checking oil CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002 Owner's Manual

Upper and lower number 2 bearing halves are
flanged to carry the crankshaft thrust loads and are
NOT interchangeable with any other bearing halves
in the engine (Fig. 59). All bearing cap bolts removed
during service procedures are to be cleaned and
lubricated with engine oil before installation. Bearing
shells are available in standard and the following
undersizes: 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) and 0.254 mm
(0.010 in). Never install an undersize bearing that
will reduce clearance below specifications.
CRANKSHAFT BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Inspect the crankshaft bearing journals. (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT -
INSPECTION)
Engine crankshaft bearing clearances can be deter-
mined by use of Plastigage or the equivalent. The fol-lowing is the recommended procedures for the use of
Plastigage with the engine in the vehicle or engine
on a repair stand.
PLASTIGAGE METHODÐENGINE IN-VEHICLE
NOTE: The total clearance of the main bearings can
only be determined with the engine in the vehicle
by removing the weight of the crankshaft. This can
be accomplished by either of two following meth-
ods:
(1) Preferred method:
a. Shim the bearings adjacent to the bearing to be
checked in order to remove the clearance between
upper bearing shell and the crankshaft. This can be
accomplished by placing a minimum of 0.254 mm
(0.010 in.) shim (e. g. cardboard, matchbook cover,
etc.) between the bearing shell and the bearing cap
on the adjacent bearings and tightening bolts to
14±20 N´m (10±15 ft. lbs.).
²When checking #1 main bearing shim #2 main
bearing.
²When checking #2 main bearing shim #1 & #3
main bearing.
²When checking #3 main bearing shim #2 & #4
main bearing.
²When checking #4 main bearing shim #3 main
bearing.
NOTE: Remove all shims before reassembling
engine.
(2) Alternative Method:
a. Support the weight of the crankshaft with a
jack under the counterweight adjacent to the bearing
being checked.
(3) Remove oil film from surface to be checked.
Plastigage is soluble in oil.
(4) Place a piece of Plastigage across the entire
width of the bearing shell in the cap approximately
6.35 mm (1/4 in.) off center and away from the oil
holes (Fig. 60). (In addition, suspected areas can be
checked by placing the Plastigage in the suspected
area). Torque the bearing cap bolts of the bearing
being checked to the proper specifications.
(5) Remove the bearing cap and compare the width
of the flattened Plastigage (Fig. 61) with the scale
provided on the package. Locate the band closest to
the same width. This band shows the amount of
clearance in thousandths. Differences in readings
between the ends indicate the amount of taper
present. Record all readings taken. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS)Plastigage gener-
ally is accompanied by two scales. One scale is
in inches, the other is a metric scale.
Fig. 58 Main Bearing Cap Identification
Fig. 59 Main Bearing Identification
1 - OIL GROOVES
2 - OIL HOLES
3 - UPPER BEARINGS
4 - LOWER BEARINGS
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NOTE: Plastigage is available in a variety of clear-
ance ranges. Use the most appropriate range for
the specifications you are checking.
PLASTIGAGE METHODÐENGINE OUT-OF-VEHICLE
(1) With engine in the inverted position (crank-
shaft up) and mounted on a repair stand, remove
main journal cap.
(2) Remove oil from journal and bearing shell.
(3) Cut Plastigage to same length as width of the
bearing and place it in parallel with the journal axis
(Fig. 60).
(4) Carefully install the main bearing cap and
tighten the bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plasti-
gage will be smeared.
(5) Carefully remove the bearing cap and measure
the width of the Plastigage at the widest part using
the scale on the Plastigage package (Fig. 61). Refer
to Engine Specifications for proper clearances (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS). If the clearance
exceeds the specified limits, replace the main bear-
ing(s) with the appropriate size, and if necessary,
have the crankshaft machined to next undersize.REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
(1) Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
(2) Identify main bearing caps before removal.
(3) Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove
upper half of bearing by inserting Special Main Bear-
ing Tool C-3059 (Fig. 62) into the oil hole of crank-
shaft.
(4) Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out
upper half of bearing shell.
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT MAIN
BEARINGS
NOTE: One main bearing should be selectively fit-
ted while all other main bearing caps are properly
tightened.
(1) For main bearing fitting procedure, (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT MAIN
BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Start bearing in place, and insert Main Bearing
Tool C-3059 into oil hole of crankshaft (Fig. 62).
