Rear Retainer

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Remove rear bearing in retainer using Installer 8128 and Handle C-4171.

Install rear bearing in retainer with Tools C-4171 and 5064. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Bearing In Retainer

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1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 5052

3 - REAR RETAINER

Install rear bearing O.D. retaining ring with snap-ring pliers. See Fig 2. Be sure retaining ring is fully seated in retainer groove.

Fig 2: Rear Bearing Retaining Ring Installation
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1 - REAR BEARING O.D. RETAINING RING

2 - SNAP-RING PLIERS
Apply bead of Mopar® Sealer P/N 82300234, or Loctite™ Ultra Gray, to mating surface of rear retainer. Sealer bead should be a maximum of 3/16 in.
Install rear retainer on rear case. Tighten retainer bolts to 20-27 N.m (15-20 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install rear bearing I.D. retaining ring and spacer on output shaft.
Apply liberal quantity of petroleum jelly to new rear seal and to output shaft. Petroleum jelly is needed to protect seal lips during installation.
Slide seal onto Seal Protector 8824. See Fig 3. Slide seal protector and seal onto output shaft.

Slide Installer 8691 onto seal protector with the recessed side of the tool toward the seal. Drive seal into rear bearing retainer with Installer 8691. See Fig 4.

Fig 3: Output Shaft