(c) Vehicle is used for trailer towing or heavy
load hauling.
FLUID/FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove oil pan and drain fluid.
(3) Clean oil pan and pan magnet. Then clean re-
maining gasket material from gasket surface of
transmission case.
(4) Remove fluid filter screws and remove filter.
(5) Position new filter on valve body and install fil-
ter screws. Tighten screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Adjust rear band at this time if required.
(7) Position new gasket on oil pan and install pan
on transmission. Tighten pan bolts to 150 in. lbs. (17
Nzm) torque.
(8) Adjust front band at this time if required.
(9) Lower vehicle and refill transmission with Mo-
par ATF Plus, type 7176 fluid.
REFILLING AFTER OVERHAUL OR FLUID/FILTER
CHANGE
The most effective way to avoid overfilling after a
fluid change or overhaul is as follows:
(1) Remove dipstick and insert clean funnel in
transmission fill tube.
(2) Add following initial quantity of Mopar ATF
Plus to transmission:
(a) If only fluid and filter were changed, add3
pints (1-1/2 quarts)of ATF Plus to transmission.
(b) If transmission was completely overhauled
and torque converter was replaced or drained, add
10 pints (5 quarts)of ATF Plus to transmission.
(3) Apply parking brakes.
(4) Start and run engine at normal curb idle speed.
(5) Apply service brakes, shift transmission
through all gear ranges then back to Neutral, and
leave engine running at curb idle speed.
(6) Remove funnel, insert dipstick and check fluid
level. Add only enough fluid to bring level toMIN
dot mark on dipstick.
(7) Drive vehicle until transmission fluid is at nor-
mal operating temperature. Then recheck fluid level
as described in next step.
(8) Leave engine running at curb idle speed, shift
into Neutral, and check fluid level again. This time,
add just enough fluid to bring level up toMAX ar-
row mark but do not overfill.
(9) When fluid level is correct, shut engine off, re-
lease park brake, remove funnel, and reseat dipstick
in fill tube.
SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (YJ)
(1) Check linkage adjustment by starting engine in
Park and Neutral.(2) Adjustment is OK if engine starts only in park
and Neutral. Adjustment is incorrect if engine starts
in one but not both positions.
(3) If engine starts in any position other than Park
or Neutral, or if engine will not start at all, park/
neutral position switch may be faulty.
(4) Shift transmission into Park.
(5) Raise vehicle.
(6) Check condition of shift rods, bellcrank,
bellcrank brackets and linkage bushings/grommets
(Fig. 2). Tighten, repair, replace worn, damaged
parts. Do not attempt adjustment if linkage compo-
nents are worn or damaged.
(7) Loosen shift rod trunnion lock bolt or nut. Be
sure upper shift rod slides freely in trunnion (Fig. 2).
Also be sure shift rods and bellcrank rotate freely
and do not bind at any point.
(8) Verify that manual lever is in Park detent (Fig.
2). Move lever all the way rearward to be sure it is in
Park.
(9) Check for positive engagement of park lock by
attempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not
turn when park pawl is engaged.
(10) Adjust shift rod trunnion to a obtain free pin
fit in bellcrank arm and tighten trunnion lock bolt or
nut. Prevent shift rod from turning while tightening
bolt or nut. Gearshift linkage lash must be elimi-
nated to obtain proper adjustment. Eliminate lash by
pulling downward on shift rod and pressing upward
on bellcrank.
(11) Confirm proper adjustment by starting engine
in Park and Neutral. Engine should start in these
positions only.If engine starts in any position
other than Park or Neutral, adjustment is in-
correct or neutral switch is faulty.
(12) Lower vehicle and verify that steering lock op-
erates correctly.
SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT (XJ)
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Release cable adjuster clamp to unlock cable
(Figs. 3 and 4). Clamp is at transmission end of ca-
ble.
(4) Unsnap cable from transmission cable bracket.
(5) Move transmission shift lever fully rearward to
Park detent. Lever is on manual valve shaft at driver
side of case.
