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(15) Install the output gear and bearing assembly
using Tool 6261 (Fig. 102).
(16) Install NEW output gear retaining bolt and
washer (Fig. 103). Using Tool 6259, torque output
gear retaining bolt to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
104). (17) Using an inch pound torque wrench (Fig.
105), 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. 102 Install Output Gear
1 - WRENCHES
2 - TOOL 6261 WITH STUD
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
Fig. 103 Output Gear Bolt and Washer
1 - OUTPUT GEAR
2 - BOLT
3 - CONED LOCK WASHER
Fig. 104 Tighten Output Gear to 271 N²m (200 ft.
lbs.)
1 - OUTPUT GEAR
2 - TORQUE WRENCH
3 - 200 FT. LBS.
4 - TOOL 6259
Fig. 105 Check Output Gear Bearings Turning Torque
1 - INCH-POUND TORQUE WRENCH
2 - OUTPUT GEAR
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(18) Install output gear stirrup with serrated side
out (Fig. 106).
(19) Install retaining strap (Fig. 107).
(20) Install strap bolts but do not tighten at this
time (Fig. 107). (21) Rotate stirrup clockwise against flats of
retaining bolt (Fig. 108).
(22) Torque stirrup strap bolts to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 109).
Fig. 106 Install Stirrup
1 - STIRRUP
2 - OUTPUT GEAR RETAINING BOLT
Fig. 107 Install Strap Bolts
1 - RETAINING STRAP
2 - STIRRUP
3 - RETAINING STRAP BOLTS
Fig. 108 Turn Stirrup Clockwise Against Flats Of Output Gear Retaining Bolt
1 - RETAINING STRAP
2 - STIRRUP
Fig. 109 Tighten Stirrup Strap Bolts to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.)
1 - RETAINING STRAP
2 - STIRRUP
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(32) Install the transfer shaft gear using Tool 6261
(Fig. 119).
CAUTION: Install a NEW retaining nut, as the origi-
nal nut MUST NOT be reused.
(33) Install the new retaining nut and washer.
(34) Using Tool 6259, torque transfer gear retain-
ing nut to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 120). (35) Measure transfer shaft end play.
Transfer
shaft end play should be within 0.05-0.10 mm
(0.002-0.004 in.). If the end play is too high, install a
0.04 mm (0.0016 in.) thicker shim. If the end play is
too low, install a 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.) thinner shim.
Repeat until 0.05-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 in.) end play
is obtained. (36) Install a bead of Mopar tATF RTV (MS-GF41)
to transfer gear cover (Fig. 121).
(37) Install transfer gear cover-to-case bolts and
torque to 20 N´m (175 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 122).
Fig. 119 Install Transfer Shaft Gear
1 - WRENCHES
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6261
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
4 - TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
Fig. 120 Tighten Nut to 271 N²m (200 ft. lbs.)
1 - TRANSFER SHAFT GEAR
2 - 200 FT. LBS.
3 - TORQUE WRENCH
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6259
Fig. 121 Install Rear Cover
1 - REAR COVER
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR TATF RTV (MS-GF41) AS SHOWN
Fig. 122 Install Rear Cover Bolts
1 - REAR COVER BOLTS
2 - REAR COVER
3 - USE SEALANT ON BOLTS
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(52)DETERMINING #4 THRUST PLATE
THICKNESS / INPUT SHAFT END PLAY: (a) Select the thinnest #4 thrust plate thickness
and install to input clutch assembly (Fig. 139). Use
petrolatum to retain. (b)
Install input clutch assembly into position and
verify that it is completely seated by viewing through
input speed sensor hole. If view through input speed
sensor hole is not as shown in (Fig. 140), the input
clutch assembly is not seated properly.
(c) Remove oil pump o-ring (Fig. 141). Be sure
to reinstall oil pump o-ring after selecting the
proper #4 thrust plate. (d) Install pump and gasket to transmission.
