2000 DODGE NEON differential

(c) Tighten the collar-to-transaxle bolts to 108
N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(d) Final torque the collar-to-oil pan bolts to 54
N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install both front axle driveshafts. Refer to
Group 3, Differential and Driveline for the correct
procedures.
(12) Connect vehicle speed sensor connector (Fig.
50).
(13) Install right lateral bending brace and tighten
bolts to 81 N´m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower vehicle.
(15) Connect transaxle cooler lines and tighten
clamps (Fig. 46).
(16) Connect torque converter clutch solenoid and
neutral safety/back-up lamp switch connectors.
(17) Install transaxle dipstick tube.
(18) Install gear shift cable to bracket and connect
to shift lever (Fig. 47).
(19) Install transaxle kickdown cable to bracket
and lever as shown in (Fig. 48).
(20) Install battery lower tray and battery, and
tighten battery hold down clamp to secure battery.
(21) Install the air cleaner/throttle body assy. as
follows:
(a) Connect the accelerator, transaxle kickdown,
and speed control (if equipped) cables to the air
cleaner/throttle body assy.
(b) Install assy into position and tighten fasten-
ers to 14 N´m (120 in. lbs.) torque.
(c) Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
(d) Connect proportional purge solenoid (PPS)
and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
(22) Fill transaxle with a suitable amount of
ATF+4.
(23) Road test vehicle.
(24) Check for leaks, inspect fluid level, and adjust
as necessary.
PUMP OIL SEAL
The pump oil seal can be replaced without remov-
ing the pump and reaction shaft support assembly
from the transaxle case.
REMOVAL
(1) Screw seal remover Tool C-3981-B into seal
(Fig. 56), then tighten screw portion of tool to with-
draw the seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install a new seal, place seal in opening of
the pump housing (lip side facing inward). Using Tool
C-4193 and Handle Tool C-4171, drive new seal into
housing until tool bottoms (Fig. 57).
Fig. 56 Remove Pump Oil Seal
1 ± PUMP OIL SEAL
2 ± OIL SEAL REMOVER TOOL C-3981-B
3 ± OIL PUMP
Fig. 57 Install Pump Oil Seal
1 ± OIL PUMP
2 ± OIL SEAL INSTALLER TOOL C-4193
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL HANDLE C-4171
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Fig. 69 Install Tool C-3752 with Adapters L-4437
1 ± PUMP
2 ± PULLERS TOOL C-3752
3 ± ADAPTERS TOOL L-4437
Fig. 70 Oil Pump with No. 1 Thrust Washer
1 ± FRONT CLUTCH
2 ± OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Fig. 71 Oil Pump Gasket
1 ± SPLIT IN GASKET (DIFFERENTIAL OIL FEED)
2 ± PUMP GASKET
3 ± PUMP GASKET DIFFERENTIAL OIL FEED CUTOUT
Fig. 72 Loosen Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw
1 ± KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTING SCREW
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Fig. 73 Kickdown Band and Strut
1 ± FRONT CLUTCH
2 ± KICKDOWN BAND
3 ± OIL RETURN AND FEED HOLE TO DIFFERENTIAL
4 ± STRUT
Fig. 74 Front Clutch Assembly
1 ± REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 ± FRONT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 75 No. 2 Thrust Washer and Rear Clutch
1 ± REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 ± #2 THRUST WASHER
Fig. 76 No. 3 Thrust Washer
1 ± OUTPUT SHAFT
2 ± SUN GEAR DRIVING SHELL
3 ± #3 THRUST WASHER (SELECT FIT)
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

DIFFERENTIAL REPAIR
NOTE: The transfer shaft should be removed for
differential repair and bearing turning torque check-
ing.
Fig. 190 Remove Extension Seal
1 ± EXTENSION HOUSING
2 ± SMALL CHISEL
3 ± HAMMER
4 ± OIL SEAL
Fig. 191 Install New Seal into Extension
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL L-4520 (INVERTED)
2 ± HANDLE C-4171
3 ± HAMMER
4 ± EXTENSION HOUSING
Fig. 192 Differential Cover Bolts
1 ± DIFFERENTIAL COVER
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL COVER BOLT
Fig. 193 Remove or Install Differential Cover
1 ± GOVERNOR PRESSURE PLUG
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL COVER
3 ± 1/8 INCH BEAD OF R T V SEALANT
4 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

NOTE: Use MoparTRTV sealant, or equivalent,
when installing differential cover.
Fig. 194 Remove Bearing Retainer Axle Seal
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL 7794A
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-637
3 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 195 Install Bearing Retainer Axle Seal
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL L-4520
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
Fig. 196 Differential Bearing Retainer Bolts
1 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER BOLTS (6)
Fig. 197 Remove or Install Bearing Retainer
1 ± GOVERNOR PRESSURE PLUG
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL L-4435
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NOTE: Use MoparTRTV sealant, or equivalent,
when installing differential bearing retainer.
Fig. 198 Differential Bearing Retainer (Typical)
1 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING CUP
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL
3 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 199 Extension Bolts
1 ± EXTENSION HOUSING BOLTS (4)
2 ± EXTENSION HOUSING
3 ± OIL SEAL
Fig. 200 Remove or Install Extension Housing
1 ± EXTENSION HOUSING
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL L-4435
Fig. 201 Differential and Extension
1 ± EXTENSION HOUSING
2 ± ªOº RING
3 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

WARNING: HOLD ONTO DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
TO PREVENT IT FROM ROLLING OUT OF HOUSING.
Use MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or
equivalent, when installing extension housing.
Fig. 202 Remove Differential Bearing Cone
(Extension Housing Side)
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-293
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-293-36
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-293-3
Fig. 203 Position Bearing Cone Onto Differential
1 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL BEARING
Fig. 204 Install Differential Bearing Cone
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 6536
3 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 205 Position Button and Collets Onto
Differential and Bearing (Ring Gear Side)
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL L-4539-2
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 5048
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL 5048-4
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To install the differential bearing cup and cone on
the ring gear side, use Special Tool 5052, and Special
Tool C-4171.NOTE: The differential is serviced as an assembly.
The only parts that are serviceable within the differ-
ential are the differential bearing cups and cones. If
any other part fails within the differential, you must
replace the differential assembly along with the
transfer shaft.
CAUTION: Side gear end play must be BETWEEN
0.001 to 0.013 inch.
Fig. 206 Position Tool 5048 Over Button and Collets
at Differential Bearing
1 ± SPECIAL TO0L 5048
2 ± DIFFERENTIAL
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL 5048-4
Fig. 207 Remove Differential Bearing Cone
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL 5048
2 ± RING GEAR
Fig. 208 Checking Side Gear End Play
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4996 (NOTE POSITION)
2 ± DIAL INDICATOR SET
3 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
4 ± SIDE GEAR
Fig. 209 Checking Side Gear End Play (Typical)
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4996 (NOTE POSITION)
2 ± DIAL INDICATOR SET
3 ± DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)