(6) Verify positive engagement of park lock by at-
tempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not ro-
tate when park lock is engaged.
(7) Snap cable into cable bracket.
(8) Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster
clamp down until it snaps into place.
(9) Check engine starting. Engine should start only
in Park and Neutral.
(10) Lower vehicle.
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(7) Align valve body and seat it on case. Be sure
manual lever shaft and accumulator spring are prop-
erly seated.
(8) Hold valve body in position and install one or
two attaching bolts to hold valve body in place.
(9) Install remaining valve body bolts. Tighten all
bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern to 12 Nzm (105 in-
lbs) torque.
(10) Install new oil filter and tighten filter screws
to4Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(11) Connect converter solenoid wire to case con-
nector.
(12) Install manual and throttle levers on throttle
lever shaft. Tighten lever clamp screws and check for
free operation. Shaft and levers must operate freely
without any bind.
(13) Install oil pan and new gasket. Tighten pan
bolts to 17 Nzm (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Install seal on neutral switch, install switch in
case, and connect switch wires.
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Fill transmission with Mopar ATF Plus, Type
7176 fluid.
(17) Adjust gearshift linkage and throttle valve
(kickdown) cable if necessary.
GOVERNOR AND PARK GEAR SERVICE
GOVERNOR/PARK GEAR REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Mark both propeller shaft yokes for assembly
reference and disconnect propeller shafts at transfer
case.
(3) Disconnect speed sensor wires and remove
speedometer adapter and sensor.
(4) Position support stand under transmission con-
verter housing.
(5) Remove rear crossmember.
(6) Disconnect parking brake cable at equalizer
and disconnect exhaust components as necessary.
(7) Support transfer case with jack.
(8) Remove bolts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission adapter housing and remove transfer case.
(9) Remove bolts attaching adapter, or extension
housing to transmission and remove adapter/housing.
(10) Loosen but do not remove bolts that attach
governor body to park gear.
(11) Rotate transmission output shaft until gover-
nor weight assembly is accessible. Then remove
E-clip at this end of governor shaft.
(12) Remove governor valve and shaft from gover-
nor body (Fig. 13).
(13) Remove snap rings and washers that retain
governor body and park gear assembly on output
shaft (Fig. 14).
(14) Remove governor body-park gear assembly
from output shaft (Fig. 15).
GOVERNOR BODY/PARK GEAR DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove bolts attaching governor body to park
gear; then separate body from gear.
Fig. 13 Governor Valve And Shaft Removal
Fig. 14 Governor Body/Park Gear Retaining Snap
Rings And Thrust Washer Position
Fig. 15 Governor Body And Park Gear Removal/
Installation
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SPEEDOMETER COMPONENT INSTALLATION
AND INDEXING (TWO-PIECE SENSOR)
(1) Replace speedometer O-ring if cut, torn, or
worn.
(2) If oil seal in metal speedometer adapter needs
replacement, remove old seal with pointed tool. Then
install new seal with Special Tool C-4004. Push seal
into place with tool until tool bottoms (Fig. 27).
(3) Clean speedometer adapter mounting surface of
transmission, or transfer case thoroughly.
(4) Lubricate adapter seals with transmission
fluid.
(5) Count number of teeth on speedometer pinion.
Do this before installing pinion and adapter.(6) Note range numbers on face of speedometer
adapter (Fig. 27). These numbers correspond to num-
ber of teeth on speedometer pinion.
(7) Install pinion in adapter and install assembled
pinion and adapter in transmission or transfer case.
(8) Rotate speedometer adapter until required
range numbers are at 6 o'clock position (Fig. 28).
Verify that range numbers correspond to num-
ber of teeth on pinion.
(9) Push speedometer adapter into place until
seated.
(10) Install speedometer adapter clamp and bolt.
Tighten bolt to 11 Nzm (100 in. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install sensor adapter on speedometer
adapter. Tighten sensor adapter coupling nut to 17
Nzm (150 in. lbs.) torque.
