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Section 699 (66RFE Automatic Transmission (Service Information) 2500 Hd & 3500 Hd): Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Checking Converter Seating - Typical
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  1. Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and flats with 320/400 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 13mm (1/2 in.) to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.
  7. Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission
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  8. Position transmission on jack and secure it with chains.
  9. Check condition of converter drive plate. 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® High Temp Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
  11. Raise transmission (2) and align the torque converter with the drive plate and transmission converter housing with the engine block.
    Fig 3: Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly
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  12. Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align the converter housing with engine block dowels.
  13. Carefully 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 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
  16. If equipped, install transfer case. Tighten transfer case nuts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
  17. Install rear support to transmission. Tighten bolts specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table .
  18. Lower transmission onto crossmember and install bolts attaching transmission mount to crossmember. Tighten bolts to specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table .
  19. Remove engine support fixture.
  20. Connect wires to solenoid and pressure switch assembly (2) connector.
    Fig 4: Gearshift Cable & Pin
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  21. Connect gearshift cable to transmission from the top in a downward direction. Cable locking pin (2) will snap outward when cable is fully seated.
    Fig 5: Locating Input Speed Sensor
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  22. Connect wires to input speed sensor (2).
    Fig 6: Locating Output Speed Sensor
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  23. Connect wires to output speed sensor (2).
    Fig 7: Locating Line Pressure Sensor
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  24. Connect wires to line pressure sensor (2). Be sure transmission harnesses are properly routed.
    Fig 8: Installing Structural Dust Cover Onto Transmission
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    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.

  25. Install torque converter-to-drive plate bolts. Tighten bolts to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).
  26. Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
    NOTE:

    When connecting the transmission oil cooler lines, it is necessary to replace the line clip that is located on the oil pan stud. The retention force of the clip is severely degraded upon removal.

  27. Connect cooler lines to transmission.
  28. Install transmission fill tube.
  29. Install exhaust components, if necessary.
    NOTE:

    Insert bolt through both hole on driver side of cover before inserting cover into bellhousing opening.

  30. Install the structural dust cover (2) onto the transmission (3) and the engine (1). For CNG, refer to COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . For Gas, refer to COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, INSTALLATION, 5.7L or COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, INSTALLATION for 6.4L.
    Fig 9: Transmission-To-Differential Support Bracket Bolts
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  31. Install transmission to differential support bracket (1). Install 5 bolts (2) and tighten to 64 N.m (47 ft. lbs.).
  32. Align and connect propeller shaft(s).
  33. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
  34. Install any skid plates removed previously. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION or PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, INSTALLATION .
  35. Lower vehicle.
  36. Fill transmission with Mopar® ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.