
INSTALL (1) Install the power steering pump back into the
vehicle in the reverse order of removal, between cyl-
inder head and dash panel (Fig. 20). (2) Install the wiring harness connector back on
the H-valve located on the air conditioning fluid
lines (Fig. 20). (3) Raise vehicle See Hoisting, Group 0.
(4) Install the power steering pump on its mount-
ing bracket, and the hose locator bracket. Install the
bolt/stud and 2 bolts attaching the power steering
pump to its mounting bracket, and the bolts attach-
ing the hose locator bracket (Fig. 19). Torque all fas-
teners to 31 N Im (280 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the power steering fluid pressure hose,
banjo bolt and seal washer onto power steering pump
(Fig. 4). Pressure hose is to be installed so it is
routed to the left of the hose locator bracket (Fig.
19). Torque the banjo bolt to 31 N Im (275 in. lbs.).
Inspect the O-rings on the banjo bolt to ensure
they are not damaged and located correctly. (6) Install the low pressure fluid return hose from
the power steering pump back on the steel tube on
the steering gear (Fig. 4). Install hose clamp, be sure
the hose clamp is installed past the retaining bead
the steel tube. Install the hose routing clip on the
power steering pump bolt/stud, install clip retaining
nut and tighten. (7) Install the serpentine accessory drive belt (Fig.
18). Be sure the belt is correctly installed and
aligned on all pulleys before starting engine. (8) Install the right front underhood splash shield.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use Mopar T, Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(9) Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct
fluid level. (10) Connect the negative battery cable on the
negative battery post. (11) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in sys-
tem. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect sys-
tem for leaks. See Checking Fluid Level.
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY SERVICE
SAGINAW VANE SUBMERGED PUMP
REMOVE
(1) Remove the pulley with Puller C-4333 (C-4068)
(Fig. 1).
CAUTION: Do not hammer on power steering pump
pulley. This will damage the pulley and the power
steering pump. (2) Replace pulley if bent, cracked, or loose.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the pulley with Installer C-4063 (Fig.2).
Do not use the tool adapters.
(2) Ensure that the tool and the pulley remain
aligned with the pump shaft. Prevent the pulley from
being cocked on the shaft. (3) Force pulley flush with the end of the shaft.
Fig. 1 Pulley Removal (Typical)
Fig. 2 Pulley Installation (Typical)
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With Serpentine Belts; Run engine until warm (5
min.) and note any belt chirp. If chirp exists, move
pulley outward approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in.). If
noise increases, press on 1.0mm (0.040 in.). Be careful
that pulley does not contact mounting bolts.
SAGINAW T/C STYLE PUMP
REMOVE
(1) Mount power steering pump assembly in a vise
using one of the pump mounting bosses (Fig. 3). Do not
clamp the body of the power steering pump in vise.
Do not press or hammer on the shaft of the
power steering pump in an attempt to remove
the pulley. This will damage the internal compo-
nents of the power steering pump. (2) Remove the power steering pump pulley from the
power steering pump shaft using Puller, Special Tool
C-4333 (Fig. 4).
INSTALL
Do not press or hammer on the shaft of the
power steering pump in an attempt to install the
pulley. This will damage the internal components
of the power steering pump. (1) Place the power steering pump pulley on the end
of the power steering pump shaft. Make sure the pulley
is installed squarely on the end of the shaft (Fig. 5).
CAUTION: When installing the pulley on the Saginaw
T/C style power steering pump. The spacer that is
provided with either the replacement power steering
pump or pulley MUST be used when the pulley is in- stalled on the pump. The spacer provides for the cor-
rect pulley location on the power steering pump to
provide correct accessory drive belt alignment. The
alignment is critical in controlling accessory drive belt
noise. It also prevents the pulley from contacting the
power steering pump when it is installed, causing
power steering pump or pulley damage.
(2) Install the spacer provided with the replacement
power steering pump or power steering pulley into the
hub of the power steering pump pulley (Fig. 5).
(3) Insert the Pulley Installer, Special Tool C-4063,
(without adapters) through hole in spacer. Then
thread it into the end of the power steering pump
shaft (Fig. 6). Tighten the installer into shaft.