(3) Slowly rotate crankshaft counterclockwise slid-
ing the bearing into position. Remove Special Main
Bearing Tool C-3059.
(4) Inspect main cap bolts for stretching (Fig. 63).
Replace bolts that are stretched.
Fig. 60 Plastigage Placed in Lower
1 - PLASTIGAGE
Fig. 61 Clearance Measurement
Fig. 62 Upper Main Bearing Removing/Installing
With Special Tool C-3059
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3059
2 - BEARING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3059
4 - BEARING
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STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING
CONNECTING RODS
The bearing caps are not interchangeable or
reversible, and should be marked at removal to
ensure correct reassembly. The bearing shells must
be installed with the tangs inserted into the
machined grooves in the rods and caps. Install cap
with the tangs on the same side as the rod. For con-
necting rod bearing fitting (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE). Fit all connecting rods
on one bank until complete.
NOTE: The connecting rod cap bolts should be
examined before reuse. Bolt stretch can be checked
by holding a scale or straight edge against the
threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale
the bolt must be replaced (Fig. 74).
(1) Before installing the nuts the threads should
be oiled with engine oil.
(2) Install nuts finger tight on each bolt then alter-
nately torque each nut to assemble the cap properly.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 54 N´m PLUS 1/4 turn (40
ft. lbs. PLUS 1/4 turn).
(4) Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side
clearance (Fig. 75). Refer to Engine Specifications
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS).
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING PISTONS
The piston and cylinder wall must be clean and dry.
Piston diameter should be measured 90 degrees to pis-
ton pin at size location shown in (Fig. 76). Cylinder
bores should be measured halfway down the cylinder
bore and transverse to the engine crankshaft center line
shown in (Fig. 77). Refer to Engine Specifications (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS).Pistons and cyl-
inder bores should be measured at normal room
temperature, 21ÉC (70ÉF).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the cylinder heads. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the top ridge of cylinder bores with a
reliable ridge reamer, if necessary, before removing
pistons from cylinder block.Be sure to keep tops
of pistons covered during this operation. Pis-
tons and connecting rods must be removed
from top of cylinder block. When removing pis-
ton and connecting rod assemblies from the
engine, rotate crankshaft so that each connect-
ing rod is centered in cylinder bore.
Fig. 74 Check for Stretched (Necked) Bolts
1 - STRETCHED BOLT
2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT
Fig. 75 Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance
Fig. 76 Piston Measurement Locations
1 - 39.8 mm (1.56 in. ) 3.3L ENGINE
2 - 33.0 mm (1.29 in.) 3.8L ENGINE
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(5) Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod
caps for cylinder identification. Identify them, if nec-
essary (Fig. 78).
(6) Remove connecting rod cap. Install connecting
rod bolt protectors on connecting rod bolts (Fig. 79).
(7) Remove each piston and connecting rod assem-
bly out of the cylinder bore.
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(8) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing pistons and connecting rod
assemblies into the bore, ensure that compression
ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with
oil ring rail gap (Fig. 80).(2) Before installing the ring compressor, ensure
the oil ring expander ends are butted and the rail
gaps located as shown in (Fig. 80).
(3) Lubricate the piston and rings with clean
engine oil. Position a ring compressor over the piston
and rings, and tighten the compressor (Fig. 81).Be
sure position of rings does not change during
this operation.
(4) Position upper bearing onto connecting rod.
Lubricate bearing with oil.
(5) Install connecting rod bolt protectors (rubber
hose or equivalent) on the connecting rod bolts (Fig.
81).
Fig. 77 Checking Cylinder Bore Size
Fig. 78 Identify Connecting Rod to Cylinder
1 - CYLINDER NUMBER
Fig. 79 Connecting Rod Protectors
1 - COVER ROD BOLTS WITH A SUITABLE COVERING WHEN
REMOVING OR INSTALLING PISTON ASSEMBLY
Fig. 80 Piston Ring End Gap Position
1 - SIDE RAIL UPPER
2 - NO. 1 RING GAP
3 - PISTON PIN
4 - SIDE RAIL LOWER
5 - NO. 2 RING GAP AND SPACER EXPANDER GAP
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(9) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified
type and amount of engine oil. (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES -
DESCRIPTION)
(10) Install oil fill cap.
(11) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(12) Stop engine and inspect oil level.
NOTE: Care should be exercised when disposing
used engine oil after it has been drained from a
vehicle engine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
The best time to check engine oil level is after it
has sat overnight, or if the engine has been running,
allow the engine to be shut off for at least 5 minutes
before checking oil level.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level
reading (Fig. 102). Add only when the level is at or
below the ADD mark.
Fig. 102 Engine Oil Level Dipstick and Fill Locations
1 - COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER 3 - ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
2 - ENGINE OIL FILL CAP 4 - RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP
Fig. 101 Engine Oil Drain Plug and Oil Filter
1 - DRAIN PLUG
2 - OIL FILTER
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DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove oil pump cover screws, and lift off
cover (Fig. 111).
(2) Remove oil pump rotors (Fig. 111).
(3) Clean and inspect oil pump components. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - CLEAN-
ING) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL
PUMP - INSPECTION)
CLEANING
(1) Clean all parts thoroughly in a suitable sol-
vent.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect mating surface of the chain case cover.
Surface should be smooth. Replace cover if scratched
or grooved.
(2) Lay a straightedge across the pump cover sur-
face (Fig. 112). If a 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) feeler gauge
can be inserted between cover and straight edge,
cover should be replaced.
(3) Measure thickness and diameter of outer rotor.
If outer rotor thickness measures 7.64 mm (0.301 in.)
or less (Fig. 113), or if the diameter is 79.95 mm
(3.148 in.) or less, replace outer rotor.
(4) If inner rotor thickness measures 7.64 mm
(0.301 in.) or less, replace inner rotor (Fig. 114).
(5) Install outer rotor into chain case cover. Press
rotor to one side with fingers and measure clearance
between rotor and chain case cover (Fig. 115). If mea-
surement is 0.39 mm (0.015 in.) or more, replace
chain case cover, only if outer rotor is in specification.
(6) Install inner rotor into chain case cover. If
clearance between inner and outer rotors (Fig. 116) is
0.203 mm (0.008 in.) or more, replace both rotors.
(7) Place a straightedge across the face of the
chain case cover, between bolt holes. If a feeler gauge
of 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) or more can be inserted
between rotors and the straightedge, replace pump
assembly (Fig. 117).ONLYif rotors are in specs.
Fig. 111 OIL PUMP
1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
2 - SCREWS
3 - INNER ROTOR
4 - OUTER ROTOR
5 - COVER
Fig. 112 Checking Oil Pump Cover Flatness
1 - FEELER GAUGE
2 - OIL PUMP COVER
3 - STRAIGHT EDGE
9 - 144 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
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ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 2.5L COMMON RAIL
DIESEL ENGINE.......................2
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COVER..........3
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.5L DIESEL ENGINE..........3
REMOVAL - ENGINE COVER.............6
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.5L TURBO DIESEL
ENGINE..............................7
INSTALLATION - ENGINE COVER..........7
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L COMMON RAIL
DIESEL ENGINE.......................8
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE............10
SPECIAL TOOLS.......................12
CYLINDER HEAD
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVE
SERVICE............................17
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING
PISTON PROTRUSION.................18
REMOVAL.............................19
CLEANING............................21
INSPECTION..........................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION.........................22
OPERATION...........................22
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................23
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
DESCRIPTION.........................24
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................25
CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL(S)
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................27
ROCKER ARMS
DESCRIPTION.........................27
OPERATION...........................27
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................28
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS
DESCRIPTION.........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
INSPECTION..........................30
INSTALLATION.........................30ENGINE BLOCK
DESCRIPTION.........................30
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION.........................30
OPERATION...........................30
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY...............31
REMOVAL.............................31
INSTALLATION.........................32
CYLINDER LINERS
DESCRIPTION.........................33
REMOVAL.............................33
INSPECTION..........................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
INTERNAL VACUUM PUMP
DESCRIPTION.........................35
REMOVAL.............................35
INSTALLATION.........................35
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION.........................36
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING.............................36
REMOVAL.............................36
INSPECTION..........................38
INSTALLATION.........................39
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................41
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
ENGINE COVER - FRONT
DESCRIPTION.........................43
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................43
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
REMOVAL.............................44
INSTALLATION.........................45
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
OIL PAN
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
REMOVAL...........................47
REMOVAL...........................47
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CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/
intake manifold or timing belt the engine must put
at 90É after TDC. Failure to do so could result in
valve and/or piston damage during reassembly.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(10) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(13) Remove cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLIN-
DER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(14) With cylinder head cover/intake manifold on
work bench, remove plugs at rear of cylinder head
cover/intake manifold.
