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Clutch Pack

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Fig 1: Remove/Install Bottom (Outer Lugs) Clutch Plate
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1 - BOTTOM (OUTER LUGS) CLUTCH PLATE
2 - CLUTCH RETAINER
NOTE: Soak new clutch friction plates in transfer case fluid for 20 minutes prior to installation.
  1. Install the bottom (outer lugs) clutch plate (1) into the clutch retainer (2). Continue installing clutch plates, a disc with inner teeth followed by a disc with outer lugs, into the clutch retainer (2). See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Remove/Install Top (Inner Teeth) Clutch Plate
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    1 - TOP (INNER TEETH) CLUTCH PLATE
    2 - CLUTCH RETAINER
  2. install the top (inner teeth) clutch plate (1) into the clutch retainer (2). See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Wavy Spring Assembly Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - WAVY SPRING
  3. Install the wave spring (2) onto the main shaft (1). See Fig 3.
    Fig 4: Clutch Pressure Plate Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
    CAUTION: When installing the clutch pressure plate, make sure that the wave spring remains piloted on the underside of the plate. Check that the spring does not protrude between the plate and the mainshaft.
  4. Install the clutch pressure plate (2) onto the main shaft (1) and clutch assembly. See Fig 4.
    Fig 5: Thrust Bearing Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - THRUST BEARING
  5. Install the thrust bearing (2) onto the main shaft (1). See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Thrust Bearing Support Plate Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - SUPPORT PLATE
  6. Install the thrust bearing support plate (2) onto the main shaft (1). See Fig 6.
    Fig 7: Thrust Bearing Support Plate Retaining Ring Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - RETAINING RING
    NOTE: The clutch pressure plate must be engaged with the inner drum and held down when installing the retaining ring.
  7. Install the thrust bearing support plate retaining ring (2) onto the main shaft (1). See Fig 7.
    Fig 8: Align Tabs on the Bearing Support Plate
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    1 - SUPPORT PLATE
    2 - TAB
    3 - BOLT HOLES
  8. Rotate the thrust bearing support plate (1) so that the tab (2) is pointed between the two bolt holes (3) as shown. See Fig 8.
    Fig 9: Clutch Lever Assembly Removal/Installation
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    1 - CLUTCH LEVER ASSEMBLY
  9. Install the clutch lever assembly (1) onto the mainshaft and shift rail. See Fig 9.
    Fig 10: Rear Housing Removal/Installation
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    1 - REAR HOUSING
    2 - FRONT HOUSING
  10. Apply bead of Mopar® Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to mating surface of front case. Keep sealer bead width to maximum of 3 mm (0.125 inch). Do not use excessive amount of sealer as excess will be displaced into case interior and potentially clog the oil pump screen. 
  11. Verify that the tab on the thrust bearing support plate is aligned with the housing alignment dowel furthest from the front output shaft.
  12. Install the rear housing (1) into the front housing (2). See Fig 10.
    Fig 11: Rear Housing Bolts Removal/Installation
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    1 - REAR HOUSING
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - FRONT HOUSING
  13. Install the bolts (2) to hold the rear housing (1) to the front housing (3). Tighten the bolts at the dowel locations first, then the remainder of the bolts in a criss-cross pattern. Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.). See Fig 11.
    Fig 12: Rear Output Bearing Inner Retaining Ring Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - RETAINING RING
    3 - REAR HOUSING
    NOTE: Pull up on the main shaft when installing the retaining ring to ensure that the ring is fully engaged into the groove.
  14. Install the rear main shaft (1) retaining ring (2). See Fig 12.
    Fig 13: Oil Pump Outer Rotor Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - OIL PUMP OUTER ROTOR
    3 - REAR HOUSING

    Lubricate the oil pump components with transmission fluid before installation.

  15. Install the oil pump outer rotor (2) onto the main shaft (1) and into the rear housing (3). See Fig 13.
    Fig 14: Oil Pump Inner Rotor Removal/Installation
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    1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
    2 - OIL PUMP INNER ROTOR
    3 - REAR HOUSING
  16. Install the oil pump inner rotor (2) onto the main shaft (1) and into the rear housing (3). See Fig 14.
    Fig 15: Clutch Lever Rail Removal/Installation
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    1 - REAR HOUSING
    2 - CLUTCH LEVER RAIL
  17. Install the clutch lever rail (2) into the rear housing (1) and clutch lever. See Fig 15.
    Fig 16: Clutch Lever Rail Plug Removal/Installation
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    1 - CLUTCH LEVER RAIL PLUG
  18. Install the clutch lever rail plug (1) into the rear housing. See Fig 16.
    Fig 17: Anti-Rotation Bracket Removal/Installation
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    1 - ANTI-ROTATION BRACKET
    2 - SHIFT RAIL
  19. Install the anti-rotation bracket (1) onto the shift rail (2). See Fig 17.
    Fig 18: Sector Roller Removal/Installation
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    1 - SECTOR ROLLER
    2 - SHIFT RAIL
  20. Install the sector roller (1) onto the shift rail (2). See Fig 18.
  21. Using a suitable punch, align the holes in the sector roller with the hole in the shift rail and install the roll-pin to secure the sector roller to the shift rail.
    Fig 19: Sealant Application Pattern
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    1 - REAR HOUSING
    2 - SEALANT
  22. Apply bead of Mopar® Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to mating surface of rear housing as shown (2). See Fig 19. Keep sealer bead width to maximum of 3 mm (1/8 inch). Do not use excessive amount of sealer as excess could be displaced into the oil pump.
    Fig 20: Rear Retainer Removal/Installation
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    1 - REAR COVER
    2 - REAR HOUSING
  23. Install the rear cover (1) onto the rear housing (2). See Fig 20.
    Fig 21: Rear Retainer Bolts Removal/Installation
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    1 - REAR HOUSING
    2 - REAR COVER
    3 - BOLTS
  24. Install the bolts (3) holding the rear cover (2) onto the rear housing (1). Tighten the bolts at the dowel locations first, then the remainder of the bolts in a criss-cross pattern. Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.). See Fig 21.
    Fig 22: Shift Motor Removal/Installation
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    1 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    2 - SHIFT SECTOR
    3 - TRANSFER CASE
  25. Install the shift motor and mode sensor assembly (1) onto the shift sector (2) and the transfer case (3). See Fig 22.
    Fig 23: Shift Motor Bolts Removal/Installation
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    1 - BOLTS
    2 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
  26. Install the bolts (1) to hold the shift motor and mode sensor assembly (2) to the transfer case. Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.). See Fig 23.
    Fig 24: Rear Output Shaft Flange Removal/Installation
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    1 - REAR COMPANION FLANGE
    2 - OUTPUT SHAFT
  27. If necessary, install the transfer case damper onto the transfer case.
  28. Install the rear output flange (1) onto the main shaft (2). See Fig 24.
    Fig 25: Rear Output Shaft Nut Removal/Installation
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    1 - HOLDER C-3281
    2 - REAR COMPANION FLANGE
  29. Using Holder C-3281 (1), install the rear output flange (2) nut. Tighten the bolts to 122-176 N.m (90-130 ft.lbs.). See Fig 25.