2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY Service Manual

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual REVERSE GEAR
Engine power is transmitted to the input shaft via
the clutch assembly and the input shaft turns. The
input shaft reverse gear is integral to the input
shaft, and is in constant mesh with

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMMON
PROBLEM CAUSES
The majority of transaxle malfunctions are a result
of:
²Insufficient lubrication
²Incorrect lubricant
²Misassembled or damaged internal components
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMMON
PROBLEM CAUSES
The majority of transaxle malfunctions are a result
of:
²Insufficient lubrication
²Incorrect lubricant
²Misassembled or damaged internal components
²Improper operation
HARD SHIFTING
Hard shifting may be caused by a misadjusted
crossover cable. If hard shifting is accompanied by
gear clash, synchronizer clutch and stop rings or gear
teeth may be worn or damaged.
Hard shifting may also be caused by a binding or
broken shift cover mechanism. Remove shift cover
and verify smooth operation. Replace as necessary.
Misassembled synchronizer components also cause
shifting problems. Incorrectly installed synchronizer
sleeves, keys, balls, or springs can cause shift prob-
lems.
NOISY OPERATION
Transaxle noise is most often a result of worn or
damaged components. Chipped, broken gear or syn-
chronizer teeth, and brinnelled, spalled bearings all
cause noise.
Abnormal wear and damage to the internal compo-
nents is frequently the end result of insufficient
lubricant.
SLIPS OUT OF GEAR
Transaxle disengagement may be caused by mis-
aligned or damaged shift components, or worn teeth
on the drive gears or synchronizer components. Incor-
rect assembly also causes gear disengagement. Check
for missing snap rings.
LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL
Insufficient transaxle lubricant is usually the
result of leaks, or inaccurate fluid level check or refill
method. Leakage is evident by the presence of oil
around the leak point. If leakage is not evident, the
condition is probably the result of an underfill.
If air±powered lubrication equipment is used to fill
a transaxle, be sure the equipment is properly cali-
brated. Equipment out of calibration can lead to an
underfill condition.
CLUTCH PROBLEMS
Worn, damaged, or misaligned clutch components
can cause difficult shifting, gear clash, and noise.
A worn or damaged clutch disc, pressure plate, or
release bearing can cause hard shifting and gear
clash.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.4L GAS
(1) Raise hood.
(2) Disconnect gearshift cables from shift levers/
cover assembly (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove gearshift cable retaining clips from
mounting bracket (Fig. 10). Remove cables and
secure out of way.
(4) Remove three (3) right engine mount bracket-
to-transaxle bolts (Fig. 11).
(5) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(6) Remove front wheel/tires and halfshafts.
(7) Drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
(8) Remove cradle plate.
(9) Remove front harness retainer and secure har-
ness out of way.
(10) Remove clutch release access cover.
(11)RHD Models:Using Tool 6638A, disconnect
clutch hydraulic circuit quick connect (located on
slave cylinder tube). Remove clutch slave cylinder by
depressing towards case and rotating counter-clock-
wise 60É, while lifting anti-rotation tab out of case
slot with screwdriver (Fig. 12).LHD Models:
Remove clutch release cable by pulling outward on
cable housing, then forward to allow cable core to
pass through case slot (Fig. 13). Disengage T-end
from release lever and secure cable out of way.
(12) Remove engine left mount bracket.
(13) Remove starter motor (Fig. 14).
Fig. 10 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
1 - SELECTOR CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - CABLE RETAINER
4 - CROSSOVER CABLE
5 - MOUNT BRACKET
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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual (14) Disconnect back-up lamp switch connector.
(15) Remove structural collar.
(16) Remove modular clutch assembly-to-drive
plate bolts.
(17) Position screw jack and wood block to engine
oil pan.
(18)

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual REMOVAL - 2.5L TD
(1) Raise hood.
(2) Disconnect both battery cables.
(3) Remove battery thermal shield and clutch cable
eyelet (LHD only) (Fig. 16).
(4) Remove battery hold down bolt, clamp, and
batt

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual (5) Remove battery tray (Fig. 18). Disconnect bat-
tery temperature sensor.
(6) Remove coolant recovery bottle from bracket.
(7) Remove coolant recovery bottle mounting
bracket (Fig. 19).
(8) Disconne

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual (11) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(12) Remove front wheel/tires and halfshafts.
(13) Remove underbody splash shield.
(14) Drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
(15) Remove cradle plate.
(16) Remov

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual Fig. 25 Starter Motor Removal/Installation
1 - STARTER MOTOR
2 - BOLT (3)
Fig. 26 Transaxle Upper Mount
1 - MOUNT
2 - BOLT (4)
Fig. 27 Transaxle Removal/Installation
1 - TRANSAXLE 2 - BOLT
21a - 16 T8

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove clutch release lever and bearing (Fig.
28) (Fig. 29). Inspect release lever pivot balls and
replace if necessary (Fig. 30) (Fig. 31). Use slide
hammer C-3752 and remover/install

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