1999 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

LOW/REVERSE (REAR) SERVO-RECONDITION
DISASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
To assemble, reverse the above procedure.
Fig. 104 Front Annulus Gear Support and Snap Ring
Fig. 105 Front Annulus Gear Support Snap Ring
Fig. 106 Low/Reverse Lever
Fig. 107 Low/Reverse Servo Snap Ring
Fig. 108 Remove Retainer, Spring and Servo
Fig. 109 Low/Reverse Servo Assembly
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ACCUMULATOR-RECONDITION
DISASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
To assemble, reverse the above procedure.
KICKDOWN SERVO (CONTROLLED LOAD)-
RECONDITION
DISASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
To assemble, reverse the above procedure.
TRANSFER SHAFT REPAIR
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Remove old sealant before applying new
sealant. Use MoparTRTV sealant, or equivalent,
when installing cover.
Fig. 110 Accumulator Snap Ring
Fig. 111 Accumulator Plate and Snap Ring
Fig. 112 Accumulator Spring and Piston
Fig. 113 Kickdown Servo Snap Ring
Fig. 114 Kickdown Servo Rod Guide and Snap Ring
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STIRRUP AND STRAP REMOVAL
NOTE: A stirrup and retaining strap is attached to
the transfer gear. The stirrup prevents the transfergear retaining nut from turning and backing off the
transfer shaft. The strap is used to hold the stirrup
to the transfer gear and prevent the stirrup retain-
ing bolts from backing out.
(1) Using a punch, bend tabs on strap flat against
transfer gear.
(2) Remove bolts holding retaining strap to stir-
rup.
(3) Remove strap from transfer gear and stirrup.
(4) Remove stirrup from transfer gear.
Fig. 115 Kickdown Piston Return Spring and Piston
Fig. 116 Controlled Load Kickdown Servo
Fig. 117 Rear Cover Bolts
Fig. 118 Remove or Install Rear Cover
Fig. 119 Remove Transfer Shaft Gear Retaining Nut
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Fig. 120 Transfer Shaft Gear Nut and Washer
Fig. 121 Remove Transfer Shaft Gear
Fig. 122 Transfer Shaft Gear and (Select) Shim
Fig. 123 Using Tool L-4406-1 with Adapter L-4406-3,
Remove Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing Cone
Fig. 124 Install Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing Cone
Fig. 125 Governor Support Retainer
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NOTE: Remove or install both governor valves and
governor body.
Fig. 126 Remove Governor Support Retainer
Bearing Cup
Fig. 127 Install Governor Support Retainer Bearing
Cup
Fig. 128 Low/Reverse Band Anchor Pin
Fig. 129 Governor Assembly
Fig. 130 Transfer Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
Fig. 131 Remove Transfer Shaft and Bearing
Retainer Assembly
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Fig. 132 Remove or Install Transfer Shaft and
Bearing Retainer Assembly Using Tool L-4512
Fig. 133 Transfer Shaft and Bearing Retainer
Fig. 134 Remove Transfer Shaft Bearing Cone
Fig. 135 Install Transfer Shaft Bearing Cone
Fig. 136 Remove Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

DETERMINING SHIM THICKNESS
Shim thickness need be determined only if any of
the following parts are replaced:
²Transaxle case
²Transfer shaft
²Transfer shaft gear
²Transfer shaft bearings
²Governor support retainer
²Transfer shaft bearing retainer
²Retainer snap ring
²Governor support
Refer to Bearing Adjustment Procedure in rear of
this section to determine proper shim thickness.STIRRUP AND STRAP INSTALLATION
Once bearing shim selection has been adjusted,
install stirrup and strap assembly onto transfer gear.
NOTE: Once the stirrup assembly is positioned
onto the transfer gear, it is necessary to ªclockº the
stirrup against the flats of the transfer gear retain-
ing nut.
(1) Position the stirrup on the transfer gear.
(2) Position strap.
(3) Install retaining bolts into transfer gear. Fin-
ger±tighten bolts.
(4) Turn stirrup clockwise against the flats of the
transfer gear retaining nut.
(5) Tighten retaining bolts to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
(6) Bend tabs of strap up against ªflatsºof retain-
ing bolts.
ASSEMBLY
To install transfer shaft, reverse the above proce-
dure.
Fig. 137 Install Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup
Fig. 138 Tighten Transfer Shaft Gear Retaining Nut
to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 139 Checking Transfer Shaft End Play
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PARKING PAWL
DISASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
To install, reverse the above procedure.
OUTPUT SHAFT REPAIR
NOTE: Transfer shaft should be removed for repair of
output shaft. Planetary gear sets must be removed to
accurately check output shaft bearing turning torque.
STIRRUP AND RETAINING STRAP
NOTE: A stirrup and retaining strap (Fig. 143) is
attached to the output gear. The stirrup prevents
the output gear retaining nut from turning and
backing off the output shaft. The strap is used to
hold the stirrup to the output gear and prevent the
stirrup retaining bolts from backing out.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a punch, bend tabs on strap flat against
output gear (Fig. 144).
Fig. 140 Parking Sprag Rod Support
Fig. 141 Support and Bolts
Fig. 142 Parking Pawl, Return Spring, and Pivot Shaft
Fig. 143 Stirrup and Retaining Strap Assembly
Fig. 144 Bend Strap Tabs Flat
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