Axle Housing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Bearing Cup Remover

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Remove differential side bearing cup from axle housing cover. Install Bearing Remover (special tool #6514, Remover, Bearing Cup) (1).

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearing Cup (Cover)
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Remove differential side bearing cup with Bearing Remover (special tool #6514, Remover, Bearing Cup) (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: Removing Inner Diff Side Bearing Cup
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Using Remover (special tool #9664, Remover, Bearing Cup) (1) and Slide Hammer (special tool #C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (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.