2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN Service Manual

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (38) Install the underdrive shaft assembly (Fig.
250).
(39) Install the #3 thrust washer to the underdrive
shaft assembly. Be sure five tabs are seated properly
(Fig. 251).(40) Install the #3 thrust p

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual Fig. 254 Overdrive/Underdrive Shafts
1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT
2 - #3 THRUST PLATE (3 TABS)
3 - #3 THRUST WASHER (5 TABS)4 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT
5 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING (3 TABS)
6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
RS40TE

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The oil pump is located in the pump housing inside
the bell housing of the transaxle case (Fig. 255). The
oil pump consists of an inner and outer gear, a hous-
ing, and a cover th

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (3) Remove the pump gears (Fig. 258) and check
for wear and damage on pump housing and gears.
(4) Re-install the gears and check clearances.
(5) Measure the clearance between the outer gear
and the pu

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (8) Position an appropriate piece of Plastigage
across both pump gears.
(9) Align the Plastigage to a flat area on the reac-
tion shaft support housing.
(10) Install the reaction shaft to the pump hou

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual SEAL - OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transaxle from vehicle (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE
- REMOVAL).
(2) Using Tool C-3981-B, remove oil pump seal
(Fig. 265).
INSTALLATION
(1)

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual OPERATION
The Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
Solenoid prevents the transmission shift lever from
being moved out of PARK (P) unless the brake pedal
is applied. The BTSI solenoid is hardwire

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual A conventional mechanical interlock system is also
used. This system manually prohibits shifter move-
ment when the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC positions. Solenoid operation is not required