Dodge Intrepid - Page 570

(40) Remove transfer chain and sprockets as an
assembly (Fig. 55).
(41) Remove output shaft sprocket spacer (Fig. 56).
(42) Remove main sump baffle from transaxle case
(Fig. 57).
CAUTION: Failure to grind and open stakes of the
output shaft nut and transfer shaft nut will result in
thread damage to the shafts during nut removal.
WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHILE
GRINDING STAKE NUTS.
(43) Using a die grinder or equivalent, grind the
stakes in the shoulder of the shaft nuts as shown in
(Fig. 58) (Fig. 59). Do not grind all the way through
the nut and into the shaft. There are two stakes on
each nut.
Fig. 55 Remove Chain and Both Sprockets as an
Assembly
1 - CHAINS
Fig. 56 Output Sprocket Spacer
1 - OUTPUT SPROCKET SPACER
2 - VENT BAFFLE
3 - OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 57 Main Sump Vent Baffle Location
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT NUT
2 - MAIN SUMP VENT BAFFLE
3 - TRANSFER SHAFT NUT
4 - TRANSFER SHAFT
5 - VENT BAFFLE RETAINING SCREW
6 - OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 58 Grinding Stakes
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
2 - GRIND HERE
3 - GRIND HERE
4 - NUT STAKE
LH TRANSAXLE 21 - 23
42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)