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Service Information: Installation

NOTE: 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. Verify that the converter hub o-ring is properly installed and is free of any debris. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump seal at installation.
Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable At Transmission
GC0009630Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE BRACKET
3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER
  1. If a replacement transmission is being installed, transfer any components necessary, such as the manual shift lever (3) and shift cable bracket (2), from the original transmission onto the replacement transmission. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter Seating - Typical
    GC0005225Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SCALE
    2 - STRAIGHTEDGE
  2. Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
  3. Align converter and oil pump.
  4. Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in pump gears.
  5. Check converter seating with steel scale and straightedge. Surface of converter lugs should be at least 13mm (1/2 in.) (1) to rear of straightedge (2) when converter is fully seated. See Fig 2.
  6. Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transmission
    G04285152Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ENGINE
    2 - TRANSMISSION
  7. Position transmission on jack and secure it with chains. See Fig 3.
  8. Check condition of converter driveplate. Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged. Also be sure transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to hold transmission in alignment. 
  9. Apply a light coating of Mopar® High Temp Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
  10. Raise transmission and align the torque converter with the drive plate and transmission converter housing with the engine block.
  11. Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align the converter housing with engine block dowels.
  12. 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.
  13. Install two bolts to attach the transmission to the engine.
  14. Install remaining torque converter housing to engine bolts. Tighten to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.).
  15. Install transfer case, if equipped. Tighten transfer case nuts to 35 N.m (26 ft.lbs.).
    Fig 4: Rear Transmission Crossmember
    GC0009449Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CROSSMEMBER
    2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
  16. Install rear transmission crossmember (1). Tighten crossmember to frame bolts to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.). See Fig 4.
  17. Install rear support to transmission (2). Tighten bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft.lbs.).
  18. Lower transmission onto crossmember and install bolts attaching transmission mount to crossmember. Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft.lbs.). Tighten the clevis bracket to rear support bolt to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.).
  19. Remove engine support fixture.
    Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable At Transmission
    GC0009630Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
    2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE BRACKET
    3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER
  20. Connect gearshift cable (1) to transmission. See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly
    G04285147Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
  21. Connect the wiring harness connector to the solenoid and pressure switch assembly (2) connector. Be sure transmission harnesses are properly routed. See Fig 6.
    Fig 7: Locating Input Speed Sensor
    G04285146Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
  22. Connect the wiring harness connector to the input speed sensor (2). See Fig 7.
    Fig 8: Locating Output Speed Sensor
    G04285202Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
  23. Connect the wiring harness connector to the output speed sensor (2). See Fig 8.
    Fig 9: Locating Line Pressure Sensor
    G04285148Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
  24. Connect the wiring harness connector to the line pressure sensor (2). See Fig 9.
    Fig 10: Remove Transmission Cooler Lines
    GC0009629Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - COOLER LINE FITTINGS
    2 - CLIPS
    CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch surface inside the converter.
  25. Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Tighten bolts to 31 N.m (270 in. lbs.).
  26. Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
  27. Connect cooler lines to transmission. See Fig 10.
    Fig 11: Transmission-To-Engine Mounting
    GC0005195Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ENGINE
    2 - ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION COLLAR
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  28. Install transmission fill tube.
  29. Install exhaust components.
  30. Install the structural dust cover (2) onto the transmission and the engine. See Fig 11. Refer to (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) for 3.7L engine, (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) for 4.7L engine or (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) for 5.7L engine.
    Fig 12: Removing/Installing Skid Plate
    GC0009447Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SKID PLATE
    2 - TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
    3 - FRAME RAILS
  31. Align and install the front propeller shaft, if necessary. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT - FRONT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
  32. Align and install the rear propeller shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT - REAR/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
  33. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
  34. Install any skid plates (1) removed previously. See Fig 12.(Refer to FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION)
  35. Lower vehicle.
  36. Fill transmission with Mopar® ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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