Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the transaxle assembly is being reconditioned or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the DRBIII Scan Tool.

1. Install bell housing.
2. Install bell housing bolts.
3. Install torque converter bolts.
4. Install inspection hole cover on bell housing.
5. Raise transaxle/bell housing assembly into position.





6. Install rear lower crossmember (Fig. 161).





7. Install rear frame crossmember supports (Fig. 162).
8. Install right inner tripod onto right stub shaft while repositioning the transaxle to the right.
9. Connect left axle shaft to stub shaft.
10. Support left lower control arm with jack stand.
11. Install left lower ball stud to left knuckle.
12. Install left rear lower control arm ball stud new nylon nut. Tighten nut to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
13. Install rear strut lower mounting bolt and nut.
14. Install rear sway bar assembly.
15. Connect transaxle solenoid, input speed, output speed, and TRS connectors to the transaxle.
16. Slide transaxle rearward to clear the drive flange pilot.

CAUTION: Do not try to install the transaxle unless the bell housing drive flange pilot has cleared the propshaft completely. Do not angle the shaft. Damage to the inner bearing will result.

17. Align transaxle to propshaft and slide transaxle forward.
18. Install propshaft rear bolts at transaxle bell housing drive flange.
19. Connect gearshift cable clamp at transaxle. Connect cable grommet at manual valve lever.
20. Install transaxle front mounting bolts.
21. Install transaxle rear mount bolts and mount thru bolt.

NOTE: The clamps that retain the catalytic converters to the exhaust manifolds cannot be reused. Replace clamps with new ones.

22. Install catalytic converters. Install clamps at front catalytic converters at exhaust manifolds.
23. Install exhaust, muffler, and rear pipes.
24. Install clamps at front exhaust pipes. Install rear pipe hangers and muffler hangers.
25. Install transaxle dipstick tube.
26. Install transaxle cooler and lines at rear of vehicle.
27. Connect transaxle cooler lines at transaxle.
28. Check transaxle differential fluid. Fill to level.
29. Lower vehicle.
30. Connect battery negative cable.
31. Fill transaxle fluid to level with Mopar ATF PLUS 4 Type 9602.
32. Check and adjust gearshift cable.