(6) Let engine run at normal curb idle speed, apply
service brakes. Then shift transmission through all
gear ranges and back to PARK (leave engine run-
ning).
(7) Remove dipstick and check fluid level. Add only
enough fluid to bring level to Full mark on dipstick.
Do not overfill.If too much fluid is added, excess
amount can be removed with suction gun and
plastic tubing. Tubing only has to be long
enough to extend into oil pan.
(8) When fluid level is correct, shut engine off, re-
lease park brake, remove funnel, and reseat dipstick
in fill tube.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
SERVICE
Use the DRB scan tool to diagnose transmission
control module function whenever a fault is sus-
pected. Replace the module only when the scan tool
indicates the module is actually faulty.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
REPLACEMENT
The transmission control module is mounted under
the instrument panel. On left hand drive models, it is
at the driver side of the lower finish panel (Fig. 2).
On right hand drive models, it is at the passenger
side of the lower finish panel (Fig. 3).
To remove the module, disconnect the wire harness,
remove the mounting screws and remove the module
from the finish panel. Tighten the module mounting
screws securely after installation. Also be sure the
wire harness is not twisted, kinked or touching any
body panels.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
SWITCH TESTING
Test switch continuity with an ohmmeter. Discon-
nect the switch and check continuity at the connector
terminal positions and in the gear ranges indicated
in Figure 3. Switch continuity should be as follows:
²Continuity should exist between terminals B and
C with the transmission in Park and Neutral only
(Fig. 4).²Continuity should exist between terminals A and E
with the transmission in Reverse (Fig. 4).
²Continuity should exist between terminals A and
G with the transmission in third gear (Fig. 4).
²Continuity should exist between terminals A and
H with the transmission in first and/or second gear
(Fig. 4).
²Continuity should not exist in D position.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Disconnect switch wire harness connector.
(3) Pry washer lock tabs upward and remove
switch attaching nut and tabbed washer (Fig. 5).
(4) Remove switch adjusting bolt (Fig. 5).
(5) Slide switch off manual valve shaft.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
(1) Disconnect shift linkage rod from shift lever on
left side of transmission.
Fig. 2 TCM Location (Left Hand Drive)
Fig. 3 TCM Location (Right Hand Drive)
Fig. 4 Park/Neutral Position Switch Terminals And
Testing
JAW-4 IN-VEHICLE SERVICE 21 - 183
(2) Rotate manual shift lever all the way rearward.
Then rotate lever forward two detent positions to
Neutral.
(3) Install switch on manual valve shaft and in-
stall switch adjusting bolt finger tight. Do not tighten
bolt at this time.
(4) Install tabbed washer on manual valve shaft
and install switch attaching nut. Tighten nut to 6.9
Nzm (61 in. lbs.) torque but do not bend washer lock
tabs over nut at this time.
(5) Verify that transmission is in Neutral.
(6) Rotate switch to align neutral standard line
with vertical groove on manual valve shaft (Fig. 6).
(7) Align switch standard line with groove or flat
on manual valve shaft.
(8) Tighten switch adjusting bolt to 13 Nzm(9ft.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Bend at least two washer lock tabs over switch
attaching nut to secure it.
(10) Connect shift linkage rod to shift lever on left
side of case.
(11) Connect switch wires to harness and lower ve-
hicle.
(12) Check switch operation. Engine should start
in Park and Neutral only.
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY SOLENOIDS
SOLENOID REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission oil pan drain plug and
drain fluid.
(2) Remove pan bolts and remove oil pan.(3) Remove oil screen bolts and remove screen (Fig.
7) and gasket. Discard the gasket.
(4) Disconnect solenoid wire connector (Fig. 8).
(5) If all solenoids are being removed, mark or tag
wires for assembly reference before disconnecting
them.
(6) Remove bolt attaching solenoids to valve body
and remove solenoids (Fig. 9). Do not allow any valve
body components to fall out when solenoids are re-
moved.
(7) Clean oil filter and pan with solvent and dry
with compressed air.
(8) Remove old sealer material from oil pan and
transmission case.
Fig. 5 Park/Neutral Position Switch Removal/
Installation
Fig. 6 Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment
Fig. 7 Oil Screen Removal/Installation
21 - 184 AW-4 IN-VEHICLE SERVICEJ
(4) Install new O-ring on speed sensor and install
sensor in transmission case.
(5) Install sensor bracket and retainer bolt.
Tighten bolt to 7.4 Nzm (65 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect sensor wire harness connector.
SPEED SENSOR ROTORÐSPEEDOMETER DRIVE
GEAR
ROTORÐDRIVE GEAR REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove components necessary to gain access to
rotor and drive gear such as propeller shaft, transfer
case, crossmember, and shift linkage.
(3) Disconnect speedometer cable and/or speed sen-
sor.
(4) Remove adaptor housing.
(5) Remove speedometer drive gear snap ring (Fig.
39).
(6) Remove the speedometer drive gear and spacer
(if equipped).
(7) Remove rotor by carefully prying it off output
shaft with wood dowel or hammer handle (Fig. 40).