Install and torque bolts. (e) Set up input shaft for measurement with
Indicator Set C3339 and End Play Set 8266 as
shown in (Fig. 142). (f) Measure the input shaft end play with the
transaxle in the vertical position. Input shaft end
play must be within 0.005 to 0.025 inch. For
example, if end play reading is 0.055 inch, select
No. 4 Thrust Plate which is 0.071 to 0.074 thick.
This should provide an input shaft end play read-
ing of 0.020 inch which is within specifications. (g) Refer to the No. 4 thrust plate chart to select
the proper No. 4 thrust plate:
Fig. 139 Select Thinnest No. 4 Thrust Plate
1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
2 - #4 THRUST PLATE (SELECT)
3 - 3 DABS OF PETROLATUM FOR RETENTION
Fig. 140 View Through Input Speed Sensor Hole
1 - INPUT CLUTCH RETAINER
2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR HOLE
3 - OIL COOLER FITTINGS
Fig. 141 Remove Oil Pump O-Ring
1 - OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
2 - O-RING
Fig. 142 Measure Input Shaft End Play Using Tool 8266ÐTypical
1 - TOOL 8266±8
2 - TOOL 8266±2
3 - TOOL C-3339
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(57) Install oil pump assembly (Fig. 147).
(58) Install oil pump-to-case bolts and torque to 27
N´m (20 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 148). (59) Install low/reverse accumulator (Fig. 149).
(60) Install low/reverse accumulator plug (Fig.
150).
Fig. 147 Install Oil Pump
1 - OIL PUMP
2 - GASKET
Fig. 148 Install Pump-to-Case Bolts
1 - PUMP ATTACHING BOLTS
2 - PUMP HOUSING
Fig. 149 Low/Reverse Accumulator
1 - PISTON
2 - RETURN SPRINGS
Fig. 150 Install Low/Reverse Accumulator Plug
1 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
2 - PLUG
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(61) Install low/reverse accumulator snap ring
(Fig. 151).
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
and springs (Fig. 152). (63) Install valve body to transaxle (Fig. 153).
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. 154).
Fig. 151 Install Low/Reverse Accumulator Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING
2 - PLUG
Fig. 152 Underdrive and Overdrive Accumulators
1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
Fig. 153 Valve Body Removal/Installation
1 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 154 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. 155).
(66) Apply an 1/8º bead of MopartATF RTV (MS-
GF41) to oil pan and immediately install to case (Fig.
156).
(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. 157). (69) Install and tighten solenoid/pressure switch
assembly-to-transaxle case bolts to 12 N´m (110 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 158).
(70) Install and torque input and output speed
sensors to case to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 155 Install Oil Filter and O-Ring
1 - OIL FILTER
2 - O-RING
Fig. 156 Install Oil Pan
1 - OIL PAN
2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR TATF RTV (MS-GF41)
3 - OIL FILTER
Fig. 157 Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly and
Gasket
1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 - GASKET
Fig. 158 Attaching Bolts
1 - BOLTS
2 - SOLENOID AND PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: If transaxle assembly has been replaced or
overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement), it is nec-
essary to perfrom the TCM Quick Learn procedure.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Using a transmission jack and a helper, posi-
tion transaxle assembly to engine. Install and torque
bellhousing bolts to 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.). (2) Install upper mount assembly to transaxle and
torque bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 159). (3) Raise engine/transaxle assembly into position.
Install and torque upper mount-to-bracket thru-bolt
to 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 159). (4) Remove transmission jack and screw jack.
(5) Secure left wheelhouse splash shield.
(6) Install torque converter-to-drive plate bolts and
torque to 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.) (7) Install inspection cover.
(8) Install lateral bending brace.
(9) Install starter motor.
(10) Install front mount/bracket assembly.
(11) Align and install rear mount bracket-to-case
bolts by hand (Fig. 160). 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)
Fig. 160 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. 159 Left Mount to Bracket and Transaxle
1 - BOLT - BRACKET TO FRAME RAIL 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
2 - BOLT - MOUNT TO RAIL THRU 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.)
3 - BOLT - LEFT MOUNT TO TRANSAXLE 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
4 - TRANSAXLE
5 - MOUNT - LEFT
6 - BRACKET - LEFT MOUNT
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