C. Cup Plug Bracket Installation

1. Remove the valve body attachment bolt as shown in Figure 7 (if not previously done).

2. Clean the oil pan and magnet. Wipe magnet with a clean dry cloth.

3. Clean transmission oil pan surface using a plastic scraper.

CAUTION:
Do not scratch the transmission case oil pan sealing surface.

4. Clean the one loose valve body attachment bolt with brake clean or equivalent to remove all oil.

5. Apply one drop of MOPAR Lock and Seal Adhesive (P/N 04318031) to the threads of the valve body bolt that was cleaned in Step 4, about 1/4" up from the bottom.





CAUTION:
Do not let the adhesive dry on the threads prior to installation.





6. Position the retention bracket into the rear drain slot. Make sure the tab of the bracket is centered in the cup plug or cup plug hole (Figure 8).





7. Install the valve body bolt and hand tighten (Figure 9).

NOTE:
The retention bracket can be installed with or without a cup plug in the anchor shaft hole.





8. Using a screwdriver, gently pry between the transmission housing and the bracket until seated. This will insure the proper positioning of the anchor shaft with or without cup plug (Figure 10).

9. While prying gently with the screwdriver, tighten the valve body bolt to 105 in-lbs (12 N-m).

CAUTION:
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

10. Apply 1/8" bead of Mopar ATF-RTV on the transmission oil pan.

11. Install the transmission oil pan and tighten the transmission oil pan bolts to 165 in-lbs (19 N.m).

12. Install the transmission skid plate (if so equipped).

13. Remove the dipstick (if not previously done) or the fill tube cap on LX models. Pour four quarts of Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid into the fill tube opening.

14. For LX models only: Connect the cable of the StarSCAN tool (special tool CH9400) to the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC).

15. Start the engine and allow it to idle for at least one minute. With parking and service brakes applied, move selector lever momentarily to each position, ending in the neutral position.

For LX models only, the ending position is in "P" (Park).

16. For all models except LX, check the transmission fluid level and add an appropriate amount to bring the transmission fluid level to the COLD FULL mark on the dipstick.

17. For all models except LX, recheck the transmission fluid level after the transmission has reached normal operating temperature (180°F). Adjust the transmission fluid level as needed.

18. For LX models only Use the following Transmission Fluid Level Check Procedure:

a) StarSCAN instructions to read transmission temperature.

1) Starting at the StarSCAN home screen, press OK

2) Select "ECU View".

3) Select "TCM"

4) Select "Data Display"

5) Read the transmission oil temperature

b) Wipe off any oil from the Oil Dipstick (Special Tool 9336) and insert it into transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the bottom of the oil pan. Pull it out and read the oil level (each mark is 10 mm).

NOTE:
The special tool dipstick will protrude from the fill tube when installed.





c) Using the 42 RLE Fluid Temperature Chart, find the transmission temperature vertical line matching the temperature value on the StarSCAN tool. Move up the vertical temperature line until you arrive at your dipstick reading value.

d) If you are below the full line, add transmission fluid. If you are above the line, remove some fluid. Repeat as necessary.

19. Disconnect the StarSCAN cable from the DLC and remove the StarSCAN tool from the vehicle.

20. To prevent dirt from entering transmission, make certain that dipstick or the fill tube cap is fully seated into the dipstick opening.