Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Carrier Pinion Shaft: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Carrier Pinion Nut - Service/Torque Revision
SUBJECT:
AWD Power Transfer Unit Torque Specifications And Procedure Revision
NO.: 03-01-91
GROUP: REAR AXLE
DATE: April 8, 1991
MODELS:
1991 (AS) CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN/CARAVAN C/V (AWD) VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER (AWD)
THIS BULLETIN SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN # 03-02-90, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE INDICATED WITH > > ARROWS < <
DISCUSSION
Figure 1
A new service procedure and torque specification has been developed for the rear carrier pinion nut to prevent torque loss (Figure 1). When performing
any rear carrier servicing operation that requires the removal of the pinion nut, the following revised procedure must be used when installing the pinion
nut.
REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Thoroughly clean the pinion nut and pinion shaft threads with a non-oily solvent, such as Mopar Brake And Carburetor Parts Cleaner PN
4318037.
2.
Apply Mopar Lock and Seal Adhesive PN 4318031 to both the pinion nut and pinion shaft threads.
3.
Install pinion nut and tighten to > > 380 N-m (280 ft.lbs.) < < torque.
4.
Wipe off all excess adhesive.
Figure 2
