2002 CHRYSLER CARAVAN Service Manual

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual INPUT SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
The input shaft assembly (Fig. 205) is part of the
transaxle geartrain, is driven by the clutch assembly,
and consists of the following components:
²Input Mainshaft
²3rd Spee

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (3) Remove input bearing. Place input shaft
assembly onto arbor press table, with the input bear-
ing supported by bearing splitter (Fig. 207). Using
adapter 8486-4, press bearing off of shaft, while

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (8) Remove 4th gear blocker ring (Fig. 210).
(9) Remove 3/4 synchronizer snap ring (Fig. 211).
Discard and replace with new snap ring upon assem-
bly.(10) Remove 3/4 synchronizer (Fig. 212).
(11) Remo

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (12) Remove 3rd gear (Fig. 214). (13) Inspect third gear thrust washer for signs of
excessive wear. To replace, drive off of input shaft
with suitable drift and hammer.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: When servicing t

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (1) Install input shaft into fixture 8487.
(2) Install thrust washer if removed upon disas-
sembly.
(3) Install 3rd gear (Fig. 216).
(4) Install 3rd gear blocker ring (Fig. 217).(5) Install 3/4 synchr

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (7) Install 4th gear blocker ring (Fig. 220).
(8) Install 4th gear (Fig. 221).
(9) Install 5th gear and press into position using
installer 8481 (Fig. 222).
(10) InstallNEW5th gear nut and torque to 2

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (11) Stake 5th Gear nut as follows:
(a) Install staking tool 8479 to 5th gear nut.
(b) Tighten upper thumb screw by hand (Fig.
224).
(c) Tighten two (2) side thumb screws by hand.
(d) Tighten both sta

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
The intermediate shaft assembly (Fig. 227) is part
of the transaxle geartrain, meshes with and is driven
by the input shaft, drives the differential via an inte-
grated