4 Speed Automatic

TRANSAXLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Note: Transaxle removal does NOT require engine removal. Drain
engine cooling system and remove coolant return extension (3.0 liter engine only).

1. The transaxle and torque converter must be removed as an assembly; otherwise, the torque converter drive plate, pump bushing or oil seal may be damaged. The drive plate will not support a load; therefore, none of the weight of the transaxle should be allowed to rest on the drive plate during removal.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect transaxle shift linkage.

Engine Support Fixture:

4. Install engine support fixture and support engine.
5. Remove upper bell housing upper bolts.
6. Raise vehicle. Remove front wheels. Refer to Group 2, Suspension to remove wheel hub nut and both drive shafts.

Left Splash Shield:

7. Remove left plastic splash to gain access to the transaxle.

Torque Converter Dust Shield:

8. Remove torque converter dust shield to gain access to torque converter bolts.
9. Mark torque converter and drive plate with chalk, for reassembly. Remove torque converter mounting bolts.

Park/Neutral And Range Switches:

10. Disconnect electrical connectors at transmission range switch and [1][2]Park/Neutral Position Switch.

P/N And Range Switches:

11. Remove front engine mount insulator and bracket.

Crankshaft Position Sensor:

12. On vehicles equipped with D.I.S. ignition system, remove crankshaft position sensor from bell housing.

Caution: Remove the crankshaft position sensor from the bell
housing before transmission removal or installation.

Starter Assembly:

13. Remove starter bolts and set starter aside. Do not allow the starter to hang from battery cable.

Transmission Jack:

14. Position transmission jack securely under transaxle.

Transmission Mount:

15. With transmission jack in position, remove the left transmission mount.

Transaxle Assembly:

16. Carefully lower the transaxle assembly from vehicle.

Note: When installing transaxle, reverse the above procedure.

Note: If the torque converter has been replaced, refer to Torque Converter Clutch Break-in Procedure. This procedure will reset the transmission control module break-in status. Failure to perform this procedure may cause transaxle shutter.

17. Check and/or adjust gear shift cable.

See TSB 21-010-06 4/14/2006

Note: Refill transaxle with MOPAR� ATF Plus 4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 9602.