1994 JEEP CHEROKEE length

The transmission rear output shaft opening is
closed off simply by leaving the transfer case bolted
in place. However, if the transfer case has been re-
moved, a shipping plug can used to close off this
opening.
The torque converter hub opening in the pump and
the pump vent require special tools to close them off.
The converter hub seal cap is made from thin wall
tube anda3mm(1/8 in.) thick disc (Fig. 12). A re-
taining strap is needed to secure the seal cup for
testing. The strap can be made from 32 mm (1-1/4
in.) wide stock (Fig. 13). The strap attaching hole po-
sitions are approximate only. Measure hole position
on the converter housing before drilling.
The pump vent tool is made from 6 mm (1/4 in.)
rod and 5 mm (3/16 in.) plate (Fig. 14). The fabri-
cated tools can all be made from mild steel or alumi-
num stock.
AIR PRESSURE LEAK TEST PROCEDURE
(1) Install vent plug, converter hub seal cup and
cup retaining strap (Fig. 15).(2) Close off remaining transmission openings with
rubber plugs, or stoppers.Do not close off rear
cooler line fitting. Air pump will be attached to
this fitting.
(3) Attach Air Pump 7700 to rear cooler line fit-
ting. Connect length of copper tube to fitting. Then
attach air pump hose to tube with hose clamp (Fig.
16).
(4) Apply thick soapy water solution to suspected
leak areas.
CAUTION: The recommended test pressure is 8
psi. The maximum allowable test pressure is 10 psi.
Do not exceed specified test pressure.
(5) Pressurize transmission to 8 psi with air pump.
(6) Observe suspected leak areas. Air bubbles ap-
pearing in soapy water solution indicate leak points.
(7) Remove test tools and plugs after test comple-
tion and make necessary repairs as described in Leak
Correction procedure.
Fig. 12 Converter Hub Seal Cup
Fig. 13 Seal Cup Retaining Strap
Fig. 14 Pump Vent Plug
Fig. 15 Vent Plug And Hub Seal Cup Installation
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(2) Slide sprag shaft out of adapter housing and re-
move park sprag and spring (Fig. 14).
(3) Remove snap ring and slide plug and pin as-
sembly out of housing (Fig. 14).
(4) If park rod must be serviced, remove valve
body and remove rod.
Inspection
Check the sprag shaft for scores and for free move-
ment in the housing and sprag.
Check the sprag and control rod springs for loss of
tension or distortion. Check the square lug on the
sprag for broken edges. Check the lugs on the gover-
nor support (park gear) for broken edges.
Check the knob on the end of the control rod for
nicks, burrs and free turning.
Replace any park lock components that are worn or
damaged.
The park lock rods used in Chrysler 3-speed trans-
missions are different lengths. If the rod must be re-
placed, be sure to install the correct length and
shape rod.
COMPONENT INSTALLATION
(1) Install park lock rod on valve body.
(2) Install reaction plug and pin assembly in the
housing and install the snap ring.
(3) Position sprag and spring in housing and in-
stall sprag shaft. Be sure square lug on sprag is fac-
ing park gear and that spring is positioned so it
moves sprag away from park gear.
(4) Install valve body.
(5) Install adapter housing and transfer case.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH SERVICE
The starter feed circuit of the switch is through the
switch center terminal (Fig. 15). It provides a ground
for the starter solenoid circuit through the gearshift
lever in park and neutral only.
The two outer terminals of the park/neutral posi-
tion switch are for the backup lamp switch circuit.
SWITCH TEST PROCEDURE
(1) Remove wiring connector from switch.
(2) Test continuity between switch center terminal
and transmission case. Continuity should exist only
when transmission is in Park or Neutral. Replace
switch if continuity occurs in any gear other than
Park or Neutral.
(3) Shift into reverse and test continuity between
two outside terminals on switch. Continuity should
exist only when transmission is in reverse.
