ASSEMBLY

NOTE: If the transmission assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the DRBIII Scan Tool (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).




1. Install the output bearing cups using Installer 5050A.
2. Install low/reverse piston retainer gasket .


3. Install low/reverse piston retainer .


4. Install low/reverse piston retainer-to-case screws and torque to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).

NOTE: The Low/Reverse Clutch Piston has bonded seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal replacement requires replacement of the piston assembly.


5. Install low/reverse clutch piston .




6. Assemble guide bracket assembly as shown in .

CAUTION: When installing, be sure guide bracket and split sleeve touch the rear of the transmission case.


7. Install guide bracket pivot shaft .
8. Install park sprag pivot retaining screw and torque to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).


9. Install low/reverse piston belleville spring into position .


10. Install snap ring and remove compressor tool .


11. Install rear carrier front bearing cone .
12. Check output bearing preload. Output bearing preload must be checked and adjusted if any of the following items have been replaced:
a. PRELOAD CHECK/SHIM SELECTION: Install rear output shaft bearing cone and Support Plate 6618 A.
b. Install Support Plate 6618 A . Lightly tighten retaining screws. Screws should be below the plate surface, but do not snug screws.
c. Turn case over on arbor press so that the plate is resting on the press base. CAUTION: The output shaft will extend through the hole of Support Plate 6618 A. Ensure your press table has clearance for the output shaft.
d. Install shim on output shaft . Apply small amount of petrolatum onto the shim to hold it in place. Use the original shim as a starting point. If original shim is not available, use the thickest shim available.
e. Install output shaft/rear carrier into rear bearing. The shaft must be pressed into position. Use special tool Bearing Installer MD-998911 (Disc) Extension handle C- 4171 and C4171-2 (Handle) to press shaft into rear bearing .
f. Do not re-use old output shaft nut because the removed stake weakens the nut flange. Using special Wrench 6497 and Wrench socket 6498-A, install new output shaft nut. Do not reuse old output shaft nut. Tighten new output shaft nut to 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.).
g. Check the turning torque of the output shaft . The shaft should have 1 to 8 in. lbs. of turning torque. If the turning torque is higher than 8 in. lbs., install a thicker shim. If turning torque is less than 1 in. lb., install a thinner shim. Make sure there is no end play.
h. The new nut must be staked after the correct turning torque is obtained . Use special Staking Tool 6639 to stake output shaft nut. CAUTION: Failure to stake nut could allow the nut to back-off during use.


13. Install low/reverse clutch pack . Leave uppermost disc out to facilitate snap ring installation.


14. Install low/reverse reaction plate snap ring .


15. Install one low/reverse clutch disc .


16. Install low/reverse reaction plate with flat side up .




17. Install a new tapered snap ring (tapered side out) . Make sure that the snap ring ends are oriented as shown.


18. Measure low/reverse clutch pack. . Press down clutch pack with finger and zero dial indicator. Record measurement in four (4) places and take average reading. Low/Reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.84 to 1.60 mm (0.033 to 0.063 inch).
19. Select the proper low/reverse reaction plate to achieve specifications.

NOTE: The 2/4 Clutch Piston has bonded seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal replacement requires replacement of the piston assembly.


20. Install 2/4 clutch pack .


21. Install 2/4 clutch belleville spring .




22. Install 2/4 clutch retainer .

NOTE: Verify that Compressor 5058A is centered properly over the 2/4 clutch retainer before compressing. If necessary, fasten the 5058A bar to the bellhousing flange with any combination of locking pliers and bolts to center the tool properly.


23. Compress 2/4 clutch just enough to facilitate snap ring installation.


24. Measure 2/4 clutch clearance: Set up dial indicator as shown in . Press down clutch pack with finger and zero dial indicator. Record measurement in four (4) places and take average reading. The 2/4 clutch pack clearance is 0.76 to 2.64 mm (0.030 to 0.104 inch). If not within specifications, the clutch is not assembled properly or is excessively worn. There is no adjustment for the 2/4 clutch clearance.


