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(13) Install tapered roller bearings using installer
8473 and an arbor press (Fig. 122). Insert button
8491 on opposite journal to protect journal and/or
bearing during press operation. Repeat the same
operation on opposite side.
(14) Measure and verify differential side gear end
play. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
MANUAL/DIFFERENTIAL - ADJUSTMENTS).
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - DIFFERENTIAL TURNING
TORQUE
NOTE: Differential turning torque should only be
measured with the geartrain out of the transaxle. If
measurement is taken with transaxle assembled, an
inaccurate measurement will result.
NOTE: All differential cover-to-case bolts and exten-
sion housing-to-case bolts must be installed and
torqued to obtain accurate measurement.(1) If transaxle is assembled, remove geartrain
and leave differential in place. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - DISASSEMBLY)
(2) Install differential cover and torque differential
cover-to-case bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install extension housing and torque extension
housing-to-case bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(4) Place transaxle on work bench so axle center-
line is parallel to the ground.
(5) Install turning torque tool C-4995 to differen-
tial at side opposite extension housing.
(6) Using in. lb./N´m dial indicator, rotate differen-
tial case multiple times and record measurement
(Fig. 123). Differential turning torque should be
within 2.3-3.4 N´m (20-30 in. lbs.). Refer to shim
chart for proper shim selection. If turning torque
measured is less than 2.3 N´m (20 in. lbs.), install a
thicker shim. If turning torque measured is greater
than 3.4 N´m (30 in. lbs.), install a thinner shim.
Fig. 122 Differential Side Bearing Installation
1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - INSTALLER 8473
3 - BEARING
4 - BUTTON 8491
Fig. 123 Differential Turning Torque Measurement
1 - DIAL TORQUE WRENCH
2 - TOOL C-4995
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FLUID DRAIN
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove transaxle drain plug (Fig. 127) and
drain fluid into suitable container.
(3) Install drain plug and torque to 23 N´m (17 ft.
lbs.).
FLUID FILL
(1) Remove transaxle fill plug (Fig. 128).
(2) Add 2.4-2.7L (2.5-2.9 qts.) of MopartATF+4
until fluid is within 3/16º below fill hole.
(3) Install fill plug, ensuring it is properly seated.
(4) Lower vehicle.
GEARSHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating1¤4-turn clockwise (Fig. 129).
(2) Remove gearshift boot from center console by
disengaging three (3) retaining clips (Fig. 130).
Fig. 127 Transaxle Drain Plug
1 - TRANSAXLE DRAIN PLUG
2 - DIFFERENTIAL COVER
Fig. 128 Transaxle Fill Plug
1 - FILL PLUG
2 - END COVER
Fig. 129 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
Fig. 130 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
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(11) Adjust crossover cable (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/GEAR SHIFT
CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS).
(12) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
150). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).(13) Install center console assembly (Fig. 151).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(14) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 152).
Fig. 149 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 150 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 151 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 152 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
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(4) Apply park brake to allow park brake handle to
clear center console upon removal.
(5) Remove two (2) cupholder bottom plugs (Fig.
157).
(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
158).(7) Loosen crossover cable adjustment screw (Fig.
159).
(8) Rock gearshift lever back and forth between
1±2 and 5±R planes. Release lever, allowing shifter
spring to return lever to the neutral position in the
3±4 plane. Place gearshift lever in the 3rd gear posi-
tion.
(9) Torque crossover lever adjustment screw to 8
N´m (70 in. lbs.).No load should be applied to
the shifter lever in any direction (hands off)
while tightening screw.
(10) Verify gearshift lever travel through all gear
ranges with engine off (not running).
(11) Install center console assembly (Fig. 158).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(12) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 157).
(13) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 156).
Secure boot to console with three (3) retainer clips.
(14) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
155). Orient shift pattern on knob
1¤4-turn clockwise,
push down and rotate1¤4-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(15) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 157 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 158 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 159 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
1 - CROSSOVER CABLE
2 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
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(11) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
179). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).
(12) Install center console assembly (Fig. 180).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).(13) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 181).
(14) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 182).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
Fig. 179 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 180 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 181 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 182 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
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(8) Remove crossover cable retainer clip (Fig. 190).
(9) Remove crossover cable from gearshift mecha-
nism (Fig. 191).
(10) Remove selector cable retainer clip (Fig. 192).
(11) Remove selector cable from gearshift mecha-
nism (Fig. 193).
(12) Remove four (4) gearshift mechanism-to-park
brake bracket nuts. Remove gearshift mechanism
from bracket (Fig. 194).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install gearshift mechanism to park brake
bracket (Fig. 195). Install and torque nuts to 12 N´m
(108 in. lbs.).
(2) Install selector cable to gearshift mechanism
(Fig. 196). Install retainer clip (Fig. 197).
Fig. 190 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 191 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 192 Selector Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
Fig. 193 Selector Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - SELECTOR CABLE
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(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 (Fig. 201).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
Fig. 198 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 199 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 200 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 201 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
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(7) Install 4th gear blocker ring (Fig. 220).
(8) Install 4th gear and needle bearing (if
equipped) (Fig. 221).
(9) Install 5th gear and press into position using
installer 8481 (Fig. 222).(10) InstallNEW5th gear nut and torque to 262
N´m (193 ft. lbs.) using wrench 8478 (Fig. 223).
Fig. 220 4th Gear Blocker Ring
1 - 4th GEAR BLOCKER RING
Fig. 221 4th Gear Removal/Installation
1 - 4th GEAR
Fig. 222 5th Gear Installation
1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
2 - INSTALLER 8481
3 - 5TH GEAR
Fig. 223 5th Gear Nut Removal/Installation
1 - WRENCH 8478
2 - 5TH GEAR NUT
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