Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, be sure to use all components supplied with the new transmission. For example, if a new shift tower is supplied with the new transmission, do not re-use the original shift tower.

Make sure transmission front housing mounting surface is clean. Before installation apply light coat of Mopar high temperature bearing grease to contact surfaces of following components:
^ input shaft splines.
^ release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
^ release bearing bore.
^ release fork.
^ release fork ball stud.
^ propeller shaft slip yoke.
1. Support and secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
2. Raise and align transmission input shaft with clutch disc, then slide transmission into place.
3. Install and tighten transmission bolts to 54 - 61 Nm (40 - 45 ft. lbs.). Be sure front housing is fully seated before tightening bolts. Install front dust cover after all bolts are tightened.
4. Fill transmission with Mopar lubricant. Correct fill level is to bottom edge of fill plug hole.
5. Connect backup lamp switch wires.
6. Connect transmission harnesses to clips on case.
7. Install crossmember. Tighten crossmember-to-frame bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
8. Tighten crossmember-to-transmission insulator nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
9. Install slave cylinder. Tighten cylinder nuts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
10. Remove jack used to support transmission.
11. Install strut bolts/nuts, if removed. Also install oil filter if removal was necessary.
12. Install and connect exhaust system. Align exhaust components before tightening clamp and bracket bolts and nuts. Be sure exhaust components are clear of all chassis and driveline components.

TWO WHEEL DRIVE
1. Align and install propeller shaft.
2. Verify that all linkage components, hoses and electrical wires have been connected.
3. Remove any remaining support stands and lower vehicle.
4. Install crankshaft position sensor.
5. Connect battery negative cable.
6. Install shift tower and lever assembly. Tighten shift tower bolts to 7 - 10 Nm (5 - 7 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the shift lever extension onto the shift tower and lever assembly.
8. Install shift boot and bezel.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
1. Install transfer case. Align and position transfer case with transmission jack or aid of helper.
2. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install and connect transfer case shift linkage.
4. Align and install front and rear propeller shafts.
5. Verify that all linkage components, hoses and electrical wires have been connected.
6. Check transfer case fluid level. Add Mopar Dexron II, or ATF Plus if necessary. Correct level is to edge of fill plug hole. Be sure transfer case is level before checking or adding fluid.
7. Check and adjust transfer case shift linkage if necessary.
8. Install transfer case skid plate, if equipped.
9. Install crankshaft position sensor.
10. Remove any remaining support stands and lower vehicle.
11. Connect battery negative cable.
12. Install shift tower and lever assembly. Tighten shift tower bolts to 7 - 10 Nm (5 - 7 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the shift lever extension onto the shift tower and lever assembly.
14. Install shift boot and bezel.