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Section 580 (8HP70 Automatic Transmission (Service Information) 1500): Installation: 5.7L

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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: Seven Extension Housing Bolts & Extension Housing
    GC0152211Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. For 4WD only  , if removed, position the extension housing (2), install the seven bolts (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Remaining Bell Housing Bolts (RWD Shown, AWD Similar)
    GC0152205Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Hold torque converter in place during transmission installation.

  3. Position the transmission to the vehicle.
  4. Install the upper bell housing bolts (1, 2) securing the bell housing to the engine block. Do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 3: Bell Housing Bolts (LH)
    GC0152197Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install the LH bell housing bolts (1). Do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 4: Bell Housing Bolts (RH)
    GC0152198Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Install the RH bell housing bolts (1). Tighten all  the bell housing bolts to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 5: Alignment Hole
    GC0152217Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction to line up the alignment hole (1) in the flex plate, then start the first bolt.
    Fig 6: Torque Converter Bolt
    GC0144169Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. 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 7: Cooler Lines
    GC0154556Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Connect the transmission cooler lines (1) to the transmission heater.
  10. Connect the coolant lines (2) to the transmission heater.
    Fig 8: Adapter Bracket & Bolts
    GC0154557Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. If removed, install crossmember adapter bracket to the transfer case. Only install two bolts at this time. Tighten bolts to 75 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Crossmember & Attaching Bolts
    GC0154624Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Position the crossmember, install the bolts (1) to the frame and tighten to 65 N.m (90 ft. lbs.).
  13. Install the four remaining bolts through trans mount into the transfer case adapter bracket. Tighten bolts to 66 N.m (34 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 10: Service Jack
    GC0152202Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Remove the transmission jack (1).
    Fig 11: Fuel Lines Clip
    GC0154450Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Position fuel lines (1) into the bracket (2).
    Fig 12: Coolant Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0157445Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Install the right side coolant line bracket and bolt (1). Tighten bolt to 45 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 13: Right Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0154534Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Install the right side transmission line bracket and bolt (1). Tighten bolt to 45 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 14: Left Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0154470Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Install the left side coolant line bracket and position the bolt (2) through the manual park release lever bracket.
  19. Position the manual park release cable bracket/cable, install the bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 15: Manual Park Release Cable, Lever & Bracket
    GC0154444Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Connect the parking pawl release cable (1) to the lever (2).
  21. Install the exhaust pipe that crosses under the transmission pan. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the transfer case if equipped. For BW44-44 refer to INSTALLATION For BW44-45 refer to INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the rear propeller shaft (RWD).
  24. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the transfer case and transmission vent hose.
  26. Route all wire harness for the transmission and transfer case and clip into place.
    Fig 16: Adapter Plug Connector
    GC0152193Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  27. Connect the adapter plug connector (1) to the transmission.
    Fig 17: Locking Mechanism Lock & Adapter Plug Connector
    GC0152192Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  28. Turn the locking mechanism lock (1) of the adapter plug connector (2) clockwise to secure.
  29. Connect the negative battery cable.
  30. If coolant was drained or lost, perform standard procedure coolant fill. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  31. Perform the STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION FILL AFTER SERVICE. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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