(15) Remove camshaft oil seals (Fig. 21).
(16) Remove snapring and thrust washer from
camshaft (Fig. 21).
(17) Slide camshaft through access hole at rear of
cylinder head cover/intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the camshafts with MopartEngine
Oil Supplement, or equivalent.
(2) Carefully install camshafts into access holes in
rear of cylinder head cover/intake manifold.
(3) Install thrust washer, snapring, and camshaft
oil seal (Fig. 21).
CHECKING CAMSHAFT ENDPLAY
(1) After camshafts are properly installed in cylin-
der head cover check end play of camshafts with a
dial indicator. The end play should be between .10
mm ± .30 mm.
NOTE: If the camshaft endplay is not within speci-
fication, measure thickness of the camshaft spacer.
Camshaft spacer thickness should be 2.8   .02mm.
(4) Install access hole plugs and gaskets at rear of
cylinder head cover/intake manifold. Torque plugs to
80N´m.
(5) Install cylinder head cover/intake manifold on
engine block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLA-
TION).
(6) Install timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).(7) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
(8) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(9) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install air cleaner housing.
(14) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(15) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
(16) Connect negative battery cable.
Fig. 21 CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY
1 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT
2 - SNAPRING
3 - CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL
4 - THRUST WASHER
5 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
6 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Mount a dial indicator to a stationary point at
rear of engine. Locate the probe perpendicular
against the flywheel (Fig. 35).
(2) Move the crankshaft all the way to the front of
its travel.
(3) Zero the dial indicator.
(4)
Move the crankshaft all the way to the rear and
read dial indicator. For crankshaft end play clearances
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove engine from vehicle (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - REMOVAL).
(2) Mount engine on an engine stand.
(3) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(4) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLIN-
DER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove flywheel.
(10) Remove rear main bearing support/adapter
plate retaining bolts and remove adapter plate (Fig.
36).
Fig. 35 CHECKING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
2 - ADAPTER PLATE
3 - REAR MAIN BEARING SUPPORT
4 - SEALING RING
5 - SEALING RING
6 - ALIGNMENT PIN
7 - CRANKSHAFT
8 - RELUCTOR WHEEL
9 - RELUCTOR WHEEL RETAINING BOLT
10 - REAR MAIN BEARING SUPPORT RETAINING BOLTS
11 - FLYWHEEL
12 - FLYWHEEL BOLTSFig. 36 REAR MAIN BEARING SUPPORT
1 - ADAPTER PLATE
2 - REAR MAIN BEARING SUPPORT
3 - CRANKSHAFT
4 - REAR MAIN BEARING SUPPORT RETAINING BOLTS
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(4) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque
wrench, check the turning torque of the differential
(Fig. 164).Turning torque should be within 5±18
in. lbs.
(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 to obtain proper
shim selection:
(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.
NOTE: If the turning torque was too high when
measured, 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 to
18 inch-pounds turning torque is obtained. Refer to
the ªDifferential Bearing Shim Chart.º Oil Baffle is
not required when making shim selection.
(e) 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.
(f) Install the differential bearing cup, shim, and
oil baffle using Tool 5052 and C-4171. Seal the
retainer to the housing with MOPARtSilicone
Rubber Adhesive Sealant and torque bolts to 28
N´m (250 in. lbs.).DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHIM CHART
SHIM THICKNESS
MM INCH
.980 0.0386
1.02 0.0402
1.06 0.0418
1.10 0.0434
1.14 0.0449
1.18 0.0465
1.22 0.0481
1.26 0.0497
1.30 0.0512
1.34 0.0528
1.38 0.0544
1.42 0.0560
1.46 0.0575
1.50 0.0591
1.54 0.0607
1.58 0.0623
1.62 0.0638
1.66 0.0654
1.70 0.0670
2.02 0.0796
2.06 0.0812
(7) Using Tool L-4436A and an inch-pound torque
wrench, recheck differential turning torque.Turning
torque should be within 5±18 in. lbs.
Fig. 164 Checking Differential Bearings Turning
Torque
1 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4436±A
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
21 - 98 31TH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERS
FINAL DRIVE (Continued)
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