing race to bearing retainer
(Fig. 198).
(13) Using Miller Special Tool L±4520 and C-4171,
install differential bearing to extension housing.
NOTE: Use MoparTSilicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant, or equivalent, on retainer and extension hous-
ing/adapter plate to seal to case.
(14) Install differential assembly into transaxle
case. Install differential bearing retainer (Fig.
199)and torque retainer-to-case bolts (Fig. 200)to 28
N´m (21 ft. lbs.).(15) Apply a bead of MopartSilicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant to extension housing/adapter plate
and install into position. Install and torque bolts to
28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(16) Measure and adjust differential bearing pre-
load. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
AUTOMATIC - 41TE/FINAL DRIVE -
ADJUSTMENTS)
(17) Apply a bead of MopartSilicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant to differential cover and install to
case (Fig. 201).
Fig. 198 Differential Bearing Retainer
1 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING CUP
2 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 199 Differential Bearing Retainer
1 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING CUP
2 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 200 Differential Retainer Bolts
1 - DIFFERENTIAL RETAINER BOLTS
Fig. 201 Install Differential Cover
1 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2 - DIFFERENTIAL COVER
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(18) Install and torque cover-to-case bolts to 19
N´m (165 in. lbs.) (Fig. 202).
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING
PRELOAD
NOTE: Perform all differential bearing preload mea-
surements with the transfer shaft and gear
removed.
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
USING EXISTING SHIM
(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 (Fig. 203).
(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
(Fig. 204).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.
(c) Remove the existing shim from under the
cup.(d) Measure the existing shim.
(e) If the turning torque was too high when mea-
sured, install a 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thinner shim.
If the turning torque is was too low, install a 0.05
mm (0.002 inch) thicker shim. Repeat until 5-18
inch-pounds turning torque is obtained. Oil Baffle
is not required to be installed when making shim
selection.
(f) Install the proper shim under the bearing
cup. Make sure the oil baffle is installed properly
in the bearing retainer, below the bearing shim
and cup.
(g) Install the differential bearing retainer using
Tool 5052 and C-4171. Seal the retainer to the
Fig. 202 Differential Cover Bolts
1 - DIFFERENTIAL COVER BOLTS
2 - DIFFERENTIAL COVER
Fig. 203 Tool L-4436 and Torque Wrench
1 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4436±A
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
3 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 204 Checking Differential Bearings Turning
Torque
1 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4436±A
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
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housing with MOPARtSilicone Rubber Adhesive
Sealant and torque bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(7) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque
wrench, recheck the turning torque of the differential
(Fig. 204).The turning torque should be within
5-18 inch-pounds.
Shim thickness need be determined only if any of
the following parts are replaced:²Transaxle case
²Differential carrier
²Differential bearing retainer
²Extension housing
²Differential bearing cups and cones
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHIM CHART
PART NUMBER SHIM THICKNESS
MM INCH
4659257 .980 0.0386
4659258 1.02 0.0402
4659259 1.06 0.0418
4659260 1.10 0.0434
4659261 1.14 0.0449
4659262 1.18 0.0465
4659263 1.22 0.0481
4659264 1.26 0.0497
4659265 1.30 0.0512
4659266 1.34 0.0528
4659267 1.38 0.0544
4659268 1.42 0.0560
4659269 1.46 0.0575
4659270 1.50 0.0591
4659271 1.54 0.0607
4659272 1.58 0.0623
4659273 1.62 0.0638
4659274 1.66 0.0654
4659275 1.70 0.0670
4659283 2.02 0.0796
4659284 2.06 0.0812
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT W/O SHIM
(1) Remove the bearing cup from the differential
bearing retainer using Miller special Tool 6062A.
(2) Remove existing shim from under bearing cup.
(3) Reinstall the bearing cup into the retainer
using Miller Special Tool 6061, and C-4171.
NOTE: Oil baffle is not required when making the
shim calculation.
(4) Install the bearing retainer into the case.
Torque bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).(5) Position the transaxle assembly vertically on
the support stand and install Miller Special Tool
L-4436-A into the bearing retainer.
(6) Rotate the differential at least one full revolu-
tion to ensure the tapered roller bearings are fully
seated.
(7) Attach a dial indicator to the case and zero the
dial. Place the tip on the end of Special Tool
L-4436-A.
(8) Place a large screwdriver to each side of the
ring gear and lift. Check the dial indicator for the
amount of end play.
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