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Automatic Transmission

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NOTE: If the transmission assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the Scan Tool. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Fig 1: 42RLE Bearing Orientation
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1 - THRUST BEARING NO. 1 5 - THRUST BEARING NO. 5
2 - THRUST BEARING NO. 2 6 - NEEDLE BEARING NO. 6
3 - THRUST BEARING NO. 3 7 - NEEDLE BEARING NO. 7
4 - THRUST BEARING NO. 4 -
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Piston Retainer Gasket
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1 - GASKET HOLES MUST LINE UP
2 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER GASKET
  1. Install the output bearing cups using Installer 5050A.
  2. Install low/reverse piston retainer gasket.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Piston Retainer
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    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
    2 - GASKET
  3. Install low/reverse piston retainer.
    Fig 4: Installing Piston Retainer Screws
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    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - TORX-LOC SCREWS
  4. Install low/reverse piston retainer-to-case screws and torque to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
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    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON
    2 - BONDED SEAL
    3 - BONDED SEAL
    NOTE: The Low/Reverse Clutch Piston has bonded seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal replacement requires replacement of the piston assembly.
  5. Install low/reverse clutch piston.
    Fig 6: Guide Bracket Assembly
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    1 - GUIDE BRACKET
    2 - PAWL
    3 - SPLIT SLEEVE
    4 - SPACER
    5 - STEPPED SPACER
    6 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING
    Fig 7: Assembled Guide Bracket
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    1 - GUIDE BRACKET
    2 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING (MUST BE ASSEMBLED AS SHOWN)
    3 - PAWL
  6. Assemble guide bracket assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Guide Bracket Pivot Pin
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    1 - PIVOT PIN
    2 - GUIDE BRACKET ASSEMBLY
    CAUTION: When installing, be sure guide bracket and split sleeve touch the rear of the transmission case.
  7. Install guide bracket pivot shaft.
  8. Install park sprag pivot retaining screw and torque to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Piston Belleville Spring
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    1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING
    2 - PISTON
  9. Install low/reverse piston Belleville spring into position.
    Fig 10: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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    1 - SNAP RING OPENING MUST BE BETWEEN SPRING LEVERS (AS SHOWN)
    2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
    3 - TOOL 6057
  10. Install snap ring and remove compressor tool.
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Carrier Front Bearing Cone
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    1 - ARBOR PRESS
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
    3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6052
    4 - REAR CARRIER
  11. Install rear carrier front bearing cone.
  12. Check output bearing preload. Output bearing preload must be checked and adjusted if any of the following items have been replaced: 
    1. Output shaft (rear carrier assembly)
    2. Output shaft bearings
    3. Transmission case
    • PRELOAD CHECK/SHIM SELECTION:  Install rear output shaft bearing cone and Support Plate 6618 A.
    • Install Support Plate 6618 A. Lightly tighten retaining screws. Screws should be below the plate surface, but do not snug screws.
    • Turn case over on arbor press so that the plate is resting on the press base. CAUTION: The output shaft will extend through the hole of Support Plate 6618 A. Ensure your press table has clearance for the output shaft. 
    • Install shim on output shaft. Apply small amount of petrolatum onto the shim to hold it in place. Use the original shim as a starting point. If original shim is not available, use the thickest shim available.
    • Install output shaft/rear carrier into rear bearing. The shaft must be pressed into position. Use special tool Bearing Installer MD-998911 (Disc) Extension handle C- 4171 and C4171-2 (Handle) to press shaft into rear bearing.
    • Do not reuse old output shaft nut because the removed stake weakens the nut flange.  Using special Wrench 6497 and Wrench socket 6498-A, install new output shaft nut. Do not reuse old output shaft nut. Tighten new output shaft nut to 271 N.m (200 ft. lbs.).
    • Check the turning torque of the output shaft. The shaft should have 1 to 8 in. lbs. of turning torque. If the turning torque is higher than  8 in. lbs, install a thicker shim. If turning torque is less than  1 in. lb, install a thinner shim. Make sure there is no end play.
    • The new nut must be staked after the correct turning torque is obtained. Use special Staking Tool 6639 to stake output shaft nut. CAUTION: Failure to stake nut could allow the nut to back-off during use. 
    Fig 12: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Pack
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    1 - CLUTCH PLATES (5)
    2 - CLUTCH DISCS (5)
  13. Install low/reverse clutch pack. Leave uppermost disc out to facilitate snap ring installation.
    Fig 13: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Reaction Plate Snap Ring
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    1 - SCREWDRIVER
    2 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE FLAT SNAP RING
    3 - DO NOT SCRATCH CLUTCH PLATE
  14. Install low/reverse reaction plate snap ring.
    Fig 14: Low/Reverse Clutch Disc
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    1 - ONE DISC FROM LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
  15. Install one low/reverse clutch disc.
    Fig 15: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Reaction Plate
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    1 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE (FLAT SIDE UP)
  16. Install low/reverse reaction plate with flat side up.
    Fig 16: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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    1 - SCREWDRIVER
    2 - TAPERED SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN)
    Fig 17: Proper Snap Ring Orientation
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  17. Install a new tapered snap ring (tapered side out). Make sure that the snap ring ends are oriented as shown.
