Transaxle

NOTES: Prior to removing any transaxle parts, plug all openings and clean the unit, preferably with steam. When disassembling, each part should be washed in a suitable solvent, then dried with compressed air. Do not wipe parts with shop towels. All mating surfaces in the transaxles are accurately machined; therefore, careful handling of all parts must be exercised to avoid nicks or burrs.

Loosen Lock Nut And Tighten Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw:

DISASSEMBLY
Remove all old sealant before applying new sealant.

Use only MOPAR Silicone Rubber Sealant or equivalent when installing oil pan.

Transaxle Oil Pan:

Put sealant on the oil pan flange and on all oil pan bolts (underside of bolt head).

Transaxle Oil Pan Bolts:

Oil Filter Screws:

Oil Filter:

Remove Parking Rod E-Clip:

Parking Rod:

Valve Body Attaching Bolts:

Valve Body And Governor Tubes:

Remove neutral starting and back-up lamp switch.

Measure Input Shaft End Play:

Measuring input shaft end play before disassembly will usually indicate if a thrust washer change is required. The thrust washer is located between input and output shafts.

Measure Input Shaft End Play:

Pump Attaching Bolts:

Install Tool C-3752 With Adapters L-4437:

Oil Pump With No. 1 Thrust Washer:

Oil Pump Gasket:

Loosen Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw:

Kickdown Band And Strut:

Front Clutch Assembly:

Thrust Washer And Rear Clutch:

Thrust Washer:

Front Planetary Gear Snap Ring:

Front Planetary Gear Assembly:

Attach a dial indicator to transaxle bell housing with its plunger seated against end of input shaft.
Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play reading. End play specifications are 0.19 to 1.50 mm (0.008 to 0.060 inch). Record indicator reading for reference when reassembling the transaxle.