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Section 284 (8HP45 Automatic Transmission (Service Information) 1500): Installation: Installation

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CAUTION:

When supporting or lifting the transmission at the oil pan the weight of the transmission must be distributed evenly on the lifting fixture. Failure to do so could damage the oil pan and transmission.

NOTE:

Make sure that the transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to hold transmission in alignment.

  1. Install the torque converter. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Extension Housing Bolts & Extension Housing
    GC0152211Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. For 4WD only  , position the extension housing (2), install the seven bolts (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Rubber Access Plugs
    GC0152218Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Verify that the rubber access plugs (1) are installed in the front of the transmission.
    Fig 3: Bell Housing Bolts
    GC0152205Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Hold torque converter in place during transmission installation.

    NOTE:

    Rotate the torque converter to line up with the flex plate holes before the transmission is bolted to the engine.

  4. Position the transmission to the vehicle.
  5. Install the upper bell housing bolts (1, 2) securing the bell housing to the engine block. Do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 4: Bell Housing Bolts
    GC0152197Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Install the LH bell housing bolts (1) and front axle pinion bracket, if equipped. Do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 5: Bell Housing Bolts
    GC0152198Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install the RH bell housing bolts (1). Tighten all  the bell housing bolts to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 6: Pinion Nose Mounting Bolts
    GC0152031Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. If equipped, install front axle pinion bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 7: Bell Housing Dust Shield & Bolt
    GC0154656Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install bell housing dust shield (2). Tighten bolt (1) to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Alignment Hole
    GC0152217Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction to line up the alignment hole (1) in the flex plate, then start the first bolt.
    Fig 9: Torque Converter Bolt
    GC0144169Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts (1) are accessible. There are three sets of two bolts 120° apart. Install the remaining bolts and tighten to 42 N.m (31 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 10: Cooler Lines
    GC0154556Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Connect the transmission cooler lines (1) to the transmission heater.
  13. Connect the coolant lines (2) to the transmission heater.
    Fig 11: Adapter Bracket & Bolts
    GC0154557Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Install crossmember adapter bracket to the transfer case. Only install two bolts at this time. Tighten bolts to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 12: Crossmember & Attaching Bolts
    GC0154624Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Position the crossmember, install the bolts (1) to the frame and tighten to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
  16. Install the remaining bolts through trans mount into the transfer case adapter bracket. Tighten bolts to 46 N.m (34 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 13: Service Jack
    GC0152202Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the transmission jack (1).
    Fig 14: Fuel Lines Clip
    GC0154450Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Position fuel lines (1) into the bracket (2).
    Fig 15: Upper Transmission Line Bolt
    GC0154503Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Install the top coolant line bracket on the right side of bell housing. Tighten bolt (2) to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 16: Lower Transmission Line Bolt
    GC0154534Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Install the lower right coolant line bracket and tighten bolt (1) to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 17: Left Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0154470Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Install the left side coolant line bracket and position the bolt (2) through the manual park release lever bracket.
  22. Position the manual park release cable bracket/cable, install the bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 18: Manual Park Release Cable, Lever & Bracket
    GC0154444Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  23. Connect the parking pawl release cable (1) to the lever (2).
  24. Install the center exhaust pipe.
  25. Install the transfer case if equipped. Refer to INSTALLATION for BW-44 transfer case or INSTALLATION for BW-45 transfer case.
  26. Install the rear propeller shaft (RWD).
  27. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
  28. Install the transfer case and transmission vent hose.
  29. Route the wire harness for the transmission and transfer case.
    Fig 19: Adapter Plug Connector
    GC0152193Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  30. Connect the adapter plug connector (1) to the transmission.
    Fig 20: Locking Mechanism Lock & Adapter Plug Connector
    GC0152192Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  31. Turn the locking mechanism lock (1) of the adapter plug connector (2) clockwise to secure.
  32. Connect the negative battery cable.
  33. If coolant was drained or lost, perform standard procedure Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  34. Perform the STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION FILL AFTER SERVICE. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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