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Overrunning Clutch Cam/Overdrive Piston Retainer: Assembly

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  1. Examine bolt holes in overrunning clutch cam. Note that one hole is not threaded  (Fig 1). This hole must align with blank area in clutch cam bolt circle (Fig 2). Mark hole location on clutch cam and blank area in case with grease pencil, paint stripe, or scribe mark for assembly reference.
    Fig 1: Locating Of Non-Threaded Hole In Clutch Cam
    G02657734Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 2: Locating Of Blank Area In Clutch Cam Bolt Circle
    G02657735Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Mark location of non-threaded hole in clutch cam and blank area in bolt circle with grease pencil.
  3. Align and install overrunning clutch and cam in case (Fig 3). Be sure cam is correctly installed. Bolt holes in cam are slightly countersunk on one side. Be sure this side of cam faces rearward (toward piston retainer).
    Fig 3: Installing Overrunning Clutch
    G02657736Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Verify that non-threaded hole in clutch cam is properly aligned. Check alignment by threading a bolt into each bolt hole. Adjust clutch cam position if necessary.
  5. Install and tighten overrunning clutch cam bolts to 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.) torque. Note that clutch cam bolts are shorter than piston retainer bolts.
  6. Install new gasket at rear of transmission case. Use petroleum jelly to hold gasket in place. Be sure to align governor feed holes in gasket with feed passages in case (Fig 4). Also install gasket before overdrive piston retainer. Center hole in gasket is smaller than retainer and cannot be installed over retainer.
    Fig 4: Installing/Aligning Case Gasket
    G02657737Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Position overdrive piston retainer on transmission case and align bolt holes in retainer, gasket and case (Fig 5). Then install and tighten retainer bolts to 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 5: Aligning Overdrive Piston Retainer
    G02657738Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Install new seals on over drive piston.
  9. Stand transmission case upright on bellhousing.
  10. Position Guide Ring 8114-1 on outer edge of overdrive piston retainer.
  11. Position Seal Guide 8114-2 on inner edge of overdrive piston retainer.
  12. Install overdrive piston in overdrive piston retainer by: aligning locating lugs on overdrive piston to the two mating holes in retainer.
    1. Aligning locating lugs on overdrive piston to the two mating holes in retainer.
    2. Lubricate overdrive piston seals with Mopar® Door Ease, or equivalent.
    3. Install piston over Seal Guide 8114-2 and inside Guide Ring 8114-1.
    4. Push overdrive piston into position in retainer.
    5. Verify that the locating lugs entered the lug bores in the retainer.
    NOTE: Install the remaining transmission components and the overdrive unit.
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