2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN lock

(4) Remove oil pan-to-case bolts (Fig. 16).
(5) Remove oil pan (Fig. 17).
(6) Remove oil filter (Fig. 18).
(7) Turn manual valve fully clock-wise to get park
rod into position for removal.
(8) Remove valve body-to-case bolts (Fig. 19).
CAUTION: Do not handle the valve body assembly
from the manual valve. Damage can result.
Fig. 16 Remove Oil Pan Bolts
1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)
Fig. 17 Remove Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPARTATF RTV (MS-GF41)
3 - OIL FILTER
Fig. 18 Remove Oil Filter
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
Fig. 19 Remove Valve Body Attaching Bolts
1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)
2 - VALVE BODY
RS41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE21 - 127
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(25) Remove front carrier/rear annulus assembly
and #6 needle bearing (Fig. 40).
(26) Remove rear sun gear and #7 needle bearing
(Fig. 41).
NOTE: The number 7 needle bearing has three anti-
reversal tabs and is common with the number five
and number two position. The orientation should
allow the bearing to seat flat against the rear sun
gear (Fig. 42). A small amount of petrolatum can be
used to hold the bearing to the rear sun gear.(27) Setup tool 5058 as shown in (Fig. 43). Com-
press 2/4 clutch return spring (just enough to remove
snap ring) and remove snap ring.
NOTE: Verify that Tool 5058 is centered properly
over the 2/4 clutch retainer before compressing. If
necessary, fasten the 5058 bar to the bellhousing
flange with any combination of locking pliers and
bolts to center the tool properly.
Fig. 40 Remove Front Carrier and Rear Annulus
Assembly
1 - #6 NEEDLE BEARING
2 - FRONT CARRIER AND REAR ANNULUS ASSEMBLY (TWIST
AND PULL OR PUSH TO REMOVE OR INSTALL).
Fig. 41 Remove Rear Sun Gear
1 - #7 NEEDLE BEARING
2 - REAR SUN GEAR
Fig. 42 Number 7 Bearing
1 - #7 NEEDLE BEARING
2 - REAR SUN GEAR
Fig. 43 Remove 2/4 Clutch Retainer Snap Ring
1 - TOOL 5058
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - SNAP RING
4 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
RS41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE21 - 133
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(36) Remove transfer gear cover-to-case bolts (Fig.
52).
(37) Remove transfer gear cover (Fig. 53).(38) Using Tool 6259, remove transfer shaft gear-
to-shaft nut and coned washer (Fig. 54) (Fig. 55).
Fig. 52 Remove Rear Cover Bolts
1 - REAR COVER BOLTS
2 - REAR COVER
3 - USE SEALANT ON BOLTS
Fig. 53 Remove Rear Cover
1 - REAR COVER
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPARTATF RTV (MS-GF41) AS SHOWN
Fig. 54 Remove Transfer Shaft Gear Nut
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
2 - OUTPUT GEAR
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6259
Fig. 55 Transfer Shaft Gear Nut and Coned Washer
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT
2 - LOCK WASHER
3 - NUT
21 - 136 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERS
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(52) Using Tool L4407A, and button 6055, remove
output gear from shaft (Fig. 69).(53) Remove output gear bearing shim (select)
(Fig. 70).
(54) Using setup as shown in (Fig. 71), remove
output gear bearing cone.
Fig. 68 Output Gear Bolt and Washer
1 - OUTPUT GEAR
2 - BOLT
3 - CONED LOCK WASHER
Fig. 69 Remove Output Gear
1 - OUTPUT GEAR
2 - BUTTON TOOL 6055
3 - WRENCHES
4 - TOOL L4407A
5 - BOLTS TOOL L4407±6
Fig. 70 Output Gear and (Select) Shim
1 - REAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY
2 - SHIM (SELECT)
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
Fig. 71 Remove Bearing Cone
1 - TOOL 5048 WITH JAWS 5048±5 AND BUTTON L-4539±2
2 - WRENCHES
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
21 - 140 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERS
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(15) Install the output gear and bearing assembly
using Tool 6261 (Fig. 104).
