Axle Shafts PDF

2009 Chrysler Town & Country LX
2009 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential & Driveline - Grand Caravan, Town & Country
2009 DRIVELINE/AXLES
Differential & Driveline - Grand Caravan, Town & Country
HALF SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with either an equal length halfshaft system, consisting of short halfshafts on both sides
with an intermediate drive shaft on the right side, or an unequal length halfshaft system consisting of short left
and long right halfshafts. The halfshafts consist of a fixed constant velocity (CV) joint at the outboard end
connected by a solid shaft to a plunging CV joint on the inboard end. The inner (CV) joint has a splined
connection into the transmission, or onto the intermediate drive shaft, and is retained with a snap ring. The outer
joint has a spline connection to the wheel hub and is retained with a steel lock nut.
All the halfshaft assemblies use the same type of inner and outer joints. The inner joint is a tripod joint that
allows for the changes in halfshaft length through the jounce and rebound travel of the front suspension. The
outer joint is a Rzeppa joint that allows articulation during front suspension travel and steering. Both tripod
joints and Rzeppa joints are true constant velocity (CV) joint assemblies.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
HALFSHAFT
VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Check for grease in the vicinity of the inboard tripod joint and outboard CV joint; this is a sign of inner or
outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp damage.
NOISE OR VIBRATION IN TURNS
A clicking noise or a vibration in turns could be caused by one of the following conditions:
 Damaged outer CV or inner tripod joint seal boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss and/or
contamination of the joint grease, resulting in inadequate lubrication of the joint.
 Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half shafts.
CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION
This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:
 A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
 A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.
 A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint.
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SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of:
 A worn or damaged half shaft inner tripod joint.

 A sticking tripod joint spider assembly (inner tripod joint only).
 Improper wheel alignment. Refer to Front Suspension/Wheel Alignment - Standard Procedure
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
This problem could be a result of:
 Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).

 Out of balance tires or wheels. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Standard Procedure
 Improper tire or wheel runout. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Diagnosis and Testing
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
Fig. 1: Nut At Halfshaft

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NOTE: Never grasp the halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots doing so may
damage to the boot.
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1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Removal
3. With the vehicle's brakes applied to keep hub from turning, loosen the halfshaft nut (2).
4. Remove the nut (2) from the halfshaft (1).
Fig. 2: Front Brake Mounting

5. Remove the two front disc brake caliper adapter to steering knuckle attaching bolts (4).
Fig. 3: Properly Supported Disc Brake Caliper - Typical

6. Remove the disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle. Caliper assembly is removed by first
rotating top of caliper assembly away from steering knuckle (1) and then removing bottom of assembly
out from under machined abutment on steering knuckle (1).
7. Support disc brake caliper assembly by using a wire hook (4) and suspending it from the strut assembly
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(5). Do not allow the brake caliper assembly to hang by the brake flex hose (2).
Fig. 4: Strut To Steering Knuckle Attaching Bolts

8. Remove the brake rotor from the hub and bearing assembly.
9. Remove the steering knuckle-to-strut attachment bolts (2) from the steering knuckle (3).
Fig. 5: Disengaging Inner Tripod Joint From Transaxle

10. Pull the steering knuckle from the strut clevis bracket.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate the inner C/V joint during this
operation. Do not allow halfshaft to hang by inner C/V joint after removing
outer C/V Joint from the hub/bearing assembly in steering knuckle, end of
halfshaft must be supported.
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11. Pull steering knuckle assembly down and away from the outer C/V joint of the half shaft assembly while
pulling the joint out of the hub bearing.
12. Support the outer end of the halfshaft assembly. Insert a pry bar between inner tripod joint and transaxle
case (2). Pry against inner tripod joint (1), until tripod joint retaining snap-ring is disengaged from
transaxle side gear.
Fig. 6: Right Halfshaft From Intermediate Shaft