(12) Carefully align and insert vehicle speed sensor
into sensor adapter.
(13) Install bolt that attaches speed sensor to
adapter. Tighten bolt to 5-8 Nzm (48-72 in. lbs.)
(14) Connect wires to speed sensor.
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Check top off transmission fluid level if neces-
sary.
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE AND FITTING
SERVICE
The transmission cooler lines are attached with
quick connect fittings. Two types of fitting will be
used.
Fig. 25 Location Of Index Numbers On Speedometer
Adapter (Unit Style Sensor)
Fig. 26 Speedometer Components (With Two-Piece
Sensor)
Fig. 27 Installing Speedometer Adapter Seal (With
Two-Piece Sensor And Metal Adapter)
Fig. 28 Indexing Speedometer Adapter (With
Two-Piece Sensor)
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CONNECTING COOLER LINES AND FITTINGS
(ALL TYPES)
(1) Wipe cooler line and fitting clean with shop
towel.
(2) Insert cooler line into fitting. Then push line
inward until retainer or insert secures line. A snap or
click sound will be heard when the insert tabs or re-
tainer clip seats behind the cooler line flange.
(3)Pull outward on cooler lines/fittings to
verify they are properly secured.
CAUTION: The wire retainer clips or insert release
tabs secure the cooler lines. If the clips or tabs are
deformed, distorted, or not fully seated, normal
fluid pressure could unseat the lines resulting in
fluid loss and transmission damage. Be very sure
the cooler lines are firmly secured as described in
step (3).
CONVERTER DRAINBACK CHECK VALVE SERVICE
The converter drainback check valve is located in
the cooler outlet (pressure) line near the radiator
lower tank. The valve prevents fluid drainback when
the vehicle is parked for lengthy periods. The valve
check ball is spring loaded and has an opening pres-
sure of approximately 2 psi. Refer to the cooler flow
test procedure for valve testing.
The valve is serviced as an assembly; it is not re-
pairable. Do not clean the valve if restricted, or con-
taminated by sludge, or debris. If the valve fails, or if
a transmission malfunction occurs that generates
sludge and/or clutch particles and metal shavings,
the valve must be replaced.
The valve must be removed whenever the cooler
and lines are reverse flushed. The valve can be flow
tested when necessary. The procedure is exactly the
same as for flow testing a cooler.
If the valve is restricted, installed backwards, or in
the wrong line, it will cause an overheat condition
and possible transmission failure.
CAUTION: The drainback valve is a one-way valve.
As such, it must be properly oriented in terms of
flow direction. In addition, the valve must only beinstalled in the pressure line. Otherwise flow will be
blocked causing overheat and eventual transmis-
sion failure.
TRANSMISSION COOLER FLOW TESTING
The transmission main and auxiliary coolers, plus
the drainback valve, should be flow tested whenever
fluid overheating is noted.
Restricted flow caused by contamination, or a
cooler malfunction, reduces lubrication fluid flow
throughout the transmission. This can result in fluid
overheating, fluid breakdown, bushing wear, shift
problems and component failure.
Normal color of transmission fluid varies from
bright red, to light pink. Fluid overheating is indi-
cated when fluid color ranges from orange-brown to
black, and the fluid smells burned, or contains
sludge.
CAUTION: If a transmission malfunction contami-
nates the fluid with clutch disc and metal particles,
the cooler and lines must be reverse flushed thor-
oughly. Flushing will prevent sludge and particles
from flowing back into the transmission and con-
verter after repair.
Cooler flow is tested by measuring the amount of
fluid pumped through the cooler in a specified time
by the transmission oil pump.The same flow test
procedure is used for the drainback valve, main
cooler, and auxiliary cooler.
Cooler And Drainback Valve Flow Test Procedure
(1) Test flow throughdrainback valveas follows:
(a) Add extra quart of ATF Plus to transmission.
(b) Disconnect pressure line at radiator fitting, or
at drainback valve and position hose or valve end
in one quart test container.
(c) Shift transmission into neutral, run engine at
idle speed for 20 seconds, and note flow from valve.
