1994 JEEP CHEROKEE transmission

30RH/32RH TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
INDEX
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ConverterÐPump SealÐDrive Plate Service . . . 109
Transmission and Converter Installation....... 109Transmission and Converter Removal........ 108
TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER REMOVAL
(1) Remove fan shroud attaching bolts.
(2) Disconnect transmission fill tube at upper
bracket.
(3) Raise vehicle.
(4) Remove inspection cover from converter hous-
ing and remove skid plate for access, if necessary.
(5) Remove transmission fill tube and fill tube
O-ring.
(6) Remove starter motor.
(7) Mark propeller shafts and axle yokes for align-
ment reference.
(8) Disconnect propeller shafts at yokes. Secure
shafts to frame rails with wire.
(9) Disconnect exhaust pipes at exhaust manifolds,
if necessary.
(10) Drain transfer case lubricant.
(11) Disconnect vehicle speed sensor wires.
(12) Disconnect transfer case shift linkage.
(13) Disconnect gearshift linkage and throttle ca-
ble at transmission levers.
(14) Disconnect park/neutral position switch wires.
(15) Disconnect and remove crankshaft position
sensor. Retain sensor bolt for reinstallation.
CAUTION: The crankshaft position sensor can be
damaged during transmission removal (or installa-
tion) if the sensor is still bolted to the engine block.
To avoid damage, remove the sensor before remov-
ing the transmission.
(16) Remove converter housing access cover and
mark drive plate and converter for alignment refer-
ence.
(17) Remove bolts attaching converter to drive
plate.
(18) Support engine with support stand.
(19) Support transmission-transfer case assembly
with transmission jack. Secure transmission to jack
with safety chain.
(20) Remove bolts/nuts attaching cushion and
torque arm bracket to skid plate (Fig. 1).
(21) Remove skid plate, or rear crossmember, if
equipped.
(22) Lower transmission slightly and disconnect
cooler lines at transmission.Refer to In-Vehicle
Service section for procedures.(23) Remove bolts attaching transmission to en-
gine.
(24) Move transmission and converter rearward
until clear of crankshaft.
(25) Hold converter in position and lower transmis-
sion until converter housing clears engine.
(26) Remove converter from transmission.
(27) Remove transfer case from transmission.
(28) If necessary, following components can now be
serviced:
²torque converter
²torque converter drive plate
²oil pump seal
²engine rear core hole plugs
²engine rear oil galley plugs
Fig. 1 Transmission Rear Mount
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CONVERTERÐPUMP SEALÐDRIVE PLATE SERVICE
Drive Plate
The drive plate can be replaced or removed for service
access after the transmission is out of the vehicle (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: On YJ models with a 2.5L engine and
30RH transmission, special bolts are used to attach
the driveplate to the crankshaft. These bolts have a
smaller hex head for torque converter clearance.
DO NOT interchange these bolts with similar size
bolts for any reason.
Torque Converter
The torque converter can be replaced or removed
for service access after the transmission has been re-
moved (Fig. 2).
The torque converter is not a serviceable part. If
the converter is contaminated or damaged in any
way, it must be replaced as an assembly.Do not at-
tempt to flush a converter contaminated by
metal or clutch facing particles. Flushing will
not remove these contaminants.
A new torque converter and oil pump are used in
30RH/32RH transmissions built after the 1993
model year. The new converter has a different
style drive hub. The hub was changed to accept
the new design drive flats on the oil pump inner
gear. The drive flats replace the square lugs used
previously. If converter replacement should be-
come necessary, be sure to use the new style con-
verter. The new converter and oil pump are not
interchangeable with previous style parts.The oil pump seal is accessible and can be replaced af-
ter the transmission and torque converter are removed.
Use Remover Tool C-3981B to remove the seal
(Fig. 3). To use the tool, first start the tool into the
seal by hand. Next, thread the tool into the seal as
far as it will go. Use a wrench on the tool hex to turn
the tool. Continue tightening until all the tool
threads firmly grip the metal part of the seal. Then
tighten the tool puller screw to withdraw the seal
from the pump body.
Use Installer Tool C-4193 to install and seat the
seal (Fig. 4).