13. Pull the steering knuckle from the strut clevis bracket.
14. Pull steering knuckle assembly down and away from the outer C/V joint of the half shaft assembly while
pulling the joint out of the intermediate shaft (if equipped) or the transmission.
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Fig. 7: Mid Shaft Bearing

15. Remove the bolts at the heat shield and remove the heat shield (3) (if equipped).
16. Remove the three bolts (1) holding the mid-shaft bearing (2) to the block.
Fig. 8: Intermediate Shaft
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17. Remove the intermediate shaft (1).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Fig. 9: Intermediate Shaft

1. Install the intermediate shaft into the transaxle.
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Fig. 10: Mid Shaft Bearing

2. Install the three bolts (1) holding the mid-shaft bearing (2) to the block and tighten to 54 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the heat shield and bolts, tighten to 6 N.m (40 in. lbs.) (if equipped).
Fig. 11: Outer CV Joint Inspection

NOTE: A rubber coated washer on the outer CV joint stem us used and should be
in place during assembly.
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4. Thoroughly clean spline and oil seal sealing surface, on tripod joint. Lightly lubricate oil seal sealing
surface on tripod joint with fresh clean transmission lubricant and install the rubber coated washer.
5. Holding half shaft assembly by tripod joint and interconnecting shaft, install tripod joint into transaxle
side gear as far as possible by hand. Be sure to engage splines prior to applying force.
6. Forcefully push the tripod joint onto intermediate shaft, until snap-ring is engaged.
7. Clean all debris and moisture out of steering knuckle, in the area were outer CV joint will be installed into
steering knuckle.
8. Ensure that front of outer CV joint (1) which fits against the face of the hub and bearing is free of debris
and moisture before installing outer CV joint into hub and bearing assembly.
Fig. 12: Correctly Installed Eccentric Attaching Bolt

9. Slide half shaft back into front hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated
and must not be turned during installation. Install nuts while holding
bolts stationary in the steering knuckle.
CAUTION: If the vehicle being serviced is equipped with eccentric strut

assembly attaching bolts, the eccentric bolt must be installed in the
bottom (slotted) hole on the strut clevis bracket.
10. Install steering knuckle in clevis bracket of strut damper assembly. Install the strut damper to steering
knuckle attaching bolts. Tighten both bolts to a torque of 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn.
11. Install braking disc on hub and bearing assembly.
12. Install disc brake caliper assembly on steering knuckle. Caliper is installed by first sliding bottom of
caliper assembly under abutment on steering knuckle, and then rotating top of caliper against top
abutment.
13. Install disc brake caliper adapter to steering knuckle attaching bolts. Tighten the disc brake caliper
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adapter attaching bolts to a torque of 169 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Seal boot must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way.
If seal boot is NOT shaped correctly, equalize pressure in seal and
shape it by hand.
Fig. 13: Torquing Front Half Shaft To Hub Nut

1-
TORQUE
WRENCH
NOTE: Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only
and should be discarded when removed.
14. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the outer CV joint. Install the half shaft to hub/bearing
assembly nut on half shaft and securely tighten nut.
15. Install front wheel and tire assembly. Install and tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence
until all nuts are torqued to half the required specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full
specified torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
16. Lower vehicle.
17. With the vehicle's brakes applied to keep hub from turning, tighten the hub nut to a torque of 160 N.m
(118 ft. lbs.).
18. Check for correct fluid level in transaxle assembly. Refer to Transmission and Transfer
Case/Automatic - 62TE/FLUID - Standard Procedure and Transmission and Transfer
Case/Automatic - 41TE/FLUID - Standard Procedure
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolts, Caliper Adapter to
169 125 -
Knuckle
Nut, Hub 160 118 -
Nuts, Front Wheel Lug 135 100 -
Nut, Tie Rod End to
75 55 -
Knuckle
Nut, Strut Clevis to
88 +90° 65 +90° -
Knuckle
Bolts, Heat shield 14 - 124
Bolts, Strut Damper to
88 65 -
Steering Knuckle
Bolts, Disc Brake Caliper
169 125 -
Adapter
10 mm Bolts,
Intermediate Bearing to 54 39 -
block
BOOT, DRIVE SHAFT, INNER
Removal
REMOVAL
Fig. 14: Spider Assembly Removal From Tripod Joint Housing

1 - TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING

2 - SPIDER ASSEMBLY
3 - SEALING BOOT
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1. Remove the halfshaft requiring boot replacement from the vehicle. See Differential and Driveline/Half
Shaft - Removal
2. Remove large boot clamp which retains inner tripod joint sealing boot (3) to tripod joint housing (1) and
discard.
3. Remove small clamp which retains inner tripod joint sealing boot to interconnecting shaft and discard.
4. Remove the sealing boot from the tripod housing and slide it down the interconnecting shaft.
5. Slide the tripod joint housing off the spider assembly (2) and the interconnecting shaft.
Fig. 15: Spider Assembly Retaining Snap-Ring

1 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
2 - SPIDER ASSEMBLY
3 - RETAINING SNAP-RING
6. Remove snap-ring (3) which retains spider assembly to interconnecting shaft. Do not hit the outer tripod
bearings in an attempt to remove spider assembly from interconnecting shaft.
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Fig. 16: Spider Assembly Removal From Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SPIDER ASSEMBLY
2 - DO NOT HIT SPIDER ASSEMBLY BEARINGS
WHEN REMOVING SPIDER ASSEMBLY
3 - BRASS DRIFT
CAUTION: Do not hit spider assembly bearings when removing spider

assembly.
7. Remove the spider assembly (1) from interconnecting shaft (4). If spider assembly (1) will not come off
interconnecting shaft by hand, it can be removed by tapping spider assembly with a brass drift.
8. Slide sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
9. Thoroughly clean and inspect spider assembly, tripod joint housing, and interconnecting shaft for any
signs of excessive wear. If any parts show signs of excessive wear, the halfshaft assembly will require
replacement. Component parts of these halfshaft assemblies are not serviceable.
Installation
INSTALLATION
Fig. 17: Sealing Boot Installation On Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SEALING BOOT
2 - RAISED BEAD IN THIS AREA OF SEALING BOOT
3 - GROOVE
1. Slide inner CV joint seal boot retaining clamp, onto the interconnecting shaft. Then, slide the replacement
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inner CV joint sealing boot (1) onto the interconnecting shaft (4). Inner CV joint seal boot MUST be
positioned on interconnecting shaft so the raised bead on the inside of the small diameter end of the seal
boot is in mating groove on interconnecting shaft.
Fig. 18: Spider Assembly Installation On Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SPIDER ASSEMBLY
2. Install spider assembly (1) onto interconnecting shaft (2). Spider assembly must be installed on
interconnecting shaft far enough to fully install spider retaining snap-ring.
Fig. 19: Spider Assembly On Interconnecting Shaft

1 - DO NOT HIT BEARINGS WHEN INSTALLING THE

SPIDER ASSEMBLY
2 - SPIDER ASSEMBLY
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4 - BRASS DRIFT
CAUTION: Do not hit the outer tripod bearings in an attempt to install spider
assembly on interconnecting shaft.
3. If the spider assembly (2) will not fully install on interconnecting shaft by hand, it can be installed by
tapping the spider body with a brass drift.
Fig. 20: Spider Assembly Retaining Snap-Ring Installed

2 - SPIDER ASSEMBLY
3 - RETAINING SNAP-RING
4. Install the spider assembly to interconnecting shaft retaining snap-ring into groove on end of
interconnecting shaft. Be sure the snap-ring is fully seated into groove on interconnecting shaft.
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Fig. 21: Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot Clamp - Typical

1 - CRIMPING TOOL C-4975A

3 - CLAMP
4 - SEALING BOOT
5. Install inner CV joint seal boot (4) to interconnecting shaft clamp evenly on sealing boot.
6. Place Crimping Tool C-4975A (1) over bridge of clamp.
Fig. 22: Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed - Typical