Use stopwatch to check test time.
(d) Replace drainback valve if flow is less than
one quart in 20 seconds, is intermittent, or does
not flow at all.
(e) Connect pressure hose to radiator fitting and
proceed to cooler flow test.
(2) Test flow throughmain cooleras follows:
(a) Disconnect cooler return (rear) line at trans-
mission and place it in one quart test container.
(b) Add extra quart of fluid to transmission.
(c) Shift transmission into neutral, run engine at
idle speed for 20 seconds, and note flow from valve.
Use stopwatch to check test time.
(d) Replace cooler if fluid flow is less than one
quart in 20 seconds, is intermittent, or does not
flow at all.
Fig. 33 New Style Fitting Insert (On Cooler Line)
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if damaged. Inspect the park gear for chipped or
worn gear teeth or damaged ring grooves. Replace
the gear, if damaged.
Check the teeth on the park gear for wear or dam-
age. Replace the gear if necessary. Inspect the metal
seal rings on the park gear hub. Replace the rings
only if severely worn, or broken.
Minor scratches, or burrs on governor components
can be cleaned up with oil-soaked crocus cloth. How-
ever, do not attempt to salvage components that are
severely worn or scored.
The governor valve is made of aluminum and
the output shaft has been spotfaced to accept
the valve. The aluminum valve must not be
used in prior transmissions. The valve can only
be used with an output shaft that has been
spotfaced for valve end clearance. In addition,
the governor body and output shaft must be
properly indexed during reassembly. Be sure to
index these components as described in the
Transmission Assembly and Adjustment proce-
dures.
Check condition of the park gear seal rings, ring
grooves and gear teeth (Fig. 45). Replace the gear as
an assembly if the teeth or ring grooves are worn, or
damaged.
Replace the park gear front and rear seal rings if
cracked, or worn. The front ring is a plain type andthe rear ring is a hook style. If replacement rings are
both hook-style, be sure the ring ends are properly
hooked together.
GOVERNOR/PARK GEAR ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate governor components with Mopar
ATF Plus transmission fluid during assembly.
(2) Install new seal rings on park gear hub (Fig.
45). Install ring with interlock ends first and ring
with plain ends last. Slip each ring on hub and seat
them in grooves. Verify that rear ring ends are se-
curely interlocked before proceeding.
CAUTION: Exercise care when installing the rings.
They are easily broken if overspread or twisted dur-
ing installation.
(3) Insert filter screen in park gear. Note that gear
has one filter bore that is concentric and one that
has a notch in it. Filter goes in bore that is concen-
tric as shown (Fig. 39).
(4) Position governor body on park gear. Be sure
filter is properly aligned in body recess.
(5) Install governor-to-park gear bolts snug but not
to required torque at this time.
Fig. 44 Governor Components (30RH/32RH)
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CAUTION: The throttle valve, shuttle valve plug, 1-2
shift valve and 1-2 governor plug are made of
coated aluminum. Aluminum components can be
identified by the dark color of the special coating
applied to the surface (or by testing with a magnet).
DO NOT polish or sand aluminum valves or plugs
with any type of material, or under any circum-
stances. This practice might damage the special
coating and cause the valves and plugs to stick and
bind.
Inspect the valves and plugs for scratches, burrs,
nicks, or scores. Also inspect the coating on the alu-
minum valves and plugs (Fig. 119). If the coating is
damaged or worn through, the valve (or valve body)
should be replaced.
Aluminum valves and plugs should not be sanded
or polished under any circumstances. However, minor
burrs or scratches on steel valves and plugs can beremoved with crocus cloth but do not round off the
valve or plug edges. Squareness of these edges is vi-
tally important. These edges prevent foreign matter
from lodging between the valves, plugs and bore.
Inspect all the valve and plug bores in the valve
body. Use a penlight to view the bore interiors. Re-
place the valve body if any bores are distorted or
scored. Inspect all of the valve body springs. The
springs must be free of distortion, warpage or broken
coils.
