(10) Shims thinner than 12.65 mm listed in the
chart are common to both the transfer shaft and out-
put shaft bearings.
(11) Use Tool L-4434 to remove the retaining nut
and washer. To remove the output shaft gear use Tool
L-4407.
(12) Remove the two gauging shims and install the
proper shim combination, making sure to install the
12.65, 13.15, or 13.65 mm shim first. Use grease to
hold the shims in place. Install the output shaft gear
and bearing assembly.(13) Install the retaining nut and washer and
torque to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.).
(14) Using an inch-pound torque wrench, check the
turning torque.The torque should be between 3
and 8 inch-pounds.
(15) If the turning torque is too high, install a
0.05mm (0.002 inch) thicker shim. If the turning
torque is too low, install a 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thin-
ner shim. Repeat until the proper turning torque is 3
to 8 inch pounds.
OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING SHIM CHART
End Play (with 13.65 mm and
1.34 mm gauging shims
installed)Required Shim Combination Total Thickness
mm inch mm mm inch
.0 .0 13.65 + 1.34 14.99 .590
.05 .002 13.65 + 1.24 14.89 .586
.10 .004 13.65 + 1.19 14.84 .584
.15 .006 13.65 + 1.14 14.79 .582
.20 .008 13.65 + 1.09 14.74 .580
.25 .010 13.65 + 1.04 14.69 .578
.30 .012 13.65 + .99 14.64 .576
.35 .014 13.65 + .94 14.59 .574
.40 .016 13.15 + 1.39 14.54 .572
.45 .018 13.15 + 1.34 14.49 .570
.50 .020 13.15 + 1.29 14.44 .568
.55 .022 13.15 + 1.24 14.39 .566
.60 .024 13.15 + 1.19 14.34 .564
.65 .026 13.15 + 1.14 14.29 .562
.70 .028 13.15 + 1.09 14.24 .560
.75 .030 13.15 + 1.04 14.19 .558
.80 .032 13.15 + .99 14.14 .556
.85 .034 13.15 + .94 14.09 .554
.90 .036 12.65 + 1.39 14.04 .552
.95 .038 12.65 + 1.34 13.99 .550
1.00 .040 12.65 + 1.29 13.94 .548
1.05 .042 12.65 + 1.24 13.89 .547
1.10 .044 12.65 + 1.19 13.84 .545
1.15 .046 12.65 + 1.14 13.79 .543
1.20 .048 12.65 + 1.09 13.74 .541
1.25 .049 12.65 + 1.04 13.69 .539
1.30 .051 12.65 + .99 13.64 .537
1.35 .053 12.65 + .94 13.59 .535
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TRANSFER SYSTEM - OUTPUT SHAFT/GEAR/BEARING (Continued)
(14) Using Tool L-4434 and adapter C-4658 (Fig.
293), torque transfer shaft gear retaining nut to 271
N´m (200 ft. lbs.).
(15) Measure transfer shaft end play. Set up Tool
L-4432 and C-4658 as shown in (Fig. 294). Measure
end play with dial indicator.
(16) Position stirrup and strap on transfer gear.
(17) Install bolts but do not tighten.
(18) Rotate stirrup clockwise until it contacts
transfer gear retaining nut flat.(19) Torque stirrup and strap-to-transfer gear bolts
to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
(20) Bend tabs of strap up against ªflatsº of retain-
ing bolts.
(21) Install a bead of Moparž Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant to transfer gear cover (Fig. 295).
Immediately install to transaxle case.
(22) Install and torque transfer gear cover-to-case
bolts (Fig. 296) to 19 N´m (165 in. lbs.) .
Fig. 293 Tighten Transfer Shaft Gear Retaining Nut
to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.)
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
3 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4434 AND ADAPTER C-4658
Fig. 294 Measuring Transfer Shaft End-Play
1 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4432 AND C-4658
2 - TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
3 - STEEL BALL (USE GREASE TO HOLD IN PLACE)
4 - DIAL INDICATOR
5 - SCREW (2)
Fig. 295 Install Rear Cover
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR
2 - USE MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE SEALER
3 - REAR COVER
4 - TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
Fig. 296 Rear Cover Bolts
1 - REAR COVER
2 - REAR COVER BOLTS (10)
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TRANSFER SYSTEM - TRANSFER SHAFT/GEAR/BEARING (Continued)
ADJUSTMENT - TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING
(1) Use Tool L-4434 to remove the retaining nut
and washer. Remove the transfer shaft gear using
Tool L-4407.
(2) Install a 2.29 mm (0.090 inch) and a 1.39 mm
(0.055 inch) gauging shims on the transfer shaft
behind the governor support.
(3) Install transfer shaft gear and bearing assem-
bly and torque the nut to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.).
(4) To measure bearing end play:Attach Tool
L-4432 to the transfer gear.
(5) Mount a steel ball with grease into the end of
the transfer shaft.
(6) Push and pull the gear while rotating back and
forth to insure seating of the bearing rollers.
