CAUTION: The pump inner gear is a one way fit.
The bore on one side of the gear inside diameter
(I.D.) is chamfered. Be sure the chamfered side
faces forward (to front of pump).
(6) Install new thrust washer on hub of reaction
shaft support. Lubricate washer with transmission
fluid or petroleum jelly.
(7) If reaction shaft seal rings are being replaced,
install new seal rings on support hub (Fig. 59). Lu-
bricate seal rings with transmission fluid or petro-
leum jelly after installation. Squeeze each ring until
ring ends are securely hooked together.
CAUTION: The reaction shaft support seal rings will
break if overspread, or twisted. If new rings are be-
ing installed, spread them only enough for installa-
tion. Also be very sure the ring ends are securely
hooked together after installation. Otherwise, the
rings will either prevent pump installation, or break
during installation.
(8) Install reaction shaft support on pump housing
(Fig. 60).(9) Align reaction support on pump housing. Use
alignment marks made at disassembly. Or, rotate
support until bolt holes in support and pump housing
are all aligned (holes are offset for one-way fit).
(10) Install all bolts that attach support to pump
housing. Then tighten bolts finger tight.
(11) Tighten support-to-pump bolts to required
torque as follows:
(a) Reverse pump assembly and install it in
transmission case. Position pump so bolts are fac-
ing out and are accessible.
(b) Secure pump assembly in case with 2 or 3
bolts, or with pilot studs.
(c) Tighten support-to-pump bolts to 20 Nzm (15
ft. lbs.).
(d) Remove pump assembly from transmission
case.
(12) Install new oil seal in pump with Special Tool
C-4193 and Tool Handle C-4171 (Fig. 61). Be sure
seal lip faces inward.
(13) Install new seal ring around pump housing.
Be sure seal is properly seated in groove.
(14) Lubricate lip of pump oil seal and O-ring seal
with transmission fluid.
FRONT CLUTCH OVERHAUL
FRONT CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove waved snap ring and remove pressure
plate, clutch plates and clutch discs (Fig. 62).
Fig. 57 Supporting Pump And Installing Outer Gear
Fig. 58 Pump Inner Gear Installation
Fig. 59 Hub Seal Ring Position
Fig. 60 Assembling Reaction Shaft Support And
Pump Housing
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VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: Do not force valves or plugs into place
during reassembly. If the valve body bores, valves
and plugs are free of distortion or burrs, the valve
body components should all slide into place easily.
In addition, do not overtighten the transfer plate
and valve body screws during reassembly. Over-
tightening can distort the valve body resulting in
valve sticking, cross leakage and unsatisfactory op-
eration. Tighten valve body screws to recom-
mended torque only.
(1) Lubricate valve body bores, valves and plugs
with Mopar ATF Plus transmission fluid.
(2) Insert rear clutch and rear servo check balls in
transfer plate (Fig. 120).
(3) Install filter screen in separator plate (Fig.
120).
(4) Align and install separator plate on transfer
plate. Verify check ball position before installing sep-
arator plate on transfer plate.
(5) Install new O-ring on converter clutch solenoid
and insert solenoid in separator plate (Fig. 120).
Then secure solenoid in position with attaching
screw. Tighten screw to 4 Nzm 35 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Position valve body so internal passages and
check ball seats are facing upward. Then install
check balls in valve body (Fig. 121). There are a total
of seven check balls; The one large check ball is ap-
proximately 11/32 inch in diameter. The remaining
check balls are approximately 1/4 inch in diameter.
Note that check balls will be steel on some very early
production models and plastic on later production
models.
(7) Align and install assembled transfer and sepa-
rator plates on valve body. Install and tighten valve
body screws alternately in a diagonal pattern to 4
Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Assemble and install lockup module and compo-
nents on valve body (Fig. 122).
(9) Assemble regulator valve line pressure plug,
sleeve, throttle plug and spring (Fig. 113). Insert as-sembly in valve body and install end plate. Tighten
end plate screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install 1-2 and 2-3 shift valves and springs
(Fig. 118).
(11) Install 1-2 shift control valve and spring (Fig.
118)
(12) Install shuttle valve as follows:
(a) Insert shuttle valve in bore.
(b) Insert plastic guides in shuttle valve second-
ary spring.
(c) Install spring on end of valve.
(d) Hold shuttle valve in place. Then compress
secondary spring and install E-clip in groove at end
of valve.
(e) Verify that spring and E-clip are properly
seated before proceeding.
(13) Install shuttle valve cover plate (Fig. 118).
Tighten end plate screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(14) Install 1-2 and 2-3 valve governor plugs in
valve body (Fig. 113). Then install shuttle valve pri-
mary spring and throttle plug.
(15) Align and install governor plug end plate on
valve body and install end plate screws. Tighten
screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(16) Install manual valve (Fig. 117).
(17) Install throttle valve and spring. Then install
kickdown valve and detent (Fig. 117).
(18) Install pressure regulator valve and switch
valve in valve body.
(19) Install manual lever detent spring in housing.
Place detent ball on end of spring and push ball and
spring into housing. Secure ball and spring with De-
tent Retainer 6583 (Fig. 108).
Fig. 120 Installing Converter Clutch Solenoid
Fig. 121 Correct Position Of Valve Body Check Balls
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(20) Insert line pressure adjusting screw in adjust-
ing screw bracket (Fig. 107).
(21) Install spring on end of line pressure regula-
tor valve.
(22) Install switch valve spring on tang at end of
adjusting screw bracket (Fig. 107).
(23) Position adjusting screw bracket on valve
body. Align valve springs and press bracket into
place. Install short, upper bracket screws first and
long bottom screw last. Verify that valve springs and
bracket are properly aligned. Then tighten all three
bracket screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(24) Install module and connecting tube. Be sure
long end of tube goes to module (Fig. 111). Tighten
module screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(25) Install throttle lever in valve body. Then in-
stall manual lever over throttle lever and start man-
ual lever into valve body.
(26) Align manual lever detent with detent ball
and align lever arm with manual valve. Hold throttle
lever upward. Then press down on manual lever un-
til lever is fully seated.
(27) Install manual lever seal, washer and retain-
ing E-clip.
(28) Lubricate shaft of manual lever with light
coat of petroleum jelly. This will help protect seal lip
when manual shaft seal is installed.
(29) Verify that throttle lever is aligned with end
of kickdown valve stem and that manual lever arm is
engaged in manual valve (Fig. 123).(30) If line pressure and/or throttle pressure ad-
justment screw settings were not disturbed, continue
with overhaul or reassembly. However, if adjustment
screw settingsweremoved or changed, readjust as
described in Valve Body Control Pressure Adjustment
procedure.
VALVE BODY CONTROL PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENTS
There are two control pressure adjustments on the
valve body which are, line pressure and throttle pres-
sure.
The two pressures are interdependent because each
affects shift quality and timing. Each pressure ad-
Fig. 122 Converter Clutch Module Components
Fig. 123 Manual And Throttle Lever Alignment
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OVERRUNNING CLUTCH INSTALLATION
(1) Examine bolt holes in overrunning clutch cam.
Note that one hole isnot threaded(Fig. 126). This
hole must align with blank area in clutch cam bolt
circle (Fig. 127).
(2) Mark location of non threaded hole in clutch
cam and blank area of case with paint stripe (Fig.
128).
(3) Align and install overrunning clutch cam in
case (Fig. 128).Be sure cam is correctly installed.
Bolt holes in cam are slightly countersunk on
one side. This side of cam faces rearward (to-
ward rear support).
(4) Partially install overrunning clutch in cam
(Fig. 128).
(5) Verify that non threaded hole in clutch cam is
properly aligned (Fig. 128). Check alignment by
threading a clutch cam bolt into each hole. Adjust
cam position if necessary before proceeding.
(6) Seat overrunning clutch in clutch cam after
verifying correct cam alignment.(7) Install overrunning clutch cam bolts.Clutch
cam bolts are shorter than rear support bolts.
Tighten cam bolts to 17 Nzm (150 in. lbs. or 13 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(8) Lubricate overrunning clutch rollers, springs
and cam with ATF Plus transmission fluid.
REAR BAND, LOW-REVERSE DRUM AND REAR
SUPPORT INSTALLATION
A different rear band and linkage is used in 30RH
and 32RH transmissions.
The 30RH transmission has a single wrap rear
band, one pivot pin and a band link to connect the
lever (Fig. 129). The lever adjusting screw is in direct
contact with the servo piston. A strut is used to con-
nect the lever to the band lug.
Fig. 126 Location Of Non-Threaded Hole In Clutch Cam
Fig. 127 Location Of Blank Area In Clutch Cam Seat
Of Case
Fig. 128 Overrunning Clutch Cam Alignment
Fig. 129 Rear Band Components (30RH)
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(b) Position band and link in case (Fig. 135).
(c) Slide low-reverse drum through band (Fig.
136). Then tilt drum slightly and start clutch race
into overrunning clutch rollers.
(d) Rotate drum in clockwise direction and push
drum inward until race is seated in overrunning
clutch.
(e) Install rear band lever and pivot pin. Be sure
lever pivot pin is fully seated in case afterward.
(3) Hold low-reverse drum in position and install
rear support (Fig. 137)(4) Align support with punch marks made during
disassembly.
(5) Install and tighten rear support bolts to 17 Nzm
(150 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install snap ring that retains low-reverse drum
to hub of rear support (Fig. 138).
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN AND OUTPUT
SHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate output shaft, rear support bore and
low-reverse drum hub with transmission fluid.
(2) Install assembled output shaft and planetary
geartrain in case (Fig. 139).
Fig. 135 Rear Band Positioned In Case (30RH)
Fig. 136 Low-Reverse Drum And Band Lever
Installation (30RH)
Fig. 137 Rear Support Installation
Fig. 138 Installing Low-Reverse Drum Snap Ring
Fig. 139 Installing Output Shaft And Planetary
Geartrain
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(3) Align drive lugs on rear planetary gear with
slots in low-reverse drum (Fig. 140). Then seat plan-
etary assembly in drum.
GOVERNOR AND PARK GEAR INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate governor components and park gear
seal rings with Mopar ATF Plus.
(2) Install governor filter in park gear and install
governor body on gear. Align governor body on gear
using marks made at disassembly.
(3) Install new seal rings on hub of park gear if
necessary. Be sure ring with hooked ends is properly
connected.
(4) Align and install governor/park gear assembly
on output shaft as follows:
(a)Note that output shaft in current trans-
mission is spotfaced for governor valve end
clearance (Fig. 141). Shaft must be indexed so
that small end of governor valve will seat in
this spotface. Install governor body and park
as follows to ensure proper alignment and op-
eration.
(b) Rotate output shaft until spotface (at gover-
nor valve shaft hole) is facing upward (Fig. 141).
(c) Position valve bore in governor body over
spotface on output shaft. Then align valve shaft
holes in governor body and output shaft.
(d) Align splines in output shaft and park gear
hub.
(e) Carefully push assembly into place in rear
support (Fig. 142).
(f) Verify that governor valve shaft holes in out-
put shaft and governor body are still in alignment.
Reposition governor body and park gear if align-
ment is not correct.
(g) Tighten bolts attaching governor body to park
gear to 11 Nzm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install first E-clip on governor valve shaft.
Then install governor valve and shaft in governor
body (Fig. 143).Be sure valve shaft moves freelyin valve and in output shaft. If valve shaft
binds, governor/park gear is misaligned.
(6) Rotate output shaft until opposite end of gover-
nor valve shaft is facing upward. Then install re-
Fig. 140 Aligning/Seating Rear Planetary In
Low-Reverse Drum
Fig. 141 Governor Valve And Output Shaft Spotface
Alignment
Fig. 142 Installing Governor Body And Park Gear
Fig. 143 Installing Governor Valve And Shaft
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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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²On 32RH (4.0L), back adjusting screw off 2
1/4 turns
(d) Hold adjusting screw in position and tighten
locknut to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.).
(2) Adjustrear bandas follows:
(a) Loosen locknut.
(b) Tighten adjusting screw as follows:
²On 32RH, tighten screw to 8 Nzm (72 in. lbs)
torque
²On 30RH, tighten screw to 5 Nzm (41 in. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Back off rear band adjusting screw as follows:
²On 30RH (2.5L), back adjusting screw off 7 turns
²On 32RH (4.0L), back adjusting screw off 4 turns
(d) Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten
locknut to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install new pan gasket on transmission and in-
stall oil pan. Tighten pan bolts to 17 Nzm (13 ft. lbs.).(4) Turn transmission over.
EXTENSION HOUSING, CONTROL LEVER AND
CONVERTER INSTALLATION
(1) Install throttle valve and manual valve levers
on shaft.
(2) Position new extension adapter housing gasket
on transmission case. Use petroleum jelly to hold
gasket in place.
(3) Install new rear seal in extension housing if re-
quired.
(4) Install extension/adapter housing on transmis-
sion case. Tighten housing fasteners to 33 Nzm (24 ft.
lbs.). Be sure park lock rod is properly engaged in
sprag before tightening fasteners.
(5) Lubricate converter hub with transmission
fluid and carefully install converter. Turn converter
back and forth until seated.
(6) Secure converter in oil pump before mounting
transmission on jack and before moving transmission
back under vehicle. Use metal strapping, C-clamp, or
locking pliers to hold converter in place. Attach hold-
ing tool to converter housing.
CAUTION: The transmission cooler and lines must
be reverse flushed if overhaul corrected a malfunc-
tion that generated sludge, metal particles, or
clutch friction material. The torque converter and
drainback valve should also be replaced as they
will also be contaminated. Debris and residue NOT
flushed from the cooler and lines will flow back into
the transmission and converter. The result will be a
repeat failure and shop comeback.
Fig. 162 Fluid Filter Installation
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