Be sure to lubricate the pump seal and converter
hub with transmission fluid before installation.
TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The transmission oil cooler and lines
must be reverse flushed if repair corrected a prob-
lem that generated sludge and/or debris. Sludge
and metal or friction particles from a gear or clutch
pack failure must be removed before reinstalling
the transmission. This is necessary to avoid re-con-
taminating the repaired transmission. Failure to re-
move sludge or debris from the cooler and lines
will result in a repeat failure and shop comeback.
Fig. 2 Typical Converter And Drive Plate
Fig. 3 Pump Seal Removal
Fig. 4 Pump Seal Installation
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(1) Lubricate converter drive hub and pump seal
with Mopar ATF Plus, or Dexron II transmission
fluid. Then install converter. Turn converter back
and forth to align drive slots in converter hub with
pump gear lugs. Be sure converter is fully seated in
pump (Fig. 5).
(2) Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp or
metal strap attached across converter housing.
(3) Position transmission on jack and secure it
with safety chains.
(4) Raise transmission and align converter with
drive plate.
(5) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower
or tilt transmission to align converter housing with
engine block dowels.
(6) Install two converter housing lower attaching
bolts and tighten bolts to draw housing toward en-
gine.
(7) Install and tighten converter attaching bolts.
(8) Install and tighten bolts that attach transmis-
sion to engine (Fig. 6).
(9) Install crankshaft position sensor as follows:
CAUTION: Clearance between the sensor pickup
face and driveplate ring gear must be correctly es-
tablished before engine startup. A cardboard
spacer, attached to the sensor face, is used for thispurpose. Failure to establish correct clearance will
result in sensor breakage.
(a) Remove any remaining fragments of original
cardboard spacer from sensor pickup face.
Fig. 5 Checking Torque Converter Seating
Fig. 6 Transmission Attachment
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(b) Align and install new spacer on sensor
pickup face. Spacer has adhesive backing so it will
adhere to sensor face.
(c) Insert sensor into housing until it just
touches ring gear teeth. Then install and tighten
sensor attaching bolt. Correct clearance is estab-
lished when spacer is peeled off by ring gear dur-
ing engine startup.
(10) Install transmission fill tube and O-ring (Fig.
6).
(11) Connect transmission cooler lines to fittings.
Refer to Figure 7 for cooler line identification.(12) Position support stand under transmission
and remove transmission jack.
(13) Install transfer case on transmission adapter.
Tighten attaching nuts to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Install rear crossmember and attach transmis-
sion rear support to crossmember.
(15) Connect vehicle speed sensor wires.
(16) Install inspection cover on converter housing.
(17) Install exhaust pipes and support brackets, if
removed.
(18) Install starter motor.
(19) Connect wires to park/neutral position switch.
(20) Connect gearshift and linkage and throttle ca-
ble.
(21) Connect transfer case shift linkage.
(22) Connect propeller shafts to transfer case
yokes.
(23) Connect front exhaust pipes and catalytic con-
verter support bracket bolts (if removed).
(24) Install skid plate, rear cushion and bracket, if
removed.
(25) Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug
hole with Mopar Dexron II.
(26) Lower vehicle and fill transmission to correct
level with ATF Plus, type 7176 fluid.
(27) Install fan shroud and bolts (if removed).
(28) Check and adjust gearshift linkage if neces-
sary. Then check and adjust throttle cable if neces-
sary.
Fig. 7 Transmission Cooler Line Location And
Identification
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30RH/32RH TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL
INDEX
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Adapter Housing and Park Lock Component
Overhaul............................ 120
Front Clutch Overhaul.................... 125
Front Servo and Band Overhaul............ 136
Governor and Park Gear Overhaul.......... 121
Oil Pump Overhaul...................... 122
Overhaul Service Information............... 118
Overrunning ClutchÐLow-Reverse DrumÐRear
Support Overhaul...................... 118
Planetary Gear Train Overhaul............. 131Rear Clutch Overhaul.................... 128
Rear Servo and Band Overhaul............. 136
Transmission Assembly and Adjustment
Procedures........................... 146
Transmission Assembly Tips............... 146
Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection . . . 118
Transmission Disassembly................. 112
Valve Body Assembly and Adjustment........ 144
Valve Body Disassembly and Inspection...... 138
TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY
(1) Clean transmission exterior with steam gun or
with solvent. Wear eye protection during cleaning
process.
(2) Remove throttle and shift levers from valve
body manual shaft and throttle lever shaft.
(3) Mount transmission in repair stand C-3750-B
(Fig. 1).
(4) Remove nuts attaching adapter, or extension
housing to transmission case.
(5) Remove adapter/extension housing and gasket
(Fig. 2).
(6) Remove rear bearing and snap ring, if
equipped.
(7) Remove park/neutral position switch and seal
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 Transmission Mounted On Typical Repair
Stand
Fig. 2 Adapter Housing Removal/Installation (4 x 4
Models)
Fig. 3 Park/Neutral Position Switch Removal/
Installation
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(8) Remove oil pan bolts and remove pan and gas-
ket (Fig. 4).
(9) Remove hex head valve body attaching bolts
(Fig. 5).
(10) Disconnect solenoid wire from case connector
(Fig. 6).
(11) Lift valve body upward, guide park rod out of
case opening and remove valve body (Fig. 7).
(12) Remove accumulator spring and piston (Fig.
8).(13) Remove front band pivot pin access plug (Fig.
9). Plug is accessible through converter housing. Use
1/4 inch drive extension to remove plug as shown.
(14) Loosen front band adjusting screw locknut 4-5
turns. Then tighten band adjusting screw until band
is tight around front clutch retainer. This prevents
front/rear clutches from coming out with pump and
possibly damaging clutch or pump components.
Fig. 4 Oil Pan Removal/Installation
Fig. 5 Valve Body Attaching Bolt Locations (Typical)
Fig. 6 Solenoid Wire Connection
Fig. 7 Valve Body Removal/Installation
Fig. 8 Removing/Installing Accumulator Piston And
Spring
Fig. 9 Removing/Installing Front Band Pivot Pin
Access Plug
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(15) Remove oil pump bolts.
(16) Thread bolts of Slide Hammer Tools C-3752
into threaded holes in pump body flange (Fig. 10).
(17) Bump slide hammer weights outward to re-
move pump and reaction shaft support assembly from
case (Fig. 10).
(18) Loosen front band adjusting screw until band
is completely loose.
(19) Squeeze front band together and remove band
strut (Fig. 11).
(20) Remove front band reaction pin with pencil
magnet. Pin is accessible from converter housing side
of case (Fig. 12).
(21) Remove front band lever (Fig. 13)
(22) Slide front band rearward and onto driving
shell. Band will not be removed until after front/rear
clutch removal.
(23) Remove front and rear clutch units as assem-
bly. Grasp input shaft, hold clutch units together and
remove them from case (Fig. 14).(24) Lift front clutch off rear clutch (Fig. 15). Set
clutch units aside for disassembly, cleaning and over-
haul.
Fig. 10 Removing Oil Pump/Reaction Shaft Support
Fig. 11 Removing/Installing Front Band Strut
Fig. 12 Removing Front Band Reaction Pin
Fig. 13 Removing/Installing Front Band Lever
Fig. 14 Removing Front/Rear Clutch Assemblies
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(25) Remove output shaft thrust washer from out-
put shaft (or from rear clutch hub).
(26) Remove output shaft thrust plate from output
shaft hub (Fig. 16).
(27) Slide front band off driving shell (Fig. 17) and
remove band from case.
(28) Remove E-clip from one end of governor valve
shaft and remove valve and shaft from governor body
(Fig. 19). Reinstall E-clip on shaft to avoid losing it.
(29) Remove thick snap, thrust washer and thin
snap ring that retain governor body and park gear
on shaft (Fig. 19).
(30) Loosen bolts attaching governor body to park
gear.(31) Mark position of governor body on park gear
with center punch or scriber.
Fig. 15 Separating Front/Rear Clutch Assemblies
Fig. 16 Removing/Installing Output Shaft Thrust
Plate
Fig. 17 Front Band Removal/Installation
Fig. 18 Removing Governor Valve And Shaft
Fig. 19 Governor Body/Park Gear Attachment
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