Installation

FIGURE 48:

1. Before installing the overdrive unit, it will be necessary to cut out the old gasket. Using a sharp knife, cut out the old gasket around the piston (Figure 48). Place the old gasket on the new one for a template and trim the new gasket to fit.
2. Place the new gasket in place on the rear of the main case. Install the spacer selected in Step 15 of the Assembly Procedure on the intermediate shaft.

3. Place the shim selected in Step 16 of the Assembly Procedure in position over the piston on the main portion of the transmission. Install the sliding hub bearing over the intermediate shaft, against the sliding hub.

NOTE: THE SHOULDER ON THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE BEARING MUST FACE FORWARD.

A small amount of petroleum jelly can be used to hold the shim and bearing in position.

4. Carefully lift the overdrive unit and slide it onto the intermediate shaft. Insert parking rod into reaction plug. Extreme care must be used not to tilt the unit as this could cause the carrier and overrunning clutch splines to rotate out of alignment. If this happens, it will be necessary to remove the overdrive unit and align them with tool C-6227-2. Align the slip-fit tubes and push the unit forward until it touches the main case.

5. Install the seven attaching bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern to 25 foot-pounds (34 N-m).

6. Install the cross member, speedometer cable and drive shaft using marks made at disassembly.

7. Refill to proper level with Mopar ATF Plus (Automatic Transmission Fluid - Type 7176) or equivalent.