Transaxle Reconditioning Reminders

1. Always check and record the input shaft end play before disassembling the transaxle.

2. Replace all worn or failed components.

3. Always use Door Ease or its equivalent on all lip seals and "O" rings and mating parts for assembly ease. Use Vaseline or petroleum jelly to temporarily hold parts, such as thrust bearings in place during assembly. Do not use petroleum based greases such as chassis grease to hold parts in place. These greases could plug critical orifices or be incompatible with transmission fluid.

4. Replace the torque convertor if a clutch failure has occurred.

5. The solenoid assembly can be reused unless the transmission has experienced a gear train failure or a clutch failure that generated metal debris.

6. Always flush the transmission oil cooler circuit when reconditioning the transaxle.

7. Use Mopar ATF Plus (Type 7176) transmission fluid PN 4467721 to refill the transaxle. This is the preferred fluid, however Mopar Dextron II/Mercon transmission fluid PN 4467723 may be used if ATF Plus is not available.