Assembly
ASSEMBLYSERVO
1. Install rear servo piston, spring and spring retainer. Compress rear servo spring and retainer with Compressor Tool C-3422-13.
2. Install front servo piston, spring and rod guide. Compress front servo rod guide with Valve Spring Compressor C-3422-B and install servo snap-ring (Fig. 39).
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
1. Examine bolt holes in overrunning clutch cam. Note that one hole is not threaded (Fig. 40). This hole must align with blank area in clutch cam bolt circle (Fig. 41).
2. Mark location of non threaded hole in clutch cam and blank area of case with paint stripe (Fig. 42).
3. Align and install overrunning clutch cam in case (Fig. 42). Be sure cam is correctly installed. Bolt holes in cam are slightly countersunk on one side. This side of cam faces rearward (toward rear support).
4. Partially install overrunning clutch in cam (Fig. 42).
5. Verify that non threaded hole in clutch cam is properly aligned (Fig. 42). Check alignment by threading a clutch cam bolt into each hole. Adjust cam position if necessary before proceeding.
6. Seat overrunning clutch in clutch cam after verifying correct cam alignment.
7. Install overrunning clutch cam bolts. Clutch cam bolts are shorter than rear support bolts. Tighten cam bolts to 17 Nm (150 inch lbs. or 13 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Lubricate overrunning clutch rollers, springs and cam with Mopar ATF +4 transmission fluid.
REAR BAND
The 32RH transmission has a double wrap band, a pivot pin, and a reaction pin (Fig. 43). The band lever pivots against a lug on the band. The reaction pin functions as the stop, or locating mechanism for the band lower lug.
1. Install band components and low-reverse drum as follows:
2. Install reaction pin in case (Fig. 44).
3. Position band in case and seat band lug against reaction pin.
4. Slide low-reverse drum through band (Fig. 45). Then tilt drum slightly and start clutch race into overrunning clutch rollers.
5. Rotate drum in clockwise direction and push drum inward until race is seated in overrunning clutch.
6. Install rear band lever (Fig. 46). Be sure lever pivot pin is fully seated in case afterward.
REAR SUPPORT AND LOW-REVERSE DRUM
1. Hold low-reverse drum in position and install rear support (Fig. 47).
2. Align support with punch marks made during disassembly.
3. Install and tighten rear support bolts to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install snap-ring that retains low-reverse drum to hub of rear support (Fig. 48).
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN AND OUTPUT SHAFT
1. Lubricate output shaft, rear support bore and low-reverse drum hub with transmission fluid.
2. Install assembled output shaft and planetary geartrain in case (Fig. 49).
3. Align drive lugs on rear planetary gear with slots in low-reverse drum (Fig. 50). Then seat planetary assembly in drum.
GOVERNOR AND PARK GEAR
1. Lubricate governor components and park gear seal rings with Mopar ATF +4.
2. Install governor filter in park gear and install governor body on gear. Align governor body on gear using marks made at disassembly.
3. Install new seal rings on hub of park gear if necessary. Be sure ring with hooked ends is properly connected.
4. Align and install governor/park gear assembly on output shaft as follows:
a. Note that output shaft in current transmission is spotfaced for governor valve end clearance (Fig. 51). Shaft must be indexed so that small end of governor valve will seat in this spotface. Install governor body and park as follows to ensure proper alignment and operation.
b. Rotate output shaft until spotface (at governor valve shaft hole) is facing upward (Fig. 51).
c. Position valve bore in governor body over spotface on output shaft. Then align valve shaft holes in governor body and output shaft.
d. Align splines in output shaft and park gear hub.
e. Carefully push assembly into place in rear support (Fig. 52).
f. Verify that governor valve shaft holes in output shaft and governor body are still in alignment. Reposition governor body and park gear if alignment is not correct.
g. Tighten bolts attaching governor body to park gear to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install first E-clip on governor valve shaft. Then install governor valve and shaft in governor body (Fig. 53). Be sure valve shaft moves freely in valve and in output shaft. If valve shaft binds, governor/park gear is misaligned.
6. Rotate output shaft until opposite end of governor valve shaft is facing upward. Then install remaining E-clip on governor valve shaft (Fig. 54). Be very sure both E-clips are firmly seated on shaft.
7. Install governor body-park gear retaining snap-rings and washer on output shaft as follows:
a. On models with single snap-ring, install snap-ring. Be sure ring is seated in shaft.
b. On models with thrust washer and two snap- rings, install thin snap-ring first. Then install thrust washer second, and thick snap-ring last (Fig. 55).
c. Verify correct position of snap-rings. Be sure flat side of each snap-ring is toward governor body.
8. Tighten bolts that attach governor body to park gear to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.).
FRONT/REAR CLUTCH
1. Install output shaft thrust plate on shaft hub (Fig. 56). Use petroleum jelly to hold thrust plate in place.
2. Check input shaft seal rings. Verify that diagonal-cut ends of teflon seal ring are properly joined and ends of plastic ring are correctly positioned. Also be sure rings are installed in sequence shown.