(7) Using a dial indicator, measure transfer shaft
end play.
(8) Refer to the Transfer Bearing Shim Chart for
the required shim combination to obtain the proper
bearing setting.
(9) Use Tool L-4434 to remove the retaining nut
and washer. Remove the transfer shaft gear using
Tool L-4407.
(10) Remove the two gauging shims and install the
correct shim combination. Install the transfer gear
and bearing assembly.
(11) Install the retaining nut and washer and
torque to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.). Measure transfer
shaft end play, end play should be 0.05 to 0.25 mm
(0.002 to 0.010 inch).
(12) Measure bearing end play as outlined in Step
(4). End play should be between 0.05 mm and 0.25
mm (0.002 to 0.010 inch).
NOTE: If end play is too high, install a 0.05 mm
(0.002 inch) thinner shim combination. If end play is
too low, install a 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) thicker shim
combination. Repeat until 0.05 to 0.25 mm (0.002 to
0.010 inch) end play is obtained.
End Play
(with 2.29
mm and 1.39
mm gauging
shims
installed)Required Shim
CombinationTotal
Thickness
mm inch mm mm inch
.0 .0 2.29 + 1.39 3.68 .145
.05 .002 2.29 + 1.39 3.68 .145
.10 .004 2.29 + 1.39 3.68 .145
.15 .006 2.29 + 1.39 3.68 .145
.20 .008 2.29 + 1.34 3.63 .143
.25 .010 2.29 + 1.29 3.58 .141
End Play
(with 2.29
mm and 1.39
mm gauging
shims
installed)Required Shim
CombinationTotal
Thickness
mm inch mm mm inch
.30 .012 2.29 + 1.24 3.53 .139
.35 .014 2.29 + 1.19 3.48 .137
.40 .016 2.29 + 1.14 3.43 .135
.45 .018 2.29 + 1.09 3.38 .133
.50 .020 2.29 + 1.04 3.33 .131
.55 .022 2.29 + .99 3.28 .129
.60 .024 1.84 + 1.39 3.23 .127
.65 .026 1.84 + 1.34 3.18 .125
.70 .028 1.84 + 1.29 3.13 .123
.75 .030 1.84 + 1.24 3.08 .121
.80 .032 1.84 + 1.19 3.03 .119
.85 .034 1.84 + 1.14 2.98 .117
.90 .036 1.84 + 1.09 2.93 .115
.95 .038 1.84 + 1.04 2.88 .113
1.00 .040 1.84 + .99 2.83 .111
1.05 .042 1.39 + 1.39 2.78 .109
1.10 .044 1.39 + 1.34 2.73 .107
1.15 .046 1.39 + 1.29 2.68 .105
1.20 .048 1.39 + 1.24 2.63 .103
1.25 .049 1.39 + 1.19 2.58 .101
1.30 .050 1.39 + 1.14 2.53 .099
1.35 .052 1.39 + 1.09 2.48 .097
1.40 .055 1.39 + 1.04 2.43 .095
1.45 .057 1.39 + .99 2.38 .093
1.50 .059 .94 + 1.39 2.33 .091
1.55 .061 .94 + 1.34 2.28 .089
1.60 .063 .94 + 1.29 2.23 .087
VALVE BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle
valve lever at transaxle.
(3) Disconnect gearshift cable from gearshift lever
at transaxle.
(4) Disconnect torque converter clutch solenoid
connector.
(5) Raise vehicle on hoist.
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TRANSFER SYSTEM - TRANSFER SHAFT/GEAR/BEARING (Continued)
(10) Remove governor plugs as shown in (Fig. 318).
(11) Remove torque converter clutch solenoid,
spring, and plug as shown in (Fig. 319).
(12) Remove shift/shuttle valves and springs as
shown in (Fig. 320).
Fig. 317 Pressure Regulators and Manual Controls
1 - VALVE BODY
2 - LINE PRESSURE VALVE
3 - SPRING
4 - ADJUSTING SCREW
5 - SCREW
6 - GUIDE7 - SPRING
8 - KICKDOWN VALVE
9 - SPRING
10 - MANUAL VALVE
11 - THROTTLE VALVE
21 - 148 AUTOMATIC - 31THRS
VALVE BODY (Continued)
Fig. 319 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid and Regulator/Control Valves
1 - CONVERTER PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE
2 - END COVER
3 - SCREW (3)4 - REGULATOR VALVE THROTTLE PRESSURE PLUG SPRING
5 - REGULATOR VALVE THROTTLE PRESSURE PLUG
6 - SWITCH VALVE
21 - 150 AUTOMATIC - 31THRS
VALVE BODY (Continued)
CLEANING
Clean the valve body components in a parts clean-
ing solution only. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or
any type of caustic solution. Dry the parts with com-
pressed air. Make sure all passages are clean and
free from obstructions.
NOTE: Do not use rags or shop towels to wipe off
valve body components. Lint from these materials
will adhere to the valve body components. Lint will
interfere with valve operation and may clog filters
and fluid passages.
