2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN Service Manual

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003  Service Manual (3) Install crossover cable to gearshift mechanism
(Fig. 198). Install retainer clip (Fig. 199).
Fig. 194 Gearshift Mechanism Removal/Installation
(RHD Shown Ð LHD Typical)
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003  Service Manual (4) Adjust crossover cable.
(5) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
200). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).(6) Install center console assembly (F

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003  Service Manual (7) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 202).
(8) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 203).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.(9) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
204). Orient shift pa

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003  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 2003  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 2003  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 2003  Service Manual ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, some
input shafts will utilize a needle bearing under the
3rd and 4th Speed Gears.
NOTE: When servicing the input shaft assembly, all
snap rings MUST b

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003  Service Manual (1) Install input shaft into fixture 8487.
(2) Install thrust washer if removed upon disas-
sembly.
(3) Install 3rd gear and needle bearing (if
equipped) (Fig. 216).
(4) Install 3rd gear blocker ring