Trial fit each valve and plug in its bore to check
freedom of operation. When clean and dry, the valves
and plugs should drop freely into the bores. Valve
body bores do not change dimensionally with use. If
the valve body functioned correctly when new, it will
continue to operate properly after cleaning and in-
spection. It should not be necessary to replace a
valve body assembly unless it is damaged in han-
dling.
Fig. 118 Shift Valves And Pressure Regulator Plugs
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(6) Verify that reaction shaft support hub seal
rings are hooked together (Fig. 155).
(7) Coat front clutch thrust washer with petroleum
jelly to hold it in place. Then install washer over re-
action shaft hub and seat it on pump (Fig. 156).
CAUTION: The thrust washer bore (I.D.), is cham-
fered on one side. Make sure the chamfered side is
installed so it faces the pump.(8) Thread two Pilot Stud Tools C-3288-B into bolt
holes in oil pump flange (Fig. 157).
(9) Align and install oil pump gasket (Fig. 157).
(10) Lubricate oil pump seals with Mopar Door-
Ease, or Ru-Glyde, Door Eze, or ATF Plus.
(11) Install oil pump (Fig. 158). Align and position
pump on pilot studs. Slide pump down studs and
work it into front clutch hub and case by hand. Then
install two or three pump bolts to hold pump in
place.
(12) Remove pilot stud tools and install remaining
oil pump bolts. Tighten bolts alternately in diagonal
pattern to 20 Nzm (15 ft-lbs).
CHECKING INPUT SHAFT END PLAY
(1) Measure input shaft end play (Fig. 159).
(2) Attach dial indicator to converter housing. Po-
sition indicator plunger against input shaft and zero
indicator.
Fig. 153 Front Band Linkage Installation
Fig. 154 Installing Front Band Pivot Pin Access Plug
Fig. 155 Reaction Shaft Support Seal Rings
Fig. 156 Front Clutch Thrust Washer Installation
Fig. 157 Installing Pilot Studs And Oil Pump Gasket
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(3) Move input shaft in and out and record read-
ing. End play should be 0.56 - 2.31 mm (0.022 - 0.091
in.).
(4) If end play is incorrect, transmission is incor-
rectly assembled, or output shaft thrust washer
and/or thrust plate are worn and need to be changed.
VALVE BODY INSTALLATION
(1) Install new manual lever shaft seal in case.
Use 15/16 deep well socket to install seal.
(2) Make sure neutral switch hasnotbeen in-
stalled in case. Remove switch if necessary as it will
interfere with valve body installation.
(3) Install new seal rings on accumulator piston
(Fig. 160). Lubricate accumulator piston, seals and
accumulator bore with transmission fluid.
(4) Install accumulator piston and spring (Fig. 160)
in case.(5) Place valve body manual lever in low to move
park lock rod rearward.
(6) Position valve body on case. Work park rod past
sprag and install valve body-to-case bolts finger
tight.
(7) Install park/neutral position switch in case.
Tighten switch to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Align valve body on case (Fig. 161).
(9) Install and tighten valve body-to-case bolts al-
ternately and evenly to 12 Nzm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
Start at center and work outward when tightening
bolts.Do not overtighten valve body bolts. This
could result in distortion and cross leakage af-
ter installation..
(10) Connect converter clutch solenoid wire to case
connector (Fig. 161).
(11) Install new filter on valve body (Fig. 162).
Tighten filter screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.).
BAND ADJUSTMENT AND OIL PAN
INSTALLATION
(1) Adjustfront bandas follows:
(a) Loosen locknut.
(b) Tighten adjusting screw to 72 in. lbs. torque.
(c) Back off front band adjusting screw as fol-
lows:
²On 30RH (2.5L), back adjusting screw off 2
1/2 turns
Fig. 158 Installing Oil Pump And Reaction Shaft
Support
Fig. 159 Checking Input Shaft End Play
Fig. 160 Installing Accumulator Piston And Spring
Fig. 161 Valve Body Installation
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