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42RLE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Assembly: Assembly

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 MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: 42RLE Bearing Orientation
GC0092313Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
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: Bearing Cup Installer
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  1. Install the output bearing cups using Installer (special tool #5050A, Installer, Bearing Cup). Refer to Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Low/Reverse Piston Retainer Gasket
    GC0082042Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - GASKET HOLES MUST LINE UP
    2 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER GASKET
  2. Install low/reverse piston retainer gasket (2). Refer to Fig 3.
    Fig 4: Low/Reverse Piston Retainer
    GC0082041Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
    2 - GASKET
  3. Install low/reverse piston retainer (1). Refer to Fig 4.
    Fig 5: Installing Low/Reverse Piston Retainer-To-Case Screws
    GC0082043Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - TORX-LOC SCREWS
  4. Install low/reverse piston retainer-to-case screws (3) and torque to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.). Refer to Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
    GC0082040Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON
    2 - D-RING SEAL
    3 - D-RING 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 (1). Refer to Fig 6.
    Fig 7: Assembling Guide Bracket Assembly
    GC0082044Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - GUIDE BRACKET
    2 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING (MUST BE ASSEMBLED AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION)
    3 - PAWL
  6. Assemble guide bracket (1) assembly as shown in illustration, if necessary. Refer to Fig 7.
    Fig 8: Guide Bracket Pivot Pin
    GC0082039Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    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 pin (1). Refer to Fig 8.
  8. Install park sprag pivot retaining screw and torque to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Low/Reverse Piston Belleville Spring
    GC0082037Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING
    2 - PISTON
  9. Install low/reverse piston belleville spring (1) into position. Refer to Fig 9.
    Fig 10: Installing & Loading Compressor
    GC0082035Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
    2 - SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION)
    3 - COMPRESSOR 5058A-3
    4 - COMPRESSOR 5059-A
    5 - DISC 6057
  10. Install and load low/reverse spring with compressor tool (special tool #5058A-3, Screw, Forcing) (3), (special tool #5059-A, Compressor, Spring) (4) and disc (special tool #6057, Disc, Spring Compressor) (5) as shown in illustration to facilitate snap ring (2) installation. Refer to Fig 10.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring
    GC0082045Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING OPENING MUST BE BETWEEN SPRING LEVERS (AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION)
    2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
    3 - DISC 6057
  11. Install snap ring (1) and remove compressor tool. Refer to Fig 11.
    Fig 12: Installing Rear Carrier Front Bearing Cone
    GC0082046Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS
    2 - UNIVERSAL HANDLE C-4171
    3 - INSTALLER 6052
    4 - REAR CARRIER
  12. Install rear carrier (4) front bearing cone. Refer to Fig 12.
    Fig 13: Bearing & Support Plate
    GC0082047Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SUPPORT PLATE 6618A
    2 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING

    Check output bearing preload. Output bearing preload must be checked and/or adjusted if any of the following items have been replaced: 

    • Output shaft (rear carrier assembly)
    • Output shaft bearings
    • Transmission case
  13. PRELOAD CHECK/SHIM SELECTION:  Install rear output shaft bearing cone and Support Plate (special tool #6618A, Plate, Bearing Installer) (1). Refer to Fig 13.
    Fig 14: Installing Support Plate
    GC0082048Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SUPPORT PLATE 6618A
  14. Install Support Plate (special tool #6618A, Plate, Bearing Installer) (1). Refer to Fig 14. Lightly tighten retaining screws. Screws should be below the plate surface, but do not snug screws.
  15. 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 (special tool #6618A, Plate, Bearing Installer). Ensure your press table has clearance for the output shaft. 
    Fig 15: Installing Shim On Output Shaft
    GC0082049Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SHIM
    2 - OUTPUT SHAFT
  16. Install shim (1) on output shaft (2). Refer to Fig 15. 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.
    Fig 16: Installing Output Shaft/Rear Carrier Into Rear Bearing
    GC0082050Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - UNIVERSAL HANDLE C-4171 AND HANDLE EXTENSION C-4171-2
    2 - DISC MD-998911
  17. Install output shaft/rear carrier into rear bearing. The shaft must be pressed into position. Use Disc (special tool #MD-998911, Installer, Bearing) (2) and Universal Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) and Handle Extension (special tool #C-4171-2, Extension, Drive Handle) (1) to press shaft into rear bearing. Refer to Fig 16.
    Fig 17: Installing Output Shaft Nut
    GC0082051Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TORQUE WRENCH
    2 - WRENCH 6498A
    3 - OUTPUT SHAFT NUT
    CAUTION:

    Do not re-use old output shaft nut because the removed stake weakens the nut flange. Using Wrenches (special tool #6497, Wrench, Transfer Shaft) and 6498A, install new output shaft nut. Tighten new output shaft nut to 271 N.m (200 ft. lbs.).