Fig. 4 Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley
Fig. 5 Pulley And Spacer Installed On Pump
Fig. 3 Power Steering Pump Mounted In Vise
Ä STEERING 19 - 21

POWER STEERING PUMPÐINITIAL OPERATION
CAUTION: The fluid level should be checked with
engine off to prevent injury from moving compo-
nents. Use only Mopar TPower Steering Fluid. Do
not use automatic transmission fluid. Do not over-
fill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.
The dipstick should indicate FULL COLDwhen the
fluid is at normal temperature of approximately 21ÉC
to 27ÉC (70ÉF to 80ÉF). (1) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
proper level. (2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine. (4) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(5) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops. Then turn the engine off. (6) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(7) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock. (8) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill
as required. (9) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
Fig. 4 Remove Reservoir (Typical)Fig. 5 Flow Control Valve Fitting Removal/Installation
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POWER STEERING GEAR INDEX
page page
General Information ....................... 25
Outer Tie Rod ........................... 27 Steering Gear Service
..................... 25
GENERAL INFORMATION
The power steering gear (Fig. 1) should NOT be
serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or oil leak
occurs. The complete steering gear should be
replaced. If a steering gear boot needs to be replaced due to
damage, refer to the power steering gear service sec-
tion in this manual for proper procedure. The power steering system consists of these four
major components. Power Steering Gear, Power Steer-
ing Pump, Pressure Hose, and Return Line. Turning of
the steering wheel is converted into linear travel
through the meshing of the helical pinion teeth with
the rack teeth. Power assist steering is provided by an
open center, rotary type control valve which directs oil
from the pump to either side of the integral rack piston. Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. As required
steering effort increases, as in a turn. The torsion bar
twists, causing relative rotary motion between the
rotary valve body and the valve spool. This movement
directs oil behind the integral rack piston, which, in
turn, builds up hydraulic pressure and assists in the
turning effort. The drive tangs on the pinion of the power steering
pump mate loosely with a stub shaft. This is to permit
manual steering control to be maintained if the drive
belt on the power steering pump should break. How-
ever, under these conditions, steering effort will be
increased.
STEERING GEAR SERVICE
The power steering gear should NOT be ser-
viced or adjusted. If a malfunction or oil leak
occurs. The complete steering gear should be
replaced.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle See Hoisting, Group 0. Put oil drain
pan under vehicle to catch power steering fluid. (2) Remove front road wheels.
(3) Remove both tie rod ends from steering knuckles,
using Puller Special Tool C-3894-A (Fig. 1). (4) Disconnect engine damper strut from crossmem-
ber (if so equipped). (5) Remove the 3 front suspension crossmember at-
taching bolts and the nut (Fig. 2) from the locating
stud. Lower front suspension crossmember, using
Fig. 1 Power Steering Gear Assembly
Ä STEERING 19 - 25

bolts and nut on locating stud (Fig. 2). The right rear
crossmember stud is a pilot that correctly locates
the crossmember. Tighten down this bolt first,
then torque all 4 crossmember fasteners to 122
N Im (90 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Proper torque on the crossmember to
frame rail mounting bolts is very important.
(3) Torque the 4 bolts (Fig. 3) attaching the steering
gear assembly to front crossmember, to 68 N Im (50 ft.
lbs.). To ensure proper alignment of the steering
gear tighten left front bolt first. (4) Attach the engine damper strut from the engine
to the crossmember (if so equipped). (5) Attach the fluid tubes (Fig. 3) from the power
steering pump to the fittings on the steering gear.
Torque the fluid pressure line to steering gear tube nut
to 31 N Im (275 in. lbs.).
(6) Mount the outer tie rod ends to the steering
knuckles. Install the tie rod end to steering knuckle
attaching nuts. Torque the tie rod end to steering
knuckle nuts to 52 N Im (38 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin
in tie rod end. (7) Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on
vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129
N Im (95 ft. lbs.).
(8) Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid. (9) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
(Full-Cold) proper level. (10) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(11) Add fluid if necessary.
(12) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(13) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in
system. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect
system for leaks. Fill pump reservoir to correct
level with Mopar t, Power Steering Fluid, or
equivalent. See Checking Fluid Level.