(8) Clean sealing surfaces of transmission case and
extension/adaptor housing.
ROTOR AND DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
(1) Install rotor, spacer (if equipped) and drive gear
on output shaft. Then install drive gear snap ring
(Fig. 39).
(2) Apply bead of Loctite 599 sealer, to transmis-
sion case sealing surface and install extension/
adapter housing on case.(3) Tighten adaptor housing bolts to 34 Nzm (25 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Install components removed to gain access to
rotor and drive gear.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) SERVICE
A separate throttle position sensor is used for au-
tomatic transmission applications. The sensor is at-
tached to the base of the throttle body. Refer to
Group 14 for TPS service and adjustment.
TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CABLE REPLACEMENT
THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL
(1) In engine compartment, disconnect cable from
throttle linkage. Then compress cable mounting ears
and remove cable from engine bracket (Fig. 41).
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove transmission oil pan.
(4) Disengage cable from throttle valve cam (Fig.
42).
(5) Remove cable bracket bolt and remove cable
and bracket from case (Fig. 43).
(6) Remove and discard cable seal.
THROTTLE CABLE INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate and install new seal on cable.
(2) Insert cable in transmission case.
(3) Attach cable to throttle cam (Fig. 42).
(4) Install cable bracket on case and tighten at-
taching bolt to 10 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque (Fig. 43).
(5) Remove old sealer material from oil pan and
transmission case. Clean oil pan with solvent and dry
it with compressed air.
Fig. 40 Removing Speed Sensor Rotor
Fig. 39 Removing/Installation Speedometer Drive
Gear
JAW-4 IN-VEHICLE SERVICE 21 - 193
(6) Apply bead of Loctite 599 sealer to oil pan seal-
ing surface. Sealer bead should be at least 3 mm (1/8
in.) wide. Then install pan and tighten pan bolts to 7
Nzm (65 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install new gasket on oil pan drain plug. Install
and tighten plug to 20 Nzm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Connect cable to engine bracket and throttle
linkage.
(9) Fill transmission with Mopar Dexron/Mercon
IIE.
(10) Adjust the cable as described in cable adjust-
ment procedure.
TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Shift transmission into Park, shut engine off
and raise hood.
(2) Press cable release button (Fig. 44).
(3) Push cable conduit back into cable sheath as
far as possible (Fig. 45).
(4) Rotate lever on throttle body to wide open
throttle position. Cable will ratchet to correct adjust-
ment point as lever is rotated (Fig. 45).
Fig. 43 Removing/Installing Transmission Throttle
Cable And Bracket
Fig. 41 Transmission Throttle Cable Attachment
Fig. 42 Removing/Installing Transmission Throttle
Cable
21 - 194 AW-4 IN-VEHICLE SERVICEJ
the front bumper and radiator support be removed
for access to the cooler lines and attaching bracket.
REVERSE FLUSHING MAIN AND AUXILIARY
COOLERS AND COOLER LINES
Reverse flushing the cooler and lines will prevent
sludge and particles from flowing back into the
transmission after repair. The flushing procedure ap-
plies to standard (in-radiator) coolers and auxiliary
coolers equally.
Pressure equipment is preferred for reverse flush-
ing. However, reverse flushing can be performed us-
ing hand operated equipment as described in the
following procedure.
(1) Disconnect cooler lines at transmission and at
auxiliary cooler (Figs. 48 and 49).
(2) Position drain pan under cooler line to catch
material flushed through coolers and lines.
(3) Reverse flush each cooler using hand operated
suction gun filled with mineral spirits. Insert gun
nozzle (or hose) into cooler inlet (return) line. Then
force mineral spirits through into line and through
cooler.
(4) Continue reverse flushing until fluid exiting in-
let (pressure) line is clear and free of debris/residue.
(5) Replace radiator if fluid cannot be pumped
through main cooler. Replace auxiliary cooler if leaks
are evident, or if fluid cannot be pumped through it.
(6) Clear flushing materials from coolers and lines
with short pulses of compressed air. Insert air gun
nozzle into cooler inlet (return) line and continue
short pulses of air until all fluid is cleared from
cooler and lines.(7) Pump one quart of fresh automatic transmis-
sion fluid through cooler and lines before reconnect-
ing cooler lines.
FLOW TESTING TRANSMISSION MAIN
COOLER
Cooler flow is checked by measuring the amount of
fluid flow through the cooler in a 20 second time pe-
riod. The test is performed with the engine running
and transmission in neutral. Fluid is then pumped
through the cooler by the transmission oil pump.
(1) Disconnect cooler inlet line at transmission fit-
ting.
(2) Securely attach hose to end of inlet line and po-
sition line in a one quart test container.
(3) Add extra quart of fluid to transmission.
(4) Use stopwatch to check flow test time.
(5) Shift transmission into neutral and set parking
brake.
(6) Start and run engine at curb idle speed and im-
mediately note cooler flow. Approximately one quart
of fluid should flow into test container in 20 second
period.
(7) If cooler flow is intermittent, flows less than
one quart in 20 seconds, or does not flow at all,
cooler is faulty and must be replaced.
