T350 Manual Transaxle: Assembly: Notes

Fig 1: Bench Fixture

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The T350 transaxle internal components can be serviced only by separating the gear case from the bellhousing case.

The sealant used to seal the transaxle case halves is Mopar® Gasket Maker, Loctite® 518, or equivalent. The sealant used for the bearing end plate cover is Mopar® RTV.

1. Verify bench fixture shims are removed from bench fixture (1). See Fig 1.
   Fig 2: Shift Rail Removal/Installation

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   1 - 6785 BENCH FIXTURE

   2 - 1-2 SHIFT FORK

2. Install output and input shafts into bench fixture 6785 (1). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Shift Blocker Removal/Installation

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   1 - 6785 BENCH FIXTURE

   2 - SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

3. Install shift blocker assembly into bench fixture (1). See Fig 3.
   Fig 4: Locating Reverse Brake Blocking Ring

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   1 - REVERSE BRAKE BLOCKING RING

4. Install reverse brake blocking ring (1). See Fig 4.
   Fig 5: Locating Reverse Brake Friction Cone

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   1 - REVERSE BRAKE FRICTION CONE

5. Install reverse brake friction cone (1). See Fig 5.
   Fig 6: Transaxle Case Removal

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   1 - TRANSAXLE CASE

   2 - BENCH FIXTURE

   3 - GEARTRAIN

6. Install gear-case half (1) over bench fixture (2). Line up shift finger over 3-4 lug. See Fig 6.
   Fig 7: Friction Cone Lugs

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   1 - CASE

   2 - FRICTION CONE LUGS

   3 - INPUT SHAFT

7. Line up reverse brake friction cone lugs (2) to the slots in the gear case (1). Verify reverse brake shim is in position. See Fig 7.
   Fig 8: Installing Input and Output Bearings

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   1 - INPUT AND OUTPUT BEARINGS

   2 - SEAL INSTALLER 4992-1

8. Position input and output bearings (1) on the shafts. Using Seal Installer C-4992-1 (2), press on input and output shaft bearings (1) until they bottom into the case and against the shafts. See Fig 8.
   Fig 9: Snap Rings Retaining Bearings

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   1 - SNAP RING PLIERS

   2 - SNAP RINGS

9. Install shaft snap rings (2) at input and output bearings. See Fig 9.
   Fig 10: Transaxle End Cover

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   1 - TRANSAXLE CASE

   2 - END COVER

10. Apply Mopar® RTV sealant to end-cover (2) outer edge and around bolt holes. Install end-cover onto gear case. Tighten end cover bolts to 29 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 10.
    Fig 11: Selector Shaft

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    1 - SHIFT ASSEMBLY

    2 - SELECTOR SHAFT

11. Remove gear case from bench fixture.
12. Install gear case in a holding fixture with end cover facing down.
13. Turn selector shaft (2) into slot on blocker assembly. See Fig 11.
    Fig 12: Reverse Idler Gear and Spacer

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    1 - SPACER

    2 - REVERSE IDLER GEAR

14. Push selector shaft spacer clip onto selector shaft. Install shift levers.
15. Install reverse idler gear (2) and spacer (1). See Fig 12.
    Fig 13: Reverse Idler Shaft Removal/Installation

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    1 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT

    2 - SPACER

16. Install reverse idler shaft (1). See Fig 13.
    Fig 14: Locating Reverse Idler Shaft & Bolt

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    1 - CASE

    2 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT

    3 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT BOLT

17. Install bolt into shaft (2) and tighten to 29 N.m (19 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 14.
    Fig 15: Removing Reverse Fork Bracket & Cam Blockout Assembly

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    1 - REVERSE FORK BRACKET

    2 - REVERSE CAM BLOCKOUT

    3 - SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

18. Install reverse fork bracket (1). See Fig 15.
    Fig 16: Locating Screws Retaining Reverse Fork Bracket

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    1 - SCREWS (2)

    2 - REVERSE FORK BRACKET

19. Tighten reverse lockout (2) screws to 11 N.m (96 in. lbs.) torque. See Fig 16.
    Fig 17: Differential Removal/Installation

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    1 - INPUT SHAFT

    2 - OUTPUT SHAFT

    3 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

    4 - GEARTRAIN HOUSING

20. Install differential (3) into gear case (4). See Fig 17.