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9. Install shaft bolt and align idler gear shaft (1) with
shaftbolt(2).
10. Apply Mopar
Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent
to idler shaft bolt. Tighten bolt (1) in housing (2) to
25 Nꞏm (18 ft. lbs.).
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FRONT HOUSING
1. Install mainshaft and countershaft bearings in front
housing with hammer and driver.
2. Install mainshaft bearing retainer (1) and counter-
shaft bearing retainers (2). Apply Mopar
Lock &
Seal Adhesive or equivalent to retainer bolts and
tightento10Nꞏm(88in.lbs.).
3. Install mainshaft (1) and countershaft (2) in build
Fixture 9626 (3).
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4. Install input shaft bearing (1) on mainshaft (2).
5. Install input shaft (1) on mainshaft (2).
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6. Install 5-6 shift rail (1) and 3-4 shift rail (2) in build
Fixture 9626. Then install 5-6 shift fork (3) and 3-4
shift fork (4)
WARNING: Use tongs when handling heated com-
ponents. Failure to follow these instructions will
result in personal injury.
CAUTION: A bearing heater (3) is used to heat
Plug 9625 (1) and Plug 9619-1 (2). Use only a bear-
ing heater/hot plate and follow manufacture’s
instructions. Heat components to 100 - 177 Cel-
sius (212° Min. - 350° Max Fahrenheit). Never use
an open flame to heat components. Never leave
components on heater for an extended amount of
time. If component is discolored after heating, the
component has been overheated and must not be
used. Failure to follow these instructions will
result in component damage.
7. Heat Plug 9625 (1) and Plug 9619-1 (2) to a max-
imum of 177 Celsius (350° Fahrenheit) with bearing
heater (3).
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8. With tongs place heated Plug 9625 in countershaft
bearing and heated Plug 9619-1 into mainshaft
bearing. Allow plugs to heat bearings for two
minutes.
9. Remove Plug 9625 and Plug 9619 with welding
gloves or tongs, then install front housing (1) on
mainshaft and countershaft in fixture (2).
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10. Apply MoparLock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent
to shift fork pivot bolts. Install 5-6 (1) and 3-4 (2)
shift fork pivot bolts, in both sides of the front
housing and tighten to 35 Nꞏm (26 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Verify shift fork pivot holes are aligned with
pivot bolt holes before installing bolts.
11. Install two detents (1) in the side of the front hous-
ing (2).
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
1. Turn front housing (1) with fixture (2) over onto the
front housing and remove fixture.
2. Install intermediate plate (1) and two dowels (2).
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3. Install intermediate plate (1) bolts (2) and tighten to
22 Nꞏm (16 ft. lbs.).
4. Install interlock plate washers (1) on support (2).
5. Install interlock plate (2) and tighten bolts (1) to 10
Nꞏm (88 in. lbs.).