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If equipped, unplug torque converter clutch
plug, located near the dipstick.
CAUTION: Raise vehicle. Remove front wheels. Refer
to Suspension, Group 2 to remove or install wheel
hub nut and both drive shafts. Remove torque converter dust cover. Mark
torque converter and drive plate with chalk, for
reassembly. Remove torque converter mounting
bolts.
Fig. 1 Remove Upper and Lower Oil Cooler Hoses
Fig. 2 Engine Support Fixture
Fig. 3 Remove Bell Housing Upper Bolts
Fig. 4 Remove or Install Left Splash Shield
Fig. 5 Remove or Install Access Plug in Right Splash Shield to Rotate Engine Crankshaft
Fig. 6 Remove or Install Wire to Neutral/Park Safety Switch
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Remove or install starter. Remove or install lower
bell housing bolts. Carefully work transaxle and torque converter as-
sembly rearward off engine block dowels and disen- gage converter hub from end of crankshaft.
Attach a
small ``C'' clamp to edge of bell housing. This will
hold torque converter in place during transaxle
removal. Lower transaxle and remove assembly from
under the vehicle. When installing transaxle, reverse the above proce-
dure. If torque converter was removed from transaxle be
sure to align pump inner gear pilot flats with torque
converter impeller hub flats. Adjust gearshift and throttle cables.
Refill transaxle with MOPAR tATF PLUS (Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid) Type 7176.
DISASSEMBLY SUBASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Prior to removing any transaxle subassemblies,
plug all openings and thoroughly clean exterior of
the unit, preferably by steam. Cleanliness through
entire disassembly and assembly cannot be overem-
phasized. When disassembling, each part should be
Fig. 7 Remove or Install Engine Mount Bracket from Front Crossmember
Fig. 8 Remove or Install Front Mount InsulatorThrough-Bolt and Bell Housing Bolts
Fig. 9 Positioning Transmission Jack
Fig. 10 Remove or Install Left Engine Mount
Fig. 11 Remove or Install Left Engine Mount from Engine
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washed in a suitable solvent, then dried by com-
pressed air. Do not wipe parts with shop towels. All
mating surfaces in the transaxles are accurately ma-
chined; therefore, careful handling of all parts must
be exercised to avoid nicks or burrs. Remove all old sealant before applying new MO-
PAR tAdhesive Sealant.
Use only MOPAR tAdhesive Sealant when install-
ing oil pan. Put MOPAR tAdhesive Sealant on the oil pan
flange (Fig. 2) and on all oil pan bolts (underside of
bolt head).
Fig. 12 Raise or Lower Transaxle
Fig. 13 Pry Engine for Clearance
Fig. 1 Transaxle Oil Pan Bolts
Fig. 2 Transaxle Oil Pan
Fig. 3 Oil Filter Screws
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Remove or install neutral starting and back-up
lamp switch.
Measuring input shaft end play before disassembly
will usually indicate when a thrust washer change is required, (except when major parts are replaced). The
thrust washer is located between input and output
shafts. Attach a dial indicator to transaxle bell housing
with its plunger seated against end of input shaft
(Fig. 9). Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play
reading. End play specifications are 0.19 to 1.50 mm
(.008 to .060 inch). Record indicator reading for reference when reas-
sembling the transaxle.
Fig. 4 Oil Filter
Fig. 5 Remove or Install Parking Rod E-Clip
Fig. 6 Parking Rod
Fig. 7 Valve Body Attaching Bolts
Fig. 8 Valve Body and Governor Tubes
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Fig. 9 Measure Input Shaft End Play
Fig. 10 Loosen Lock Nut and Tighten Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw
Fig. 11 Pump Attaching Bolts
Fig. 12 Install Tool C-3752 with Adapters L-4437
Fig. 13 Oil Pump with No. 1 Thrust Washer
Fig. 14 Oil Pump Gasket
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CAUTION: The input shaft for transaxles without a
torque converter clutch has 2 seal rings. The input
shaft for a transaxle with a torque converter clutch
has three seal rings.
Fig. 15 Loosen Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw
Fig. 16 Kickdown Band and Strut
Fig. 17 Front Clutch Assembly
Fig. 18 No. 2 Thrust Washer and Rear Clutch
Fig. 19 No. 3 Thrust Washer
Fig. 20 Front Planetary Gear Snap Ring
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Fig. 21 Front Planetary Gear Assembly
Fig. 22 No. 6 Thrust Washer
Fig. 23 Sun Gear Driving Shell
Fig. 24 Sun Gear Driving Shell Components
Fig. 25 No. 9 Thrust Washer
Fig. 26 Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
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Fig. 27 No. 10 Thrust Washer
Fig. 28 Overrunning Clutch Cam Assembly
Fig. 29 Overrunning Clutch Rollers and Springs
Fig. 30 Loosen or Adjust Low-Reverse Band
Fig. 31 Low-Reverse Band and Strut
Fig. 32 No. 11 Thrust Washer
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