(14) Lower front wheels of vehicle back on the
ground. (15) Adjust toe (Refer to Group 2 Suspension).
OUTER TIE ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Loosen inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut (Fig.
4). (2) Remove outer tie rod to steering knuckle cotter
pin and attaching nut (Fig. 4). (4) Remove the tie rod end from steering knuckles, using Puller Special Tool C-3894-A (Fig. 5).
(5) Remove outer tie rod from inner tie rod.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod. Make
sure jam nut is on inner tie rod (Fig. 4). (2) Do not tighten jam nut.
(3) Install outer tie rod onto steering knuckle. In-
stall tie rod to steering knuckle attaching nut and
torque to 52 N Im (38 ft.lbs.).
CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the
steering gear boot to become twisted. (See Wheel
Alignment in the suspension section of this service
manual).
(4) Make toe adjustment by turning inner tie rod.
(5) Tighten the inner to outer tie rod jam nut to 75
N Im (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Lubricate tie rod boot groove
with silicone type lubricant before installing outer
boot clamp, making sure boot is not twisted.
Fig. 4 Outer Tie Rod
Fig. 5 Tie Rod End Removal
Ä STEERING 19 - 27

TRANSAXLE
CONTENTS
page page
41TE FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE . 85
41TE FOUR SPEED TRANSAXLE HYDRAULICSCHEMATICS ........................ 170
41TE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS .......... 145
A-523, A-543, and A-568 MANUAL TRANSAXLE ........................... 1 SPECIFICATIONS
...................... 183
THREE SPEED TORQUEFLITE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .......................... 35
THREE SPEED TRANSAXLE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS ........................ 162
A-523, A-543, and A-568 MANUAL TRANSAXLE INDEX
page page
Bearing Adjustment Procedure .............. 31
Differential Bearing Preload Adjustment ........ 33
Gearshift Linkage Adjustment (Cable Operated) . . 2
General Information ........................ 1 In-Car Transaxle Disassemble/Assemble
........ 4
Out of Car TransaxleÐDisassemble and Assemble . 6
Subassembly-Recondition .................. 15
Transaxle Removal and Installation ............ 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety goggles should be worn at all times
when working on these transaxles. All manual
transaxles use SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting SG
and/or SG-CC qualifications, as the lubricant in order
to reduce wear. This 5-speed manual transaxles combine gear reduc-
tion, ratio selection, and differential functions in one
unit. It is housed in a die-cast aluminum case (Fig. 1). All shift forks are cast iron.
Do not interchange 1-2
or 5th shift fork pads with the 3-4 shift fork pads.
All synchronizers use a winged strutdesign that
prevents the struts from popping out of position. If any synchronizer is to be disassembled, mark
all parts so that they will be reassembled in the
same position.
CAUTION: 1-2 synchronizer assembly components
must NOT be interchanged with any other synchro-
nizer assembly. Do not interchange with previous
model years transaxles; they will NOT function cor-
rectly.
A-523 AND A-543 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The A-523 manual transaxle is used in all 4-cylinder
applications, except high output turbocharged engines.
The A-543 manual transaxle is used only with V-6
engines. To reduce wear, the manual transaxle uses SAE
5W-30 engine oil as the lubricant. Gear ratios for the A-523 and A-543 are as follows:
1stÐ3.31, 2cdÐ2.06, 3rdÐ1.36, 4thÐ0.97, 5thÐ0.71,
ReverseÐ3.14. The final drive ratio is 3.77.
CAUTION: All gears and shafts must not be inter-
changed with previous model years; they will not
function correctly.
Fig. 1 External Transaxle Components
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A-568 HEAVYÐDUTY MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The greater torque of the high output turbo engines
require a stronger transmission. It includes a die-cast
aluminum case and a stronger, coarse-pitch gear set. It
has five forward speed ratios and reverse. Gear ratios
are as follows: 1stÐ3.31, 2ndÐ1.89, 3rdÐ1.28,
4thÐ0.94, 5thÐ0.71, ReverseÐ3.14. Final drive ratio
of 3.85 was selected for maximum performance. All
forward gears are synchronized. To reduce wear, this transaxle, in common with other
manual transaxles, uses SAE 5W-30 engine oil as the
lubricant.
IDENTIFICATION
A-523, A-543, and A-568: the transaxle model, assem-
bly number, build date, and final-drive ratio are
stamped on a tag that is attached to the top of the
transaxle (Fig. 2). Certain transaxle assemblies utilize high-
strength Steel in various gears to provide adequate
life in heavy-duty applications. Therefore, it is im-
perative that the correct transaxle assembly
number is utilized when ordering service parts.
Also, be sure to reinstall this tag whenever it is
removed, so the information is available for future
service. The last eight digits of the Vehicle Identification
Number (V.I.N.) are stamped on a raised boss on top
of the clutch housing area.
GEARSHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (CABLE
OPERATED)
Before replacing the gearshift selector cable or
crossover cable for a hard-shiftingcomplaint, dis-
connect both cables at the transaxle (Fig. 3). Then,
from the driver's seat, manually operate the gear-
Fig. 2 A-523, A-543, and A-568 Transaxle Identification
Fig. 3 Gearshift Mechanism
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CAUTION: Be sure crossover bellcrank does NOT
move when tightening adjusting screw (Fig. 10).
CAUTION: Proper torque to the crossover cable ad-
justing screw is very important (Fig. 10).
(6) Remove lock pin from gearshift housing and re-
install lock pin (so long end is up) in gear shift hous-
ing. Tighten lock pin to 8 N Im (70 in. lbs.).
(7) Check for shift into first and reverse.
(8) Gearshift mechanism and cables are now func-
tioning properly.
IN-CAR TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLE/ASSEMBLE
The following items can be serviced without remov-
ing the transaxle from the vehicle:
² Gear shift housing
² Synchronizers
² Intermediate shaft speed gears
² Input shaft
² Reverse idler gear and shaft
² Shift forks and pads
² Shift rails ²
Roller detents
² Speedometer pinion
² All external covers
Observe following procedure:
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove both shift cables from shift cover levers.
(3) Remove left front wheel and tire assembly and
left splash shield. (4) Place drain pan under transaxle and remove
transaxle rear end cover. (5) Push out the fifth fork roll pin and slide the fifth
fork and synchronizer sleeve off the rail/hub. (6) Remove the fifth hub snap ring, hub assembly
and speed gear. (7) Remove fifth gear nut and fifth input gear.
(8) Remove the bearing retainer plate, interlock
plate and shuttles.
CAUTION: Before removing the gearshift housing
assembly, reverse the lock pin (so the long end is
down) and insert lock pin into the same threaded
hole. This procedure will save time when the gear
shift housing assembly is reinstalled. (9) Remove selector shaft housing bolts (note the two
pilot bolts) and remove housing. (10) Remove roller detents and springs, noting that
the rollers align with the shift rails. (11) Push out the 1-2 and 3-4 lug roll pins, remove
the reverse pivot lever and fifth rail C-Clip. If a roll
pin or C-Clip falls, be sure to remove it from the
bottom of the case. (12) Pull out the fifth shift rail and remove the fifth
shift lug and interlock pin. If the pin falls, be sure to
remove it from the bottom of the case. (13) Remove the intermediate shaft ball bearing
snap ring and the bearing support plate. (14) Remove reverse shift rail and lug assembly.
(15) Remove the reverse idler shaft and gear assem-
bly. (16) Rotate the 1-2 shift lug and rail, and 3-4 shift
lug towards the front of the vehicle. (17) Firmly grasp both the input and intermediate
shaft assemblies and pull them out of the transmission
with the 1-2 and 3-4 shift rails, lugs and forks. The differential assembly can only be serviced
by removing the complete transaxle from the
vehicle because bearing preload must be reset. The components listed in the first paragraph can now
be serviced. Refer to the appropriate subassembly
recondition section.
To reassemble the transaxle in the vehicle, reverse
the above procedure using the proper sealants. Fill the
transaxle with SAE 5W-30 engine oil to the bottom of
the fill hole in the end cover.
Fig. 9 Install Cables
Fig. 10 Adjusting Crossover Cable
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