    Fig 18: Checking Low/Reverse Clutch Clearance
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268
    3 - HOOK TOOL
  18. Measure low/reverse clutch pack. Press down clutch pack with finger and zero dial indicator. Record measurement in four (4) places and take average reading. Low/Reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.84 to 1.60 mm (0.033 to 0.063 inch). 
  19. Select the proper low/reverse reaction plate to achieve specifications.
    Fig 19: Removing/Installing 2/4 Clutch Pack
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    1 - CLUTCH PLATE (4)
    2 - CLUTCH DISC (4)
    NOTE: The 2/4 Clutch Piston has bonded seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal replacement requires replacement of the piston assembly.
  20. Install 2/4 clutch pack.
    Fig 20: Removing/Installing 2/4 Clutch Return Spring
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    1 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
  21. Install 2/4 clutch Belleville spring.
    Fig 21: View Of Proper Orientation Of 2/4 Clutch Retainer And Spring
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    1 - NOTE POSITION
    2 - RETURN SPRING
    3 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
    Fig 22: Installing 2/4 Clutch Retainer
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    1 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
  22. Install 2/4 clutch retainer.
    Fig 23: Removing 2/4 Clutch Retainer Snap Ring
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    1 - TOOL 5058
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
    NOTE: Verify that Compressor 5058A is centered properly over the 2/4 clutch retainer before compressing. If necessary, fasten the 5058A bar to the bellhousing flange with any combination of locking pliers and bolts to center the tool properly.
  23. Compress 2/4 clutch just enough to facilitate snap ring installation.
    Fig 24: Checking 2/4 Clutch Clearance
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - HOOK TOOL
    3 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268
  24. Measure 2/4 clutch clearance:  Set up dial indicator. Press down clutch pack with finger and zero dial indicator. Record measurement in four (4) places and take average reading. The 2/4 clutch pack clearance is 0.76 to 2.64 mm (0.030 to 0.104 inch).  If not within specifications, the clutch is not assembled properly or is excessively worn. There is no adjustment for the 2/4 clutch clearance. 
    Fig 25: Identifying Rear Sun Gear & No. 7 Needle Bearing
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    1 - #7 BEARING
    2 - REAR SUN GEAR
  25. Install the #7 needle bearing to the rear sun gear. The number 7 needle bearing has three anti-reversal tabs and is common with the number 5 and number 2 position. The orientation should allow the bearing to seat flat against the rear sun gear. A small amount of petrolatum can be used to hold the bearing to the rear sun gear. 
    Fig 26: Removing/Installing Rear Sun Gear
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    1 - #7 NEEDLE BEARING
    2 - REAR SUN GEAR
  26. Install rear sun gear and #7 needle bearing.
    Fig 27: Identifying Front Carrier/Rear Annulus And Needle Bearing
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    1 - #6 NEEDLE BEARING
    2 - FRONT CARRIER AND REAR ANNULUS ASSEMBLY (TWIST AND PULL OR PUSH TO REMOVE OR INSTALL).
  27. Install front carrier/rear annulus assembly and #6 needle bearing.
    Fig 28: View Of Front Sun Gear Assembly And #4 Thrust Washer
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    1 - FRONT SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
    2 - #4 THRUST WASHER (FOUR TABS)
  28. Install front sun gear assembly and #4 thrust washer.
    Fig 29: Identifying #4 Thrust Plate
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    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - #4 THRUST PLATE (SELECT)
    3 - PETROLATUM FOR RETENTION
  29. Determine proper #4 thrust plate thickness. 
    • Select the thinnest #4 thrust plate thickness.
    • Install #4 thrust plate using petrolatum to hold into position.
    • Install input clutch assembly. Ensure the input clutch assembly is completely seated by viewing position through input speed sensor hole. If the speed sensor tone wheel is not centered in the opening, the input clutch assembly is not seated properly. 
    • Remove the oil pump o-ring and install oil pump and gasket to transmission. Tighten the oil pump bolts to 30 N.m (265 in. lbs.). Use screw-in dowels or phillips-head screwdrivers to align pump to case. Be sure to reinstall O-ring on oil pump after selecting the proper No. 4 thrust plate. 
    • Measure the input shaft end play with the transmission in the vertical position. This will ensure that the measurement will be accurate.
    • Set up and measure endplay using End Play Set 8266 and Dial Indicator Set C3339.
    • Measure input shaft end play. Input shaft end play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025 inch).  For example, if end play reading is 0.055 inch, select No. 4 Thrust Plate which is 0.071 to 0.074 thick. This should provide an input shaft end play reading of 0.020 inch, which is within specifications.
    • Remove oil pump, gasket, and input clutch assembly to gain access to and install proper #4 thrust plate.
    Fig 30: Removing/Installing Input Clutch Assembly
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    1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  30. Install #1 caged needle bearing.