(4) Leave transmission in reverse and test continu-
ity between each switch outer terminal and transmis-
sion case. Continuity should not exist between either
pin and case in reverse.
(5) If switch tests OK, check gearshift linkage ad-
justment or backup light circuit. Replace switch if it
fails continuity tests.
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Position drain pan under neutral switch.
(2) Disconnect switch wires.
(3) Remove switch from transmission.
(4) Move shift lever to Park and Neutral positions.
Inspect manual lever fingers, lever and shaft for
proper alignment with switch opening in case. Re-
place lever if worn or bent. Do not attempt to
straighten the lever.
(5) Install new switch and seal in case. Tighten
switch to 33 Nzm (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Adjust transmission fluid level as required.
(7) Verify switch operation.
SPEEDOMETER SERVICE
Rear axle gear ratio and tire size determine speedom-
eter pinion requirements. If the pinion must be re-
placed, refer to the parts catalogue information for the
correct part. It is important for speedometer accuracy
that the pinion have the correct number of teeth.
Fig. 14 Park Lock Components
Fig. 15 Park/Neutral Position Switch And Manual
Lever
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(22) Remove oil pump bolts and remove pump with
bridge-type Puller 7536 (Fig. 14).
(23) Remove race from oil pump (Fig. 15).
(24) Remove fourth gear overdrive planetary gear
and overdrive direct clutch assembly (Fig. 16).
(25) Remove race from fourth gear overdrive plan-
etary (Fig. 17).
(26) Remove thrust bearing, race and overdrive
planetary ring gear (Fig. 18).
(27) Measure stroke length of overdrive brake pis-
ton as follows:
(a) Mount dial indicator on case (Fig. 19).
(b) Mount Gauge Tool 7546 so it contacts piston
(Fig. 19).(c) Apply 57-114 psi air pressure through piston
apply port and note piston stroke on dial indicator.
Stroke length should be: 1.40 - 1.70 mm (0.055 -
0.0699 in.).
Fig. 14 Oil Pump Removal
Fig. 15 Oil Pump Race Removal
Fig. 16 Removing Fourth Gear Planetary And Direct
Clutch Assembly
Fig. 17 Fourth Gear Planetary Race Removal
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(34) Remove race from hub of overdrive support
(Fig. 26).
(35) Measure stroke length of second coast brake
piston rod as follows:
(a) Make reference mark on piston rod (Fig. 27)
as shown.(b) Apply 57-114 psi air pressure through piston
feed hole and check stroke length with Gauge Tool
7552 (Fig. 27).
(c) Stroke length should be 1.5 - 3.0 mm (0.059 -
0.118 in.).
(d) If stroke length is incorrect, install new pis-
ton rod and recheck stroke. If stroke is still incor-
rect, replace second coast brake band.
(e) Replacement piston rods are available in two
different lengths which are: 71.4 mm (2.811 in.)
and 72.9 mm (2.870 in.).
(36) Remove second coast brake piston snap ring
with Snap Ring Plier Tool 7540. Then remove piston
cover and piston assembly with compressed air ap-
plied through piston feed hole (Fig. 28).
Fig. 27 Measuring Second Coast Brake Piston Rod
Stroke
Fig. 26 Remove Overdrive Support Race
Fig. 28 Removing Second Coast Brake Cover And
Piston
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(4) Measure stroke length of clutch piston as fol-
lows:
(a) Mount oil pump on torque converter. Then
mount clutch on oil pump (Fig. 5).
(b) Mount dial indicator on clutch and position
indicator stylus on clutch piston (Fig. 6).
(c) Apply compressed air through clutch feed hole
in oil pump and note piston stroke length. Stroke
length should be 1.85 - 2.15 mm (0.0728 - 0.0846
in.).
(5) Replace clutch pack retainer if stroke length is
incorrect. Refer to chart in Specifications section for
replacement retainer thicknesses.
