Installation

INSTALLATION










1. Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and flats with 800/1000 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.
2. If a replacement transmission is being installed, transfer any components necessary, such as the manual shift lever and shift cable bracket, from the original transmission onto the replacement transmission.
3. Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
4. Align converter and oil pump.
5. Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in pump gears.
6. Check converter seating with steel scale (1) and straightedge (2). Surface of converter lugs should be at least 13 mm (1/2 in.) to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.
7. Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.










8. Position transmission on jack and secure it with chains.
9. 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.
10. Apply a light coating of MOPAR(R) High Temp Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
11. Raise transmission and align the torque converter with the drive plate and transmission converter housing with the engine block.
12. Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align the converter housing with engine block dowels.
13. While installing the transmission fill tube into the transmission case, 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.
14. Install two bolts to attach the transmission to the engine.
15. Install remaining torque converter housing to engine bolts. Tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft.lbs.).
16. Install transmission fill tube bolt. Tighten bolt to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
17. Install transfer case, if equipped. Tighten transfer case nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft.lbs.).
18. Connect gearshift cable to support bracket and transmission manual lever.
19. Connect input (1) and output speed sensor (3) wires.
20. Connect wires to the transmission range sensor (3).
21. Connect wires to the Variable Line Pressure (VLP) electrical connector.










22. Connect wires to the solenoid/pressure switch assembly (1).

CAUTION: It is essential that the correct length bolts are used to attach the converter to the flexplate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch surface inside the torque converter.

23. Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Tighten bolts to 88 Nm (65 in. lbs.).
24. Install starter motor and cooler line bracket if equipped.
25. Install structural cover. Structural Dust Cover - Installation

NOTE: Transmission cooler line mounting clips are single use only and must be replaced when ever removed.

26. Connect cooler lines to transmission.
27. Install any necessary exhaust components.










28. Install the front propeller shaft, if necessary. Drive Shaft - Installation
29. Install rear support cushion to transmission. Tighten bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft.lbs.).
30. Install rear transmission crossmember. Tighten crossmember to frame bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft.lbs.).
31. Lower transmission onto crossmember and install bolts attaching transmission mount to crossmember. Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft.lbs.). Tighten the clevis bracket to rear support bolt to 68 Nm (50 ft.lbs.).
32. Install the rear propeller shaft. Drive Shaft - Installation
33. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
34. Install any skid plates removed previously (1). Skid Plate - Installation
35. Lower vehicle.
36. Fill transmission with Mopar(R) ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.