25. Install the #7 needle bearing to the rear sun gear . The number 7 needle bearing has three antireversal tabs and is common with the number 5 and number 2 position. The orientation should allow the bearing to seat flat against the rear sun gear. A small amount of petrolatum can be used to hold the bearing to the rear sun gear.


26. Install rear sun gear and #7 needle bearing .


27. Install front carrier/rear annulus assembly and #6 needle bearing .


28. Install front sun gear assembly and #4 thrust washer .


29. Determine proper #4 thrust plate thickness.
a. Select the thinnest #4 thrust plate thickness.
b. Install #4 thrust plate using petrolatum to hold into position.
c. Install input clutch assembly. Ensure the input clutch assembly is completely seated by viewing position through input speed sensor hole. If the speed sensor tone wheel is not centered in the opening, the input clutch assembly is not seated properly.
d. Remove the oil pump o-ring and install oil pump and gasket to transmission. Tighten the oil pump bolts to 30 Nm (265 in. lbs.). Use screw-in dowels or phillips-head screwdrivers to align pump to case. Be sure to reinstall O-ring on oil pump after selecting the proper No. 4 thrust plate.
e. Measure the input shaft end play with the transmission in the vertical position. This will ensure that the measurement will be accurate.
f. Set up and measure endplay using End Play Set 8266 and Dial Indicator Set C3339.
g. Measure input shaft end play. Input shaft end play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (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 reading of 0.020 inch, which is within specifications.
h. Remove oil pump, gasket, and input clutch assembly to gain access to and install proper #4 thrust plate.


30. Install #1 caged needle bearing .


31. Install input clutch assembly with proper thrust plate .

CAUTION: By-pass valve MUST be replaced if transmission failure occurs.


32. Replace cooler by-pass valve if transmission failure has occurred .

NOTE: To align oil pump, gasket, and case during installation, use threaded dowels or phillips screwdrivers.


33. Install oil pump gasket .

NOTE: Do not reuse original oil pump bolts.


34. Install oil pump and torque the new oil pump-to-case bolts to 30 Nm (265 in. lbs.) .


35. Install low/reverse accumulator.


36. Install low/reverse accumulator plug .


37. Install low/reverse accumulator snap ring .


38. Install underdrive and overdrive accumulators and springs .

CAUTION: Do not handle the valve body by the manual shaft. Damage could result.


39. Install valve body into place .




40. Install seven (7) valve body-to-case bolts and torque to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).

NOTE: Before installing the oil pan bolt in the bolt hole located between the torque converter clutch on and U/D clutch pressure tap circuits , it will be necessary to replentish the sealing patch on the bolt using Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive.


41. Install transmission oil filter . Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.)


42. Install transmission oil pan with a bead of Mopar ATF RTV. Torque oil pan-to-case bolts to 20 Nm (14.5 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Before installing either speed sensor bolt,it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolt using Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive.


43. Install both speed sensors into transmission case . Torque the speed sensor bolts to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).


44. As a final check of the transmission, measure the input shaft end play. This will indicate when a #4 thrust plate change is required. The #4 thrust plate is located behind the overdrive clutch hub. Attach a dial indicator to transmission bell housing with its plunger seated against end of input shaft . Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play reading. Input shaft end play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025 inch). If not within specifications, make the necessary thrust plate adjustment.


45. Inspect the lube tube grommet for damage. If the grommet lip is damaged, it will need to be replaced.


46. Install the 4X4 stub shaft onto the transmission output shaft.
47. Place a bead of Mopar ATF RTV on the rear surface of the transmission case for the adapter housing.
48. Install the adapter housing onto the transmission case.

NOTE: Before installing the lowermost four adapter housing bolts,it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolts using Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive.




49. Install the bolts that hold the adapter housing onto the transmission case. Be sure to install any stud bolts to their original locations. Tighten the bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs.).