    Fig 31: Removing/Installing No. 1 Caged Needle Bearing
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    1 - #1 CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
    2 - NOTE: TANGED SIDE OUT
  31. Install input clutch assembly with proper thrust plate.
    Fig 32: Removing/Installing By-Pass Valve
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    1 - BYPASS VALVE
    CAUTION: By-pass valve MUST be replaced if transmission failure occurs.
  32. Replace cooler by-pass valve if transmission failure has occurred.
    Fig 33: Removing/Installing Oil Pump Gasket
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    1 - BELLHOUSING
    2 - OIL PUMP GASKET
    NOTE: To align oil pump, gasket, and case during installation, use threaded dowels or phillips screwdrivers.
  33. Install oil pump gasket.
    Fig 34: Removing/Installing Oil Pump Attaching Bolts
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    1 - BOLTS
    2 - OIL PUMP
    NOTE: Do not reuse original oil pump bolts.
  34. Install oil pump and torque the new oil pump-to-case bolts to 30 N.m (265 in. lbs.).
    Fig 35: Low/Reverse Accumulator Piston And Springs
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    1 - PISTON
    2 - RETURN SPRINGS
  35. Install low/reverse accumulator.
    Fig 36: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Accumulator Plug
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    1 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
    2 - PLUG
  36. Install low/reverse accumulator plug.
    Fig 37: Removing/Installing Low/Reverse Accumulator Snap Ring
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    1 - SNAP RING
    2 - LOW/REVERSE ACCUMULATOR
  37. Install low/reverse accumulator snap ring.
    Fig 38: Identifying Underdrive And Overdrive Accumulators
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    1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
    2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
  38. Install underdrive and overdrive accumulators and springs.
    Fig 39: Removing/Installing Valve Body
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    1 - VALVE BODY
    CAUTION: Do not handle the valve body by the manual shaft. Damage could result.
  39. Install valve body into place.
    Fig 40: Removing/Installing Valve Body Bolts
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    1 - BOLTS
    Fig 41: Removing/Installing Transmission Filter
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    1 - TRANSMISSION FILTER
  40. Install seven (7) valve body-to-case bolts and torque to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 42: Locating Oil Pan Bolts & Pressure Ports
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    1 - FRONT DRIVESHAFT
    2 - PRESSURE PORTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    4 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN
    5 - SECOND TRANSMISSION OIL PAN BOLT ON LEFT SIDE
    6 - FIRST TRANSMISSION OIL PAN BOLT
    NOTE: Before installing the oil pan bolt in the bolt hole located between the torque converter clutch on and U/D clutch pressure tap circuits, it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolt using Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive.
  41. Install transmission oil filter. Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.)
    Fig 43: Removing/Installing Transmission Oil Pan
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    1 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN
  42. Install transmission oil pan with a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV. Torque oil pan-to-case bolts to 20 N.m (14.5 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 44: Locating Input Speed, Output Speed and Transmission Range Sensors
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    1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
    2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
    3 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
    NOTE: Before installing either speed sensor bolt, it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolt using Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive.
  43. Install both speed sensors into transmission case. Torque the speed sensor bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
    Fig 45: Measuring Input Shaft End Play Using End Play Set 8266
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    1 - TOOL 8266-8
    2 - TOOL 8266-2
    3 - TOOL C-3339
  44. As a final check of the transmission, measure the input shaft end play. This will indicate when a #4 thrust plate change is required. The #4 thrust plate is located behind the overdrive clutch hub. Attach a dial indicator to transmission bell housing with its plunger seated against end of input shaft. Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play reading. Input shaft end play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025 inch).  If not within specifications, make the necessary thrust plate adjustment.
    Fig 46: Lube Tube Grommet
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    1 - HOUSING
    2 - LUBE TUBE
    3 - GROMMET
    4 - PRY SLOTS
  45. Inspect the lube tube grommet for damage. If the grommet lip is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
    Fig 47: Removing/Installing Adapter Housing
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    1 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    2 - ADAPTER HOUSING
  46. Install the 4X4 stub shaft onto the transmission output shaft.
  47. Place a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV on the rear surface of the transmission case for the adapter housing.
  48. Install the adapter housing onto the transmission case.
    Fig 48: Adapter Housing Fasteners
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    1 - STUD, ADAPTER/EXTENSION
    2 - TRANSMISSION MOUNT FASTENERS (4)
    3 - TRANSMISSION MOUNT
    4 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    5 - NUT, EXHAUST HANGER BRACKET (2)
    6 - STUD, ADAPTER/EXTENSION
    7 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN
    8 - BOLT, ADAPTER/EXTENSION (2)
    NOTE: Before installing the lowermost four adapter housing bolts, it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolts using Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive.
    Fig 49: Removing/Installing Adapter Housing Bolts
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    1 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    2 - ADAPTER HOUSING
    3 - BOLTS
  49. Install the bolts that hold the adapter housing onto the transmission case. Be sure to install any stud bolts to their original locations. Tighten the bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).