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FITTINGS
Quick connect fittings are used at the transmission
cooler line connections. The fitting seals and guides
are serviceable.
Replace the seals and guides whenever the fittings
exhibit leakage, or will not properly snap into place.
Fig. 49 Auxiliary Cooler Mounting (Right Hand Drive)
JAW-4 IN-VEHICLE SERVICE 21 - 197
AW-4 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
INDEX
page page
Oil Pump Seal Replacement................ 199
Torque Converter Stator Clutch Inspection...... 199Transmission and Torque Converter Installation . . 199
Transmission and Torque Converter Removal.... 198
TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Drain transmission fluid and reinstall oil pan
drain plug.
(3) On models with 2-piece fill tube, remove upper
half of tube (Fig. 1).
(4) Disconnect cooler lines at transmission. Cooler
lines have quick-disconnect fittings. Press fitting re-
lease tabs and pull cooler lines and fittings out of
case or use Special Tool 7555 to disconnect them.
(5) Support engine with safety stand and support
transmission with jack.
(6) Disconnect transmission and transfer case shift
linkage.
(7) Remove necessary exhaust components.
(8) Disconnect vehicle speed sensor wires
(9) Mark position of front and rear propeller shafts
for alignment reference. Then remove shafts from ve-
hicle.(10) Remove rear crossmember.
(11) Disconnect transmission shift cable at trans-
mission. Then disconnect transmission throttle valve
cable at engine.
(12) Disconnect necessary vacuum and fluid hoses.
(13) Remove transfer case from transmission.
(14) Disconnect and remove crankshaft position
sensor (Fig. 2).
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.
(15) Remove starter motor.
(16) Remove bolts attaching converter to drive
plate.
(17) Remove bolts attaching converter housing to
engine.
(18) Secure transmission to jack with safety
chains.
(19) Pull transmission rearward for access to con-
verter. Then secure converter in pump with C-clamp
or strap bolted to converter housing.
(20) Remove transmission from under vehicle.
(21) Remove torque converter if converter or oil
pump seal are to be serviced.
Fig. 1 Transmission Fill Tube (Two-Piece)Fig. 2 Crankshaft Position Sensor
21 - 198 AW-4 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONJ
TORQUE CONVERTER STATOR CLUTCH
INSPECTION
(1) Insert Rotating Tool 7547 into converter hub
and seat tool in one-way clutch (Fig. 3).
(2) Insert Stopper Tool 7548 in one converter hub
notch and into outer race of rotating tool.
(3) Turn rotating tool clockwise. Converter clutch
should rotate freely and smoothly. Less than 2.5 Nzm
(22 in. lbs.) of torque should be required to rotate
clutch in clockwise direction.
(4) Turn rotating tool in counterclockwise direction.
Converter clutch should lock.
(5) Replace converter if clutch binds or will not
lock.
OIL PUMP SEAL REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove converter.
(2) Remove old seal. Use blunt punch to collapse
seal and pry seal out of pump housing. Do not
scratch or damage seal bore.
(3) Lubricate lip of new seal with transmission
fluid and install seal in pump with tool 7549 (Fig. 4).
(4) Lubricate converter drive hub with transmis-
sion fluid.
(5) Align and install converter in oil pump.
TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER
INSTALLATION
(1) Mount transmission on transmission jack. Then
secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
(2) Lubricate converter drive hub and oil pump
seal lip with transmission fluid. Then install con-
verter. Be sure converter is fully seated in oil pump
gears before proceeding. Hold converter in place with
C-clamp or strap attached to converter housing.
(3) Align and position transmission and converter
on engine.
(4) Remove clamp or strap used to hold torque con-
verter in place.
(5) Move transmission forward seat and it on en-
gine. Be sure torque converter hub is fully seated.
(6) Install converter housing-to-engine bolts (Fig.
5).
(7) Install converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(8) Install and connect starter motor.
(9) Install and connect crankshaft position sensor.
(10) Install transfer case on transmission. Tighten
transfer case attaching nuts to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.)
torque
(11) Connect transfer case shift linkage and vac-
uum hoses.
(12) Connect exhaust components.
(13) Install rear crossmember and remove jack
used to support transmission assembly.
(14) Connect speed sensor wire harness to sensor.
(15) Connect wire harness to park/neutral position
switch.(16) Align and connect front and rear propeller
shafts.
Fig. 3 Checking Operation Of Torque Converter
Stator One-Way Clutch
JAW-4 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 21 - 199
(17) Connect transmission wire harnesses and
transfer case vacuum and wire harnesses.(18) Connect transmission cooler lines.
(19) Connect transmission throttle cable at engine.
(20) Install new O-ring seal on upper half of trans-
mission fill tube. Then connect upper and lower tube
halves.
(21) Lower vehicle.
(22) Fill transmission with Mopar Dexron IIE/Mer-
con automatic transmission fluid.
Fig. 5 Transmission Mounting
Fig. 4 Installing Oil Pump Seal
21 - 200 AW-4 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONJ