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(16) Install manual shaft seal (Fig. 343).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If valve body assembly is being replaced or
reconditioned, it is necessary to perform the TCM
Quick Learn Procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Install valve body assembly to transaxle (Fig.
344). Install and torque valve body-to-transaxle case
bolts (Fig. 345) to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.). (2) Install transaxle oil filter (Fig. 346). Inspect
the o-ring and replace if necessary.
Fig. 343 Manual Shaft Seal
1 - SEAL
2 - MANUAL SHAFT
Fig. 344 Valve Body Removal/Installation
1 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 345 Valve Body Attaching Bolts
1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)
2 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 346 Filter and O-Ring
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
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(3) Ensure the transaxle oil pan and transaxle
case sealing surfaces are clean and dry. Install an
1/8º bead of Mopar tSilicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant to the oil pan and install (Fig. 347). Torque oil
pan-to-transaxle case bolts (Fig. 348) to 19 N´m (165
in. lbs.).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Connect transmission range sensor connector.
(6) Install manual valve lever to manual shaft.
(7) Install gearshift cable to manual valve lever.
(8) Connect battery negative cable.
(9) Fill transaxle with MopartATF +4 Transmis-
sion fluid. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
Fig. 348 Oil Pan Bolts
1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)
Fig. 347 Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF RTV SEALANT
3 - OIL FILTER
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41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY ........................166
ASSEMBLY ...........................184
ACCUMULATOR DESCRIPTION ........................206 VALVE BODY
REMOVAL ............................206
DISASSEMBLY ........................208
ASSEMBLY ...........................212
INSTALLATION ........................217
41TE AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: If transaxle is being overhauled (clutch and/or
seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to per-
form the PCM/TCM Quick Learn Procedure. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POW-
ERTRAIN/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
NOTE: This procedure does not include final drive
(differential) disassembly.
(1) Remove input and output speed sensors.
(2) Remove three (3) solenoid/pressure switch
assembly-to-case bolts. (3) Remove solenoid/pressure switch assembly and
gasket (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly and Gasket
1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 - GASKET
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(4) Remove oil pan-to-case bolts (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove oil pan (Fig. 3).(6) Remove oil filter (Fig. 4).
(7) Turn manual valve fully clock-wise to get park
rod into position for removal. (8) Remove valve body-to-case bolts (Fig. 5).
Fig. 2 Remove Oil Pan Bolts
1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)
Fig. 3 Remove Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR TATF RTV (MS-GF41)
3 - OIL FILTER
Fig. 4 Remove Oil Filter
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
Fig. 5 Remove Valve Body Attaching Bolts
1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)
2 - VALVE BODY
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CAUTION: Do not handle the valve body assembly
from the manual valve. Damage can result.(9) Using a screwdriver, push park rod rollers
away from guide bracket (Fig. 6) and remove valve
body assembly (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Depending on engine application, some
accumulators will have two springs and others will
have one spring. The springs are color-coded
according to application and year. When disassem-
bling, mark accumulator spring location to ease
assembly. (10) Remove underdrive and overdrive accumula-
tors (Fig. 8).
(11) Remove low/reverse accumulator snap ring
(Fig. 9).
Fig. 6 Push Park Rod Rollers from Guide Bracket
1 - PARK SPRAG ROLLERS
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - PARK SPRAG GUIDE BRACKET
Fig. 7 Remove Valve Body
1 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 8 Underdrive and Overdrive Accumulators
1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
Fig. 9 Remove Low/Reverse Accumulator Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING
2 - PLUG
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(12) Remove low/reverse accumulator plug (Fig.
10).
(13) Remove low/reverse accumulator piston using
suitable pliers (Fig. 11) (Fig. 12). (14) Measure input shaft end play. Place transaxle
so input shaft is vertical. Set up end play set and
dial indicator as shown in (Fig. 13). Input shaft end
play should be within 0.13-0.64 mm (0.005-0.025
in.) If outside of this range, a #4 thrust plate change
is required. Record indicator reading for reference
upon reassembly.
Fig. 10 Remove Low/Reverse Accumulator Plug (Cover)
1 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
2 - PLUG
Fig. 11 Low/Reverse Accumulator Piston
1 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON
Fig. 12 Low/Reverse Accumulator
1 - PISTON
2 - RETURN SPRINGS
Fig. 13 Measure Input Shaft End Play Using EndPlay Set 8266
1 - TOOL 8266±8
2 - TOOL 8266±2
3 - TOOL C-3339
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(15) Remove oil pump-to-case bolts (Fig. 14).
CAUTION: Be sure input speed sensor is removed
before removing oil pump. (16) Install pullers Tool C-3752 as shown in (Fig.
15). (17) Remove oil pump assembly (Fig. 16) (Fig. 17).
Fig. 14 Remove Pump Attaching Bolts
1 - PUMP ATTACHING BOLTS
2 - PUMP HOUSING
Fig. 15 Install Tool C-3752
1 - PULLERS TOOL C-3752
2 - PUMP
Fig. 16 Remove Oil Pump
1 - ªPUSH INº ON INPUT SHAFT WHILE REMOVING PUMP
Fig. 17 Oil Pump Removed
1 - OIL PUMP
2 - GASKET
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(18) Remove oil pump gasket (Fig. 18).
CAUTION: If transaxle failure has occurred, the
cooler bypass valve must be replaced. Do not
re-use or attempt to clean valve. (19) Remove cooler bypass valve (Fig. 19). (20) Remove #1 needle bearing (Fig. 20).
(21) Remove input clutch assembly (Fig. 21).
Fig. 18 Remove Oil Pump Gasket
1 - PUMP GASKET
Fig. 19 Remove Bypass Valve
1 - COOLER BYPASS VALVE
Fig. 20 Remove Caged Needle Bearing
1 - #1 CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
2 - NOTE: TANGED SIDE OUT
Fig. 21 Remove Input Clutch Assembly
1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 - #4 THRUST WASHER
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41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued)