Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Viscous Coupling: Service and Repair
Active On-Demand Coupling
Active On-Demand Coupling
Special Tool(s)
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. Disconnect the Differential Electronic Module (DEM) by pushing the connector tab through the slot while pulling the connector out.
3. NOTE: Record the active on-demand coupling bolt locations. The active on-demand coupling bolts vary in length and need to be installed in the
correct locations.
NOTE: Completely drain the active on-demand coupling after removal.
Position a drain pan under the active on-demand coupling. Remove the 4 active on-demand coupling bolts, then separate the active on-demand
coupling from the axle assembly.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
