Dodge Intrepid - Assembly; Bearing Adjustment Procedure

(20) Remove transfer shaft preload shim (Fig.
182). If transfer shaft bearings are to be reused, the
original shim must also be reused.
(21) Remove transfer shaft assembly from case
(Fig. 183).
CAUTION: If the transfer shaft is removed from the
transaxle case for any reason, both seals must be
replaced.
(22) Remove transfer shaft seals using special tool
6310 and foot 6310-9 (Fig. 184). Do not reuse old
seals. The seals will be pulled out the rear of the
case.
(23) Remove the front transfer shaft bearing cup
using special tool 6495 and handle C-4171 (Fig. 185).
Use a press with special tools to remove cup.
(24) Support special tool P-334 on press table so
that pinion head of transfer shaft can be pressed
through table (Fig. 186).
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY / BEARING ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
The following steps will determine the correct shim
thickness required to obtain proper pinion depth. All
special tools described in this procedure must be
used to obtain correct results.
Fig. 182 Preload Shim Removal
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT PRELOAD SHIM
2 - TRANSFER SHAFT
Fig. 183 Remove Transfer Shaft Assembly From
Case
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
Fig. 184 Transfer Shaft Seal Remover
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6310
Fig. 185 Front Transfer Shaft Cup Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6495
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FINAL DRIVE (Continued)