  18. Check the turning torque (1) of the output shaft. Refer to Fig 17. 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.
    Fig 18: Staking Output Shaft Nut
    GC0082052Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS
    2 - STAKING TOOL - 6639
    3 - NEW NUT
    CAUTION:

    Failure to stake nut could allow the nut to back-off during use.

  19. The new nut (3) must be staked after the correct turning torque is obtained. Refer to Fig 18. Use Staking Tool (special tool #6639, Tool, Staking) (2) to stake output shaft nut.
    Fig 19: Identifying Correctly Staked Nut
    GC0082053Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - BOTTOMED IN SLOT
    2 - CORRECTLY STAKED NUT
  20. Verify that the nut has been properly staked to the output shaft. Refer to Fig 19.
    Fig 20: Low/Reverse Clutch Pack
    GC0082026Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - CLUTCH PLATES (5)
    2 - CLUTCH DISCS (5)
  21. Install low/reverse clutch pack (1, 2). Refer to Fig 20. Leave uppermost disc out to facilitate snap ring installation.
    Fig 21: Low/Reverse Reaction Plate Snap Ring
    GC0082025Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SCREWDRIVER
    2 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE FLAT SNAP RING
    3 - DO NOT SCRATCH CLUTCH PLATE
  22. Install low/reverse reaction plate snap ring (2). Refer to Fig 21.
    Fig 22: Low/Reverse Clutch Disc
    GC0082024Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ONE DISC FROM LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
  23. Install one low/reverse clutch disc (1). Refer to Fig 22.
    Fig 23: Low/Reverse Reaction Plate
    GC0082023Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE (FLAT SIDE UP)
  24. Install low/reverse reaction plate (1) with flat side up. Refer to Fig 23.
    Fig 24: Installing Tapered Snap Ring
    GC0082054Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SCREWDRIVER
    2 - TAPERED SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION)
  25. Install a new tapered snap ring (2) (tapered side out). Refer to Fig 24.
    Fig 25: Proper Snap Ring Orientation
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  26. Make sure that the snap ring ends are oriented as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 25.
    Fig 26: Checking Low/Reverse Clutch Clearance
    GC0082056Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268
    3 - HOOK TOOL
  27. Measure low/reverse clutch pack. Set up dial indicator (1) as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 26. 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). 
  28. Select the proper low/reverse reaction plate to achieve specifications.
    Fig 27: 2/4 Clutch Pack
    GC0082021Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - CLUTCH PLATE (4)
    2 - CLUTCH DISC (4)
  29. Install 2/4 clutch pack (1, 2). Refer to Fig 27.
    Fig 28: 2/4 Clutch Return Spring
    GC0082020Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
    NOTE:

    The 2/4 Clutch Piston has bonded seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal replacement requires replacement of the piston assembly.

  30. Install 2/4 clutch belleville spring (1). Refer to Fig 28.
    Fig 29: View Of Proper Orientation Of 2/4 Clutch Retainer & Spring
    GC0082057Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - NOTE POSITION
    2 - RETURN SPRING
    3 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
  31. Verify the proper orientation of the return spring (2) to the 2/4 retainer (3). Refer to Fig 29.
    Fig 30: Installing 2/4 Clutch Retainer
    GC0082058Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
  32. Install 2/4 clutch retainer (1). Refer to Fig 30.
    Fig 31: 2/4 Clutch Retainer & Snap Ring
    GC0082018Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TOOL 5058A
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER
    NOTE:

    Verify that Compressor (special tool #5058A, Compressor, Spring) (1) is centered properly over the 2/4 clutch retainer (4) before compressing. If necessary, fasten the bar from Compressor (special tool #5058A, Compressor, Spring) to the bellhousing flange with any combination of locking pliers and bolts to center the tool properly.

  33. Set up Compressor (special tool #5058A, Compressor, Spring) (1) as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 31. Compress 2/4 clutch just enough to facilitate snap ring installation.
    Fig 32: Checking 2/4 Clutch Clearance
    GC0082059Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - HOOK TOOL
    3 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268
  34. Measure 2/4 clutch clearance:  Set up dial indicator (1) as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 32. 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 33: #7 Bearing & Rear Sun Gear
    GC0081352Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - #7 BEARING
    2 - REAR SUN GEAR
  35. Install the #7 needle bearing (1) to the rear sun gear (2). Refer to Fig 33. 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 34: Rear Sun Gear