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41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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(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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(26) Setup tool 5058 as shown in (Fig. 27). 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.
NOTE: The 2/4 Clutch Piston has bonded seals
which are not individually serviceable. Seal replace-
ment requires replacement of the piston assembly. (27) Remove 2/4 clutch retainer (Fig. 28).
(28) Remove 2/4 clutch return spring (Fig. 29).
Fig. 26 Number 7 Bearing
1 - #7 NEEDLE BEARING
2 - REAR SUN GEAR
Fig. 27 Remove 2/4 Clutch Retainer Snap Ring
1 - TOOL 5058
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - SNAP RING
4 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
Fig. 28 2/4 Clutch Retainer
1 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
2 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
Fig. 29 Remove 2/4 Clutch Return Spring
1 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
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(29) Remove 2/4 clutch pack (Fig. 30).Tag 2/4
clutch pack for reassembly identification.
(30) Remove tapered snap ring (Fig. 31). (31) Remove low/reverse reaction plate (Fig. 32).
(32) Remove one low/reverse clutch disc (Fig. 33).
Fig. 30 Remove 2/4 Clutch Pack
1 - CLUTCH PLATE (4)
2 - CLUTCH DISC (4)
Fig. 31 Remove Tapered Snap Ring
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - LOW/REVERSE TAPERED SNAP RING (TAPERED SIDE UP)
4 - OIL PAN FACE
5 - LONG TAB
Fig. 32 Remove Low/Reverse Reaction Plate
1 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE (FLAT SIDE UP)
Fig. 33 Remove One Disc
1 - ONE DISC FROM LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
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(33) Remove low/reverse reaction plate snap ring
(Fig. 34).
(34) Remove low/reverse clutch pack (Fig. 35). (35) Remove transfer gear cover-to-case bolts (Fig.
36).
(36) Remove transfer gear cover (Fig. 37).
Fig. 34 Remove Low/Reverse Reaction Plate Snap Ring
1 - SCREWDRIVER
2 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE FLAT SNAP RING
3 - DO NOT SCRATCH CLUTCH PLATE
Fig. 35 Remove Low/Reverse Clutch Pack
1 - CLUTCH PLATES (5)
2 - CLUTCH DISCS (5)
Fig. 36 Remove Rear Cover Bolts
1 - REAR COVER BOLTS
2 - REAR COVER
3 - USE SEALANT ON BOLTS
Fig. 37 Remove Rear Cover
1 - REAR COVER
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR TATF RTV (MS-GF41) AS SHOWN
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(56) Install low/reverse spring compressor tool as
shown in (Fig. 58) (Fig. 59). (57) Compress low/reverse piston return spring
and remove snap ring (Fig. 60).
(58) Remove low/reverse spring compressor tool
and low reverse piston return spring (Fig. 61).
Fig. 58 Low/Reverse Spring Compressor Tool
1 - TOOL 6057
2 - TOOL 5059
3 - TOOL 5058±3
Fig. 59 Compressor Tool in Use
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
2 - SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN)
3 - TOOL 6057
4 - TOOL 5059
5 - TOOL 5058±3
Fig. 60 Remove Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING OPENING MUST BE BETWEEN SPRING LEVERS
(AS SHOWN)
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - TOOL 6057
Fig. 61 Low/Reverse Piston Return Spring
1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING
2 - PISTON
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(59) Using a suitable punch , drive out park guide
bracket pivot shaft plug (Fig. 62).
(60) Using ordinary pliers, remove pivot shaft and
guide bracket assembly (Fig. 63). (61) Inspect guide bracket components for exces-
sive wear and replace if necessary (Fig. 64).
NOTE: The Low/Reverse Clutch Piston has bonded
seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal
replacement requires replacement of the piston
assembly.
(62) Remove low/reverse clutch piston (Fig. 65).
Fig. 62 Remove Anchor Shaft and Plug
1 - GUIDE BRACKET ANCHOR SHAFT
2 - PIVOT SHAFT
3 - ANCHOR SHAFT PLUG
Fig. 63 Pivot Shaft and Guide Bracket
1 - ANTIRACHET SPRING
2 - GUIDE BRACKET
3 - PIVOT SHAFT
4-PAWL
Fig. 64 Guide Bracket Disassembled
1 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING
2 - GUIDE BRACKET
3 - SPLIT SLEEVE
4 - SPACER
5-PAWL
6 - STEPPED SPACER
Fig. 65 Remove Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON
2 - BONDED SEAL
3 - BONDED SEAL
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(63) Remove low/reverse piston retainer-to-case
screws (Fig. 66).
(64) Remove low/reverse piston retainer (Fig. 67). (65) Remove low/reverse piston retainer-to-case
gasket (Fig. 68).
(66) Using a hammer and suitable drift, drive out
inner output bearing cup (Fig. 69).
Fig. 66 Remove Piston Retainer Attaching Screws
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - TORX-LOC SCREWS
Fig. 67 Remove Piston Retainer
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
2 - GASKET
Fig. 68 Remove Piston Retainer Gasket
1 - GASKET HOLES MUST LINE UP
2 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER GASKET
Fig. 69 Remove Output Bearing Inner Cup
1 - OUTPUT BEARING CUPS (REPLACE IN PAIRS)
2 - HAMMER
3 - BRASS DRIFT
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