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Front Axle: Specifications Dodge Charger VI

Differentials & Drive Axles 3 illustrations

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio3.07
Ring Gear Diameter175 mm (6.9 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash0.05-0.11 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)
Differential Torque-to-Rotate190-260 N.cm (17-23 in. lbs.)
Pinion Housing Torque-to-Rotate130-260 N.cm (12-23 in. lbs.)
Pinion Depth Shim Size1.15-2.11mm (0.045-0.083 in.) Available in 0.04 mm (0.0015 in.) increments
Pinion Bearing Preload Spacer Size9.60-10.59mm (0.378-0.417 in.) Available in 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) increments
Differential Bearing Preload Shim Size1.31-2.51 mm (0.051-0.099 in.) Available in 0.04 mm (0.0015 in.) increments
Differential Backlash Shim Size1.34-2.98 mm (0.053-0.117 in.) Available in 0.04 mm (0.0015 in.) increments
DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Bolt, Axle Cover-to-Housing (M10x40)6548
Bolt, Axle Cover-to-Housing (M8x25)3425
Bolt, Axle Housing-to-Engine6548
Bolt, Intermediate Shaft-to-Engine2519
Bolt, Pinion Housing-to-Axle Housing3425
Nut, Pinion Flange475350
Plug, Axle Housing Fill3022
Bolts, Axle Assembly Support Bracket2821

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: REMOVAL

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-481392-S03705606742012062200000).
  2. Remove both front halfshafts. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-481402-S26056269572012062200000).
  3. Remove front intermediate shaft assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-481402-S26056269572012062200000).
  4. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-481401-S38279247952012062200000).
  5. Remove RH catalytic converter/exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to «CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL»(ref-481405-S13204078982012062200000).
  6. Separate power steering return line (3) from cradle by unfastening clips (1). (Scheme 1)
  7. Remove front axle housing support bracket (1). (Scheme 2)
  8. Remove seven front axle assembly-to-oil pan bolts. Remove axle assembly (1) from vehicle. (Scheme 3)