Axle Housing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Install Tool 6514

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Remove differential side bearing cup from axle housing cover. Install Bearing Remover 6514 (1).

Fig 2: Remove Differential Side Bearing Cup (Cover)
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Remove differential side bearing cup with Bearing Remover 6514 (1).

Fig 3: Side Bearing Preload Shim
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NOTE: Side bearing preload shims affect adjust differential bearing preload and ring gear backlash and must not be mixed up. Measure and tag side bearing preload shims upon removal.
Remove side bearing preload shim (1).

Fig 4: Measure Side Bearing Preload Shim
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Measure preload shim (1) to identify for replacement.

Fig 5: Remove Inner Diff Side Bearing Cup
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Using Remover 9664 (1) and Slide Hammer C-637 (2), remove and discard inboard differential side bearing cup.

Fig 6: Side Bearing Preload Shim
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Remove side bearing preload shim from housing (1).

Fig 7: Measure Side Bearing Preload Shim
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Measure preload shim (1) to identify for replacement or installation.