Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING SHIM CHART
31.
Remove the transfer gear using Miller Special Tools L-4407 & 6259.
32.
Remove the gauging shim and install the selected shim combination from Step # 30.
33.
Install the transfer gear making sure the bearing cup retainer is properly indexed, torque the retainer bolt to 271 N-m (200 ft.lbs.).
NOTE:
The retainer index tab can be viewed through the large hole in the gear.
34.
Measure the transfer shaft end play as follows:
a.
Install Miller special tool L-4432 to the transfer gear.
b.
Install a greased steel ball in the end of the transfer shaft. (To aid in measuring transfer shaft end play).
c.
Push and pull the gear while rotating back and forth to insure the bearing rollers are seated.
d.
Using a dial indicator, measure the transfer shaft end play.
35.
End play should be 0.05 to 0.10 mm (0.002 to 0.004 in.). Is the end play too high?
a.
Yes >> install a 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) thinner shim. Repeat until 0.05 to 0.10 mm (0.002 to 0.004 in.) is obtained.
b.
No >> go to Step # 36.
36.
Is the end play too low?
a.
Yes» install a 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) thicker shim. Repeat until 0.05 to 0.10 mm (0.002 to 0.004 in.) is obtained.
b.
No >> go to Step # 37.
37.
Remove the steel ball installed in Step # 34b.
38.
Remove the old retaining nut & washer and discard. Install the new retaining nut & washer supplied and tighten to 271 N-m (200 ft.lbs.).
39.
Install a bead of Mopar(R) ATF RTV (MS-GF41) to transfer gear cover and install the cover (Fig. 2).
40.
Install transfer gear cover-to-case bolts and torque to 20 N-m (175 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 1).
41.
Lower the vehicle.
42.
Fill transaxle with suitable amount of ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid - Type 9602). Refer to the detailed service information available in
