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(61) Install low/reverse accumulator snap ring
(Fig. 137).
NOTE: Depending on engine application, some
accumulators will have two springs, and others will
have one spring. The springs are color-coded for
application and year.
(62) Install underdrive and overdrive accumulators
(Fig. 138). (63) Install valve body to transaxle (Fig. 139).
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. 140).
Fig. 137 Install Low/Reverse Accumulator Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING
2 - PLUG
Fig. 138 Underdrive and Overdrive Accumulators
1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
Fig. 139 Install Valve Body
1 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 140 Install Valve Body-to-Case Bolts
1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)
2 - VALVE BODY
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(65) Install oil filter and new o-ring (Fig. 141).
(66) Apply an 1/8º bead of MopartATF RTV (MS-
GF41) to oil pan and immediately install to case (Fig.
142).
(67) Install oil pan-to-case bolts and torque to 19
N´m (165 in. lbs.). (68) Install solenoid/pressure switch assembly and
gasket to case (Fig. 143). (69) Install and tighten solenoid/pressure switch
assembly-to-transaxle case bolts to 12 N´m (110 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 144). (70) Install and torque input and output speed
sensors to case to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 141 Install Oil Filter
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
Fig. 142 Install Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR TATF RTV (MS-GF41)
3 - OIL FILTER
Fig. 143 Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly and
Gasket
1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 - GASKET
Fig. 144 Solenoid Pack-to-Transaxle Bolts
1 - BOLTS
2 - SOLENOID AND PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION
The 4XTE underdrive, overdrive, low/reverse, and 2/4
clutch hydraulic circuits each contain an accumulator.
An accumulator typically consists of a piston, return
spring(s), and a cover or plug. The overdrive and under-
drive accumulators are located within the transaxle
case, and are retained by the valve body (Fig. 145).
The low reverse accumulator (Fig. 146) is also
located within the transaxle case, but the assembly is
retained by a cover and a snap-ring.
The 2/4 accumulator is located in the valve body. It is
retained by a cover and retaining screws (Fig. 147).
VALVE BODY
REMOVAL
NOTE: If valve body is replaced or reconditioned,
the TCM Quick Learn Procedure must be per-
formed. (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL
MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Disconnect gearshift cable from manual valve
lever. (3) Remove manual valve lever from manual shaft.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Remove oil pan bolts (Fig. 148).
Fig. 145 Underdrive and Overdrive Accumulators
1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
Fig. 146 Low/Reverse Accumulator
1 - PISTON
2 - RETURN SPRINGS
Fig. 147 2/4 Accumulator Assembly
1 - VALVE BODY
2 - RETAINER PLATE
3 - DETENT SPRING
4 - RETURN SPRINGS
5 - PISTON
Fig. 148 Oil Pan Bolts
1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)
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(6) Remove oil pan (Fig. 149).
(7) Remove oil filter (Fig. 150).(8) Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts
(Fig. 151).
NOTE: To ease removal of the valve body, turn the
manual valve lever fully clockwise to low or first
gear.
(9) Remove park rod rollers from guide bracket
and remove valve body from transaxle (Fig. 152) (Fig.
153).
Fig. 149 Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF RTV SEALANT
3 - OIL FILTER
Fig. 150 Filter and O-Ring
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
Fig. 151 Valve Body Attaching Bolts
1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)
2 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 152 Push Park Rod Rollers from Guide Bracket
1 - PARK SPRAG ROLLERS
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - PARK SPRAG GUIDE BRACKET
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CAUTION: The valve body manual shaft pilot may
distort and bind the manual valve if the valve body
is mishandled or dropped.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: If valve body assembly is being recondi-
tioned, the PCM/TCM Quick Learn Procedure must
be performed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Remove manual shaft seal (Fig. 154). (2) Remove Transmission Range Sensor retaining
screw (Fig. 155).
(3) Remove Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb and
Transmission Range Sensor (Fig. 156).
Fig. 153 Valve Body Removal/Installation
1 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 154 Manual Shaft Seal
1 - SEAL
2 - MANUAL SHAFT
Fig. 155 Remove Transmission Range Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
2 - MANUAL VALVE CONTROL PIN
3 - RETAINING SCREW
Fig. 156 Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb and Transmission Range Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
2 - MANUAL SHAFT
3 - ROOSTER COMB
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(4) Remove 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate (Fig.
157).
(5) Remove 2/4 Accumulator components as shown
in (Fig. 158). (6) Remove Valve Body to Transfer Plate screws
(Fig. 159).
(7) Invert assembly and remove Transfer Plate
(Fig. 160). Beware of loose check balls.
Fig. 157 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate
1 - 2±4 ACCUMULATOR RETAINING PLATE
2 - DETENT SPRING
Fig. 158 2/4 Accumulator Assembly
1 - VALVE BODY
2 - RETAINER PLATE
3 - DETENT SPRING
4 - RETURN SPRINGS
5 - PISTON
Fig. 159 Remove Valve Body to Transfer Plate Screws
1 - SCREW (24)
2 - TRANSFER PLATE
3 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 160 Remove Transfer Plate
1 - TRANSFER PLATE
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(8) Remove oil screen (Fig. 161).
(9) Remove the overdrive clutch (#5) check valve
(Fig. 162) (10) Remove separator plate (Fig. 163).
(11) Remove thermal valve (Fig. 164).
Fig. 161 Remove Oil Screen
1 - OIL SCREEN
Fig. 162 Remove Overdrive Clutch (#5) Check Valve
1 - OVERDRIVE CLUTCH (#5) CHECK VALVE
Fig. 163 Remove Separator Plate
1 - SEPARATOR PLATE
2 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 164 Remove Thermal Valve
1 - THERMAL VALVE
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(12) Remove check balls (Fig. 165).
NOTE: Tag all valve/spring assemblies for reassem-
bly identification. (13) Remove dual retainer plate using Tool 6301
(Fig. 166).
Fig. 165 Ball Check Location
1 - (#4) BALL CHECK LOCATION
2 - (#2) BALL CHECK LOCATION
3 - RETAINER 4 - (#3) BALL CHECK LOCATION
5 - LOW/REVERSE SWITCH VALVE
6 - T/C LIMIT VALVE
Fig. 166 Remove Dual Retainer Plate using Tool 6301
1 - TOOL 6301
2 - RETAINER
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VALVE BODY (Continued)