3. Check rear clutch thrust washer. Use additional petroleum jelly to hold washer in place if necessary.
4. Align clutch discs in front clutch and install front clutch on rear clutch (Fig. 57). Rotate front clutch retainer back and forth until completely seated on rear clutch.
5. Coat output shaft thrust washer with petroleum jelly. Then install washer in rear clutch hub (Fig. 58). Use enough petroleum jelly to hold washer in place. Be sure grooved side of washer faces rearward (toward output shaft) as shown. Also note that washer only fits one way in clutch hub.
6. Align drive teeth on rear clutch discs with small screwdriver (Fig. 59). This will make installation on front planetary easier.
7. Raise front end of transmission upward as far as possible and support case with wood blocks. Front/ rear clutch and oil pump assemblies are easier to install if transmission is as close to upright position as possible.
8. Install front and rear clutch units as assembly (Fig. 60). Align rear clutch with front annulus gear and install assembly in driving shell. Be sure output shaft thrust washer and thrust plate are not displaced during installation.
9. Carefully work assembled clutches back and forth to engage and seat rear clutch discs on front annulus gear. Verify that front clutch drive lugs are fully engaged in slots of driving shell after installation.
FRONT BAND AND OIL PUMP
1. Slide front band over front clutch retainer (Fig. 61).
2. Insert front band reaction pin part way into case (Fig. 61).
3. Install front band lever, strut, lever pin and adjusting screw (Fig. 62).
4. Tighten front band adjusting screw until band just grips clutch retainer. Verify that front/rear clutches are still seated before continuing.
5. Coat band lever pin access plug with sealer and install plug in converter housing (Fig. 63).
6. Verify that reaction shaft support hub seal rings are hooked together (Fig. 64).
7. Coat front clutch thrust washer with petroleum jelly to hold it in place. Then install washer over reaction shaft hub and seat it on pump (Fig. 65).
CAUTION: The thrust washer bore (I.D.), is chamfered on one side. Make sure the chamfered side is installed so it faces the pump.
8. Thread two Pilot Stud Tools C-3288-B into bolt holes in oil pump flange (Fig. 66).
9. Align and install oil pump gasket (Fig. 66).
10. Lubricate oil pump seals with Mopar DoorEase, or Ru-Glyde, Door Eze, or ATF Plus 4.
11. Install oil pump (Fig. 67). Align and position pump on pilot studs. Slide pump down studs and work it into front clutch hub and case by hand. Then install two or three pump bolts to hold pump in place.
12. Remove pilot stud tools and install remaining oil pump bolts. Tighten bolts alternately in diagonal pattern to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
CHECKING INPUT SHAFT END PLAY
1. Measure input shaft end play (Fig. 68).
NOTE: If end play is incorrect, transmission is incorrectly assembled, or output shaft thrust washer and/or thrust plate are worn and need to be changed.
a. Attach Adapter 8266-7 to Handle 8266-8.
b. Attach dial indicator C-3339 to Handle 8266-8.
c. Install the assembled tool onto the input shaft of the transmission and tighten the retaining screw on Adapter 8266-7 to secure it to the input shaft.
d. Position the dial indicator plunger against a flat spot on the oil pump and zero the dial indicator.
e. Move input shaft in and out and record reading. End play should be 0.56 - 2.31 mm (0.022 - 0.091 in.).
VALVE BODY
1. Install new manual lever shaft seal in case. Use suitable deep well socket to install seal.
2. Make sure neutral switch has not been installed in case. Remove switch if necessary as it will interfere with valve body installation.
3. Install new seal rings on accumulator piston (Fig. 69). Lubricate accumulator piston, seals and accumulator bore with transmission fluid.
4. Install accumulator piston and spring (Fig. 69)in case.
5. Place valve body manual lever in low to move park lock rod rearward.
6. Position valve body on case. Work park rod past sprag and install valve body-to-case bolts finger tight.
7. Install park/neutral position switch in case. Tighten switch to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Align valve body on case (Fig. 70).
9. Install and tighten valve body-to-case bolts alternately and evenly to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque. Start at center and work outward when tightening bolts. Do not overtighten valve body bolts. This could result in distortion and cross leakage after installation..
10. Connect converter clutch solenoid wire to case connector (Fig. 70).
11. Install new filter on valve body (Fig. 71). Tighten filter screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).
EXTENSION HOUSING, CONTROL LEVER AND CONVERTER
1. Install throttle valve and transmission shift levers on manual valve shaft. Tighten lever clamp screws securely.
2. Position new extension housing gasket on transmission case. Use petroleum jelly to hold gasket in place.
3. Install new rear seal in extension housing if required.
4. Install extension housing on transmission case. Tighten housing fasteners to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.). Be sure park lock rod is properly engaged in sprag beforehand.
5. Lubricate converter hub with transmission fluid and carefully install converter. Turn converter back and forth until seated.
6. Secure converter in oil pump before mounting transmission on jack and before moving transmission back under vehicle. Use metal strapping, C-clamp, or locking pliers to hold converter in place. Attach holding tool to converter housing.