(16) Install NEW output gear retaining bolt and
washer (Fig. 105). Using Tool 6259, torque output
gear retaining bolt to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
106).(17) Using an inch pound torque wrench (Fig.
107), check output shaft turning torque.Output
shaft turning torque should be within 3-8 in.
lbs.If the turning torque is too high, install a 0.04
mm (0.0016 in.) thicker shim. If the turning torque is
too low, install a 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.) thinner shim.
Repeat until the proper turning torque of 3-8 in. lbs.
is obtained.
Fig. 104 Install Output Gear
1 - WRENCHES
2 - TOOL 6261 WITH STUD
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
Fig. 105 Output Gear Bolt and Washer
1 - OUTPUT GEAR
2 - BOLT
3 - CONED LOCK WASHER
Fig. 106 Tighten Output Gear to 271 N²m (200 ft.
lbs.)
1 - OUTPUT GEAR
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
3 - 200 FT. LBS.
4 - TOOL 6259
Fig. 107 Check Output Gear Bearings Turning
Torque
1 - INCH-POUND TORQUE WRENCH
2 - OUTPUT GEAR
21 - 150 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERS
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(18) Install output gear stirrup with serrated side
out (Fig. 108).
(19) Install retaining strap.
(20) Install strap bolts but do not tighten at this
time (Fig. 109).(21) Rotate stirrup clockwise against flats of
retaining bolt (Fig. 110).
(22) Torque stirrup strap bolts to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 111).
Fig. 108 Install Stirrup
1 - STIRRUP
2 - OUTPUT GEAR RETAINING BOLT
Fig. 109 Install Strap Bolts
1 - RETAINING STRAP
2 - STIRRUP
3 - RETAINING STRAP BOLTS
Fig. 110 Turn Stirrup Clockwise Against Bolt Flats
1 - RETAINING STRAP
2 - STIRRUP
Fig. 111 Tighten Stirrup Strap Bolts To 23 N´m (200
in.) lbs.)
1 - RETAINING STRAP
2 - STIRRUP
RS41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE21 - 151
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(63) Install valve body to transaxle (Fig. 157).
Rotate manual valve shaft fully clockwise to ease
installation. Make sure park rod rollers are posi-
tioned within park guide bracket.
(64) Install and torque valve body-to-case bolts to
12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 158).(65) Install oil filter and new o-ring (Fig. 159).
(66) Apply an 1/8º bead of MopartATF RTV (MS-
GF41) to oil pan and immediately install to case (Fig.
160).
Fig. 157 Install Valve Body
1 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 158 Install Valve Body-to-Case Bolts
1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)
2 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 159 Install Oil Filter
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
Fig. 160 Install Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPARTATF RTV (MS-GF41)
3 - OIL FILTER
RS41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE21 - 165
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com

(11) Align and install rear mount bracket-to-case
bolts by hand (Fig. 164). Torque horizontal bolt to
102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(12) AWD models: Install power transfer unit.
(Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
POWER TRANSFER UNIT - INSTALLATION)
(13) Install left and right halfshaft assemblies.
(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF
SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(14) Install front wheel/tire assemblies.
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Torque remaining rear mount bracket-to-tran-
saxle vertical bolts (Fig. 164) to 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(17) Install transaxle upper bellhousing-to-block
bolts and torque to 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
(18) Install and connect crank position sensor (if
equipped).
(19) Connect gearshift cable to upper mount
bracket and transaxle manual valve lever (Fig. 165).
Fig. 164 Rear Mount Bracket - Typical
1 - BOLT - VERTICAL 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
2 - BRACKET - REAR MOUNT
3 - BOLT - HORIZONTAL 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 165 Gearshift Cable at Transaxle - Typical
1 - MANUAL VALVE LEVER
2 - GEAR SHIFT CABLE
3 - UPPER MOUNT BRACKET
RS41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE21 - 167
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)
ProCarManuals.com