Transmission Assembly

OVERVIEW
Prior to removing any transaxle parts, plug all openings and clean the unit, preferably with steam. When disassembling, each part should be washed in a suitable solvent, then dried with compressed air. Do not wipe parts with shop towels. All mating surfaces in the transaxles are accurately machined; therefore, careful handling of all parts must be exercised to avoid nicks or burrs.


DISASSEMBLY
Remove all old sealant before applying new seal ant.

Use only MOPAR Silicone Rubber Sealant or equivalent when installing oil pan.

Put sealant on the oil pan flange (Fig. 10) and on all oil pan bolts (underside of bolt head).

Remove neutral starting and back-up lamp switch.

Measuring input shaft end play before disassembly will usually indicate if a thrust washer change is required. The thrust washer is located between input and output shafts.

Attach a dial indicator to transaxle bell housing with its plunger seated against end of input shaft (Fig 17).

Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play reading. End play specifications are 0.19 to 1.50 mm (0.008 to 0.060 inch).

Record indicator reading for reference when reassembling the transaxle.

Remove Number 6 thrust washer from sun gear driving shell.

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ASSEMBLY
When rebuilding, reverse the above procedure.