Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
11.
Draw or scribe a line from the indexing slot on the bearing cup retainer to the transfer cover bolt flange. (THIS WILL ALLOW THE BEARING
RETAINER TO BE INSTALLED IN THE ORIGINAL POSITION SHOULD IT COME OUT.(Fig. 9).
12.
Remove stirrup and strap and bolts.
13.
Using tools L-4407 and 6259 remove the output gear bolt, washer and shim.
14.
Install gauging shim .177" (4.50 mm), PN 4412832, and new output gear (lubricate bearing with ATF+4 before installing on output shaft) using
old bolt & washer. Torque to 200 ft.lbs. (271 N-m).
NOTE:
Shim thickness should be verified with a micrometer.
15.
Attach tool L-4432 to the output gear, push and pull on the gear while turning it back and forth to assure the bearing rollers are seated.
16.
Measure the end play of the output gear bearing using a dial indicator attached to the transaxle case and record end play.
17.
Using an inch-pound torque wrench, check and record the output gear turning torque.
18.
With output bearing turning torque determined, refer to the Output Gear Bearing Shim Chart