1 - CLAMP
2 - JAWS OF CRIMPING TOOL C-4975A
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4 - SEALING BOOT
7. Tighten nut on Crimping Tool C-4975A until jaws on tool are closed completely together, face to face.
CAUTION: Seal boot must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way.
If seal boot is NOT shaped correctly, equalize pressure in seal and
shape it by hand.
8. Position sealing boot into the tripod housing retaining groove. Install seal boot retaining clamp evenly on
sealing boot.
9. Position trilobal boot to interface with the tripod housing. The lobes of the boot must be properly aligned
with the recess's of the tripod housing.
CAUTION: The following positioning procedure determines the correct air

pressure inside the inner CV joint assembly prior to clamping the
sealing boot to inner CV joint housing. If this procedure is not done
prior to clamping sealing boot to CV joint housing sealing boot
durability can be adversely affected.
CAUTION: When venting the inner CV joint assembly, use care so that the inner
CV sealing boot does not get punctured, or in any other way
damaged. If sealing boot is punctured, or damaged in any way while
being vented, the sealing boot can not be used.
Fig. 23: Trim Stick Inserted For Venting CV Joint

1 - INNER CV JOINT SEALING BOOT

2 - SEALING BOOT CLAMP
3 - INNER CV JOINT HOUSING
4 - TRIM STICK
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10. Insert a trim stick (4) between the CV joint housing and the sealing boot insert to vent inner CV joint
assembly. When inserting trim stick between tripod housing and sealing boot ensure trim stick is held flat
and firmly against the tripod housing. If this is not done damage to the sealing boot can occur.
11. With trim stick inserted between sealing boot insert and the CV joint housing, position the
interconnecting shaft so it is at the center of its travel in the tripod joint housing. Remove the trim stick
from between the sealing boot insert and the CV joint housing. This procedure will equalize the air
pressure in the CV joint, preventing premature sealing boot failure.
12. Clamp CV joint sealing boot to CV joint, using required procedure for type of boot clamp application.
CRIMP TYPE BOOT CLAMP
Fig. 24: Crimping Tool Installed On Sealing Boot Clamp

1 - CLAMP
4 - SEALING BOOT
If seal boot uses crimp type boot clamp (1), use the following procedure to install the retaining clamp.
13. Place Crimping Tool C-4975A (3) over bridge of clamp.
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Fig. 25: Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed

1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD HOUSING
4 - JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A MUST BE
CLOSED COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
5 - SEALING BOOT
14. Tighten nut on Crimping Tool C-4975A (3) until jaws on tool are closed completely together, face to
face.
LATCHING TYPE BOOT CLAMP
Fig. 26: Clamping Tool Installed On Sealing Boot Clamp

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1 - CLAMP
2 - CLAMPING LOCKING TOOL YA3050, OR
EQUIVALENT
3 - SEALING BOOT
If seal boot uses low profile latching type boot clamp, use the following procedure to install the retaining
clamp.
15. Place prongs of Clamp Locking Tool (2) in the holes of the clamp (1).
Fig. 27: Sealing Boot Clamp Correctly Installed

1 - INNER TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING

2 - TOP BAND OF CLAMP MUST BE RETAINED BY
TABS AS SHOWN HERE TO CORRECTLY LATCH
BOOT CLAMP
3 - SEALING BOOT
16. Squeeze tool together until top band of clamp is latched behind the two tabs on lower band of clamp.
17. Install the half shaft back into the vehicle. See Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Installation
BOOT, DRIVE SHAFT, OUTER
Removal
REMOVAL
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Fig. 28: Outer C/V Joint Seal Boot Clamps

1 - SMALL CLAMP
2 - SEALING BOOT
3 - OUTER CV JOINT HOUSING
4 - LARGE CLAMP
1. Remove halfshaft assembly requiring boot replacement from vehicle. See Differential and
Driveline/Half Shaft - Removal
2. Remove large boot clamp (4) retaining CV joint sealing boot to CV joint housing (3) and discard.
Remove small clamp (1) that retains outer CV joint sealing boot to interconnecting shaft (5) and discard.
Remove sealing boot (2) from outer CV joint housing and slide it down interconnecting shaft.
3. Wipe away grease to expose outer CV joint and interconnecting shaft.
Fig. 29: Outer C/V Joint Removal From Interconnecting Shaft
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1 - SOFT HAMMER (TAP INNER RACE ONLY)

2 - WEAR SLEEVE
3 - CIRCLIP (OUTER END OF SHAFT)
4. Remove outer CV joint from interconnecting shaft using the following procedure: Support
interconnecting shaft in a vise equipped with protective caps on jaws of vise to prevent damage to
interconnecting shaft. Then, using a soft-faced hammer (1), sharply hit the end of the CV joint housing to
dislodge housing from internal circlip (3) on interconnecting shaft. Then slide outer CV joint off end of
interconnecting shaft, joint may have to be tapped off shaft using a soft-faced hammer.
Fig. 30: Circlip Removal From Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SNAP RING PLIERS

3 - CIRCLIP
NOTE: Always use a new circlip.
5. Remove large circlip (3) from the interconnecting shaft (2) before attempting to remove outer CV joint
sealing boot.
6. Slide sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
7. Thoroughly clean and inspect outer CV joint assembly and interconnecting joint for any signs of
excessive wear. If any parts show signs of excessive wear, the halfshaft assembly will require
replacement. Component parts of these halfshaft assemblies are not serviceable.
Installation
INSTALLATION
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Fig. 31: Sealing Boot Installation On Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SEALING BOOT
2 - RAISED BEAD IN THIS AREA OF SEALING BOOT
3 - GROOVE
1. Slide new sealing boot clamp (2) onto interconnecting shaft (4). Slide the outer CV joint assembly sealing
boot (1) onto the interconnecting shaft (4). Seal boot MUST be positioned on interconnecting shaft so the
raised bead on the inside of the seal boot is in groove on interconnecting shaft.
Fig. 32: Outer C/V Joint Installation On Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SOFT FACED HAMMER

2 - STUB AXLE
3 - OUTER C/V JOINT
4 - HUB NUT
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NOTE: Always use a new circlip.
2. Align splines on interconnecting shaft with splines on cross of outer CV joint assembly and start outer
CV joint onto interconnecting shaft.
3. Install outer CV joint assembly onto interconnecting shaft by using a soft-faced hammer (1) and tapping
end of stub axle (2) (with hub nut (4) installed) until outer CV joint (3) is fully seated on interconnecting
shaft.
Fig. 33: Outer CV Joint Correctly Installed On Interconnecting Shaft

2 - CROSS
3 - OUTER C/V JOINT ASSEMBLY
4. Outer CV joint assembly must be installed on interconnecting shaft until cross (2) of outer CV joint
assembly (3) is seated against circlip on interconnecting shaft (1).
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Fig. 34: Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot Clamp


3 - CLAMP
4 - SEALING BOOT
5. Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in seal boot service package (DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
TYPE OF GREASE) into outer CV joint assembly housing. Put the remaining amount into the sealing
boot (4).
6. Install outer CV joint sealing boot to interconnecting shaft clamp evenly on sealing boot.
7. Clamp sealing boot onto interconnecting shaft (2) using crimper, Crimping Tool C-4975A and the
following procedure. Place Crimping Tool C-4975A (1) over bridge of clamp (3).

1 - CLAMP
2 - JAWS OF CRIMPING TOOL C-4975A MUST BE
4 - SEALING BOOT
8. Tighten nut on Crimping Tool C-4975A until jaws on tool (2) are closed completely together, face to
face.
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Fig. 36: Crimping Tool Installed On Sealing Boot Clamp

1 - CLAMP
4 - SEALING BOOT
CAUTION: Seal must not be dimpled, stretched, or out-of-shape in any way. If

seal is NOT shaped correctly, equalize pressure in seal and shape it
by hand.
9. Position outer CV joint sealing boot (4) into its retaining groove on outer CV joint housing. Install sealing
boot to outer CV joint retaining clamp (1) evenly on sealing boot.
10. Clamp sealing boot onto outer CV joint housing using Crimping Tool C-4975A (3) and the following
procedure. Place Crimping Tool C-4975A over bridge of clamp (1).

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1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD HOUSING
4 - JAWS OF CRIMPING TOOL C-4975A MUST BE
5 - SEALING BOOT
11. Tighten nut on Crimping Tool C-4975A until jaws on tool are closed completely together (4), face to
face.
12. Install the halfshaft requiring boot replacement back on the vehicle. See Differential and Driveline/Half
Shaft - Installation.
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2009 Chrysler Town & Country LX

Differential & Driveline - Grand Caravan, Town & Country

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

NOISE OR VIBRATION IN TURNS

CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION

This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:

SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION

This problem could be a result of:

 A worn or damaged half shaft inner tripod joint.

VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

This problem could be a result of:

 Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).

Fig. 1: Nut At Halfshaft

Fig. 2: Front Brake Mounting

Fig. 3: Properly Supported Disc Brake Caliper - Typical

Fig. 4: Strut To Steering Knuckle Attaching Bolts

Fig. 5: Disengaging Inner Tripod Joint From Transaxle

Fig. 6: Right Halfshaft From Intermediate Shaft

Fig. 7: Mid Shaft Bearing

Fig. 8: Intermediate Shaft

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17. Remove the intermediate shaft (1).

Fig. 9: Intermediate Shaft

1. Install the intermediate shaft into the transaxle.

Fig. 10: Mid Shaft Bearing

Fig. 11: Outer CV Joint Inspection

Fig. 12: Correctly Installed Eccentric Attaching Bolt

CAUTION: If the vehicle being serviced is equipped with eccentric strut

adapter attaching bolts to a torque of 169 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 13: Torquing Front Half Shaft To Hub Nut

BOOT, DRIVE SHAFT, INNER

Fig. 14: Spider Assembly Removal From Tripod Joint Housing

1 - TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING

Fig. 15: Spider Assembly Retaining Snap-Ring

Fig. 16: Spider Assembly Removal From Interconnecting Shaft

CAUTION: Do not hit spider assembly bearings when removing spider

Fig. 17: Sealing Boot Installation On Interconnecting Shaft

Fig. 18: Spider Assembly Installation On Interconnecting Shaft

Fig. 19: Spider Assembly On Interconnecting Shaft

1 - DO NOT HIT BEARINGS WHEN INSTALLING THE

Fig. 20: Spider Assembly Retaining Snap-Ring Installed

Fig. 21: Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot Clamp - Typical

1 - CRIMPING TOOL C-4975A

Fig. 22: Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed - Typical

CAUTION: The following positioning procedure determines the correct air

Fig. 23: Trim Stick Inserted For Venting CV Joint

1 - INNER CV JOINT SEALING BOOT

CRIMP TYPE BOOT CLAMP

Fig. 24: Crimping Tool Installed On Sealing Boot Clamp

13. Place Crimping Tool C-4975A (3) over bridge of clamp.

Fig. 25: Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed

LATCHING TYPE BOOT CLAMP

Fig. 26: Clamping Tool Installed On Sealing Boot Clamp

Fig. 27: Sealing Boot Clamp Correctly Installed

1 - INNER TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING

BOOT, DRIVE SHAFT, OUTER

Fig. 28: Outer C/V Joint Seal Boot Clamps

Fig. 29: Outer C/V Joint Removal From Interconnecting Shaft

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1 - SOFT HAMMER (TAP INNER RACE ONLY)

Fig. 30: Circlip Removal From Interconnecting Shaft

1 - SNAP RING PLIERS

NOTE: Always use a new circlip.