2000 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

OIL PUMP
(1) Remove reaction shaft support-to-pump body
bolts.
(2) Remove reaction shaft support, and the inner
and outer pump gears (Fig. 105).
(3) Visually inspect gears for excessive wear.
(4) Inspect pump bushing for excessive wear.
(5) Reinstall gears and measure outer gear-to-
pocket clearance. Clearance should be within 0.045-
0.141 mm (0.0018-0.0056 in.).
(6) Measure both inner and outer gear side clear-
ance using a straight edge and feeler gauge across
the pump face. Inner and outer gear side clearance
should be within 0.020-0.046 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.).
Fig. 105 Oil Pump Assembly
1 ± REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT
2 ± INNER GEAR
3 ± PUMP BODY4 ± PUMP BUSHING
5 ± OUTER GEAR
Measuring Pump Outer Gear-to-Pocket Clearance)
1 ± FEELER GAUGE
2 ± OUTER GEAR
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

FRONT CLUTCH
Front Clutch Assembly
1 ± SNAP RING (WAVE)
2 ± REACTION PLATE
3 ± CLUTCH DISC
4 ± CLUTCH PLATE
5 ± SEAL
6 ± CLUTCH RETAINER7 ± SEAL
8 ± PISTON
9 ± SPRING
10 ± SNAP RING
11 ± SPRING RETAINER
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

DISASSEMBLY
Fig. 106 Front Clutch Waved Snap Ring
1 ± WAVED SNAP RING
2 ± SCREWDRIVER
3 ± FRONT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 107 Thick Steel Plate and Waved Snap Ring
1 ± WAVED SNAP RING
2 ± THICK STEEL PLATE
3 ± FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER
Fig. 108 Front Clutch (4-Disc Shown)
1 ± FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER
2 ± CLUTCH PLATES
3 ± DRIVING DISCS
Fig. 109 Front Clutch Return Spring Snap Ring
1 ± COMPRESSOR TOOL C-3575-A
2 ± FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER
3 ± SNAP RING
4 ± SNAP RING PLIERS
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

ASSEMBLY
To reassemble, reverse the above procedure.
MEASURING PLATE CLEARANCE
Fig. 110 Front Clutch Return Spring and Piston
1 ± LIP SEALS
2 ± PISTON
3 ± RETURN SPRING RETAINER
4 ± SNAP RING
5 ± PISTON RETURN SPRING
6 ± FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER
Fig. 111 Measuring Front Clutch Plate Clearance
1 ± FEELER GAUGE
2 ± FRONT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Rear Clutch Assembly
1 ± SNAP RING (SELECT)
2 ± REACTION PLATE
3 ± CLUTCH DISC
4 ± CLUTCH PLATE
5 ± REACTION PLATE
6 ± CLUTCH RETAINER
7 ± INPUT SHAFT8 ± SNAP RING
9 ± PISTON
10 ± SPRING
11 ± SNAP RING (WAVE)
12 ± SEAL
13 ± SEAL
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

DISASSEMBLY
Fig. 112 Rear Clutch Outer Snap Ring
1 ± SCREWDRIVER
2 ± SNAP RING
3 ± REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 113 Rear Clutch (4-Disc Shown)
1 ± REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
2 ± CLUTCH PLATES
3 ± THICK STEEL PLATE
4 ± SNAP RING (SELECTIVE)
5 ± DRIVING DISCS
6 ± PRESSURE PLATE
Fig. 114 Piston Spring Waved Snap Ring
1 ± REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
2 ± PISTON SPRING
3 ± SCREWDRIVER
4 ± WAVED SNAP RING
Fig. 115 Rear Clutch Piston and Piston Spring
1 ± INPUT SHAFT
2 ± REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
3 ± PISTON SPRING
4 ± WAVED SNAP RING
5 ± PISTON
6 ± PISTON SEALS
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

Press out input shaft, if required.
ASSEMBLY
To reassemble, reverse the above procedure.
MEASURING PLATE CLEARANCE
FRONT PLANETARY AND ANNULUS
GEAR-RECONDITION
Fig. 116 Remove or Install Input Shaft Snap Ring
1 ± INPUT SHAFT
2 ± REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
3 ± SNAP RING PLIERS
4 ± SNAP RING
Fig. 117 Input Shaft Snap Ring
1 ± INPUT SHAFT
2 ± REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
3 ± SNAP RING
Fig. 118 Measuring Rear Clutch Plate Clearance
1 ± REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 ± FEELER GAUGE
3 ± SELECTIVE SNAP RING
Fig. 119 Front Planetary Gear Snap Ring and No. 4
Thrust Washer (Always Install a New Snap Ring)
1 ± SNAP RING
2 ± #4 THRUST WASHER
3 ± SNAP RING
4 ± FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

Fig. 120 Front Planetary Gear
1 ± FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
Fig. 121 Annulus Gear Support Front Snap Ring
1 ± ANNULUS GEAR SUPPORT
2 ± FRONT SNAP RING
3 ± SCREWDRIVER
4 ± FRONT PLANETARY ANNULUS GEAR
Fig. 122 Front Annulus Gear Support and Snap Ring
1 ± FRONT ANNULUS GEAR
2 ± FRONT SNAP RING
3 ± FRONT ANNULUS GEAR SUPPORT
4 ± REAR SNAP RING
Fig. 123 Front Annulus Gear Support Snap Ring
1 ± FRONT ANNULUS GEAR
2 ± REAR SNAP RING
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)