Minor distortion of a valve body mating surface
may be corrected by smoothing the surface with cro-
cus cloth. The cloth should be in sheet form and be
positioned on a surface plate, sheet of plate glass, or
equally flat surface. However, if distortion is severeor any surfaces are heavily scored, the valve body
will have to be replaced.
CAUTION: Many of the valve body valves and plugs
are made of coated aluminum. Aluminum compo-
nents can be identified by the dark color of the spe-
cial coating applied to the surface (or by testing
with a magnet). DO NOT polish or sand aluminum
valves or plugs with any type of material, or under
any circumstances. This practice might damage the
special coating and cause the valves and plugs to
stick and bind.
Aluminum valves and plugs should not be sanded
or polished under any circumstances. However, minor
burrs or scratches on steel valves and plugs can be
removed with crocus cloth but do not round off the
valve or plug edges. Squareness of these edges is
Fig. 320 Shift Valves and Shuttle Valve
1 - SHUTTLE VALVE E-CLIP
2 - SHUTTLE VALVE SECONDARY SPRING
3 - SHUTTLE VALVE
4 - 2±3 SHIFT VALVE
5 - SHUTTLE VALVE PRIMARY SPRING
6 - 2±3 SHIFT VALVE SPRING
7 - SHUTTLE VALVE PLUG
8 - SCREWS9 - BY-PASS VALVE SPRING
10 - 1±2 SHIFT VALVE SPRING
11 - 1±2 SHIFT VALVE
1 2 - B Y- PA S S VA LV E
13 - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
14 - VALVE BODY
15 - SPRING GUIDES (2)
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VALVE BODY (Continued)
vitally important. These edges prevent foreign matter
from lodging between the valves, plugs and bore.
INSPECTION
Inspect the throttle and manual valve levers and
shafts. Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft or
correct a loose lever. Replace these components if
worn, bent, loose or damaged in any way.
Inspect all of the valve body mating surfaces for
scratches, nicks, burrs, or distortion. Use a straight-
edge to check surface flatness. Minor scratches may
be removed with crocus cloth using only very light
pressure.
Inspect the valves and plugs for scratches, burrs,
nicks, or scores. Also inspect the coating on the alu-
minum valves and plugs. If the coating is damaged
or worn through, the valve (or valve body) should be
replaced.
Inspect all the valve and plug bores in the valve
body. Use a penlight to view the bore interiors.
Replace the valve body if any bores are distorted or
scored. Inspect all of the valve body springs. The
springs must be free of distortion, warpage or broken
coils.
Trial fit each valve and plug in its bore to check
freedom of operation. When clean and dry, the valves
and plugs should drop freely into the bores. Valve
body bores do not change dimensionally with use. If
the valve body functioned correctly when new, it will
continue to operate properly after cleaning and
inspection. It should not be necessary to replace a
valve body assembly unless it is damaged in han-
dling.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Install shift/shuttle valves and springs as
shown in (Fig. 320).
(2) Install torque converter clutch solenoid, spring,
and plug as shown in (Fig. 319).
(3) Install governor plugs as shown in (Fig. 318).
(4) Install pressure regulator and manual control
springs and valves as shown in (Fig. 317).
(5) Install pressure regulator spring retainer/ad-
justing screw bracket (Fig. 321).
(6) Install manual valve from valve body (Fig.
322).
Fig. 321 Pressure Regulator and Adjusting Screw
Bracket
1 - SCREWDRIVER HANDLE
2 - PRESSURE REGULATOR SPRING RETAINER AND
ADJUSTING SCREW BRACKET
3 - VALVE BODY
4 - SCREWS
Fig. 322 Install Manual Valve
1 - MANUAL VALVE
2 - VALVE BODY
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VALVE BODY (Continued)
(11) Install transfer and separator plate to valve
body assembly (Fig. 327).
(12) Using Tool L-4553 or equivalent (Fig. 328),
install and torque valve body-to-transfer plate screws
(Fig. 329) to 5 N´m (40 in. lbs.) torque.(13) Install detent spring into position. Install and
torque detent spring-to-valve body screws to 5 N´m
(40 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 330).
Fig. 327 Install Transfer Plate and Separator Plate to
Valve Body
1 - SEPARATOR PLATE
2 - TRANSFER PLATE
3 - OIL SCREEN
4 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 328 Using Tool L-4553 on Valve Body Screw
1 - SCREWDRIVER HANDLE
2 - VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
3 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4553
Fig. 329 Install Valve Body-to-Transfer Plate Screws
1 - SCREWDRIVER HANDLE
2 - VALVE BODY SCREWS (16)
3 - VALVE BODY
4 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4553
Fig. 330 Detent Spring Attaching Screw and Spring
1 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4553
2 - DETENT SPRING SCREW
3 - SCREWDRIVER HANDLE
21 - 154 AUTOMATIC - 31THRS
VALVE BODY (Continued)