Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump seal at installation.

NOTE: Pay attention to transfer all clips, clip retainers, brackets, shields, etc. from the original transmission to the replacement transmission.

2. If a replacement transmission is being installed, transfer any components necessary, such as the manual shift lever and shift cable bracket, from the original transmission onto the replacement transmission.
3. Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
4. Place torque converter (1) in position in transmission (2).

CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or converter hub while inserting torque converter into the front of the transmission.

5. Align torque converter to oil pump seal opening.
6. Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
7. While pushing torque converter inward, rotate converter until converter is fully seated in the oil pump gears.
8. Check converter seating with a scale and straightedge (measurement A). Surface of converter lugs should be at least 19 mm (3/4 in.) to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.





9. Check condition of converter driveplate. Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged. Be sure transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to hold transmission in alignment.
10. Apply a light coating of Mopar(R) High Temp Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
11. Raise transmission (3) and align the torque converter with the drive plate and the transmission converter housing with the engine block (1).
12. Position transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align the converter housing with the engine block dowels.
13. Carefully work transmission forward and over engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in crankshaft. Verify that no wires or the transmission vent hose have become trapped between the engine block and the transmission.
14. Securely install two bolts (2) to secure the transmission to the engine.
15. Install remaining transmission to engine bolts (2). Tighten all bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft.lbs.).





16. Install rear transmission crossmember (1). Tighten crossmember to frame bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft.lbs.).
17. Install rear support (3) to transmission. Tighten bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft.lbs.).
18. Lower transmission onto crossmember and install bolts attaching transmission mount to crossmember. Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts(2) to 47 Nm (35 ft.lbs.).
19. Remove engine support fixture.





20. Install the bolts (1) that secure the transmission (3) to the engine oil pan (2). Tighten bolts to 39 Nm (29 ft.lbs.).





21. Connect the transmission wiring harness to the input speed sensor (1), output speed sensor (2) and transmission range sensor (3).





22. Connect transmission wire harness to the solenoid/pressure switch assembly (1).





23. Install the crankshaft position sensor and retaining bolt and connect transmission wire harness to the sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor - Installation.

24. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.




25. Route the gearshift cable (1) through the mounting bracket (2).
26. Engage the gearshift cable (1) eyelet onto the transmission manual shift lever (3).
27. Install the gearshift cable retaining clip (4) (if equipped).






CAUTION: It is essential that the correct length bolts are used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch surface inside the converter.

28. Install all torque converter-to-driveplate bolts (3) by hand.
29. Verify that the torque converter is pulled flush to the driveplate.
30. Tighten all torque converter-to-driveplate bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).





31. Install the torque converter bolt cover (1) and bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft.lbs.).





32. Install starter motor (1), closeout (3) and retaining bolts (3). Tighten bolts securely Starter - Installation.





33. Connect the cooler line fittings (2) and cooler lines (1) to the transmission.
34. Install the transmission cooler line bracket (3) as equipped.






NOTE: Inspect the fill tube grommet to determine if the grommet is new or used. If a new fill tube grommet is in the transmission case, pierce the center of the grommet with a ballpoint pen, or similar instrument, to prepare the grommet for the fill tube installation.

35. Install the transmission fill tube (2) onto the transmission (1).
36. Install the transmission fill tube retaining bolt (3). Tighten the bolt securely.
37. Install exhaust components.





38. Align and connect the propeller shaft flange (3) to the transmission output shaft flange (4) and install the retaining bolts (2) Propeller Shaft - Installation.
39. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
40. Lower vehicle.
41. Connect negative battery cable.
42. Fill transmission with appropriate transmission fluid according to the standard procedure . Fluid/Filter Service