Fig. 2 Checking One-Way Clutch
Fig. 3 Removing Overdrive Clutch From Gear
Fig. 4 Removing Clutch Drum Bearing And Race
Fig. 5 Assembling Converter, Pump And Clutch For
Test
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(15) Remove one-way clutch and outer race as as-
sembly. Then separate race from clutch (Fig. 14).
(16) Remove thrust washer (Fig. 15).
(17) Measure clutch disc thickness. Minimum al-
lowable thickness is 1.84 mm (0.0724 in.).(18) Measure free length of piston return springs
with springs in retainer (Fig. 16). Length should be
16.8 mm (0.661 in.).
(19) Check clutch piston check ball (Fig. 17). Shake
piston to see if ball moves freely. Then check ball
sealing by applying low pressure compressed air to
ball inlet as shown. Air should not leak past check
ball.
Fig. 14 Removing One-Way Clutch
Fig. 15 Removing Planetary Thrust Washer
Fig. 16 Checking Piston Return Spring Length
Fig. 17 Testing Clutch Piston Check Ball
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(7) Coat race and bearing with petroleum jelly and
install in planetary ring gear (Fig. 22).
(8) Verify bearing/race size. Outside diameter of race
is 47.8 mm (1.882 in.) and inside diameter is 24.2 mm
(0.953 in.). Outside diameter of bearing is 46.8 mm
(1.843 in.) and inside diameter is 26 mm (1.024 in.).
(9) Lubricate and install new O-rings on clutch pis-
ton. Then install piston in clutch drum.
(10) Install piston return springs in clutch piston
(Fig. 23).
(11) Install piston snap ring. Compress piston re-
turn springs with Tool 7538 and shop press (Fig. 24).(12) Install clutch pack in drum. Install steel plate
first, then a disc (Fig. 25). Continue installation se-
quence until required number of discs and plates
have been installed.
(13) Install clutch pack retainer with flat side fac-
ing downward. Then install retainer snap ring (Fig.
26). Compress springs with suitable tool.
(14) Measure clutch piston stroke length again (re-
fer to procedure outlined in disassembly procedure ).
If stroke length is incorrect, install new clutch discs
or select fit retainer. Retainer thicknesses are out-
lined in the Specifications section.
(15) Install clutch drum bearing and race assembly
(Fig. 27). Be sure bearing rollers face upward as shown.
Outside diameter of assembled bearing and race is 50.2
Fig. 24 Installing Clutch Piston Snap Ring
Fig. 22 Install Ring Gear Bearing And Race
Fig. 23 Installing Piston Return Springs
Fig. 25 Installing Clutch Discs And Plates
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(8) Remove support seal rings (Fig. 6).
(9) Measure free length of piston return springs
with springs mounted in retainer (Fig. 7). Length
should be 17.23 mm (0.678 in.).
(10) Clean support components and dry them with
compressed air.
(11) Inspect overdrive support and brake piston. Re-
place support and piston if either part is worn or dam-
aged.
ASSEMBLING OVERDRIVE SUPPORT
(1) Lubricate new support seal rings. Then com-
press rings and install them on support (Fig. 8).
(2) Lubricate and install new O-rings on brake pis-
ton. Then carefully seat piston in support.(3) Install return springs on brake piston.
(4) Compress return springs with Spring Compres-
sor 7537 (Fig. 5) and install piston snap ring.
(5) Install support bearing race and clutch drum
thrust washer (Fig. 4).
(6) Install thrust bearing and front and rear bear-
ing races. Thrust bearing rollers should face upward
as shown (Fig. 9).
(7) Verify thrust bearing/race sizes (Fig. 9).
²Front race outer diameter is 47.8 mm (1.882 in.)
and inside diameter is 30.7 mm (1.209 in.).
Fig. 9 Installing Support Thrust Bearing And Races
Fig. 6 Removing Support Seal Rings
Fig. 7 Checking Piston Return Spring Length
Fig. 8 Installing Support Seal Rings
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