Dodge Journey: Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 313: Identifying Differential Assembly
- - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
- - RING GEAR
- - TRANSFER SHAFT
- - PINION GEAR
- - PINION SHAFT
- - SIDE GEAR
The 41TE differential is a conventional open design. It consists of a ring gear and a differential case. The differential case consists of pinion and side gears, and a pinion shaft. The differential case is supported in the transaxle by tapered roller bearings .
OPERATION
The differential assembly is driven by the transfer shaft by way of the differential ring gear. The ring gear drives the differential case, and the case drives the driveshafts through the differential gears. The differential pinion and side gears are supported in the case by thrust washers and a pinion shaft. Differential pinion and side gears make it possible for front tires to rotate at different speeds while cornering.
Drive, final
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Disassembly
Fig. 314: Removing/Installing Differential Cover Bolts
- DIFFERENTIAL COVER BOLTS
- DIFFERENTIAL COVER
NOTE: The transfer shaft should be removed for differential repair and
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See also:
Crossmember, front fore and aft
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. If equipped, remove the engine belly pan.
Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Fore/Aft Crossmember
3. Remove the front engine mount thru-bolt (2).
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Disassembly
NOTE: The strut assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be
disassembled
and assembled.
For the disassembly and assembly of the strut assembly, use strut spring
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Diagnosis and Testing
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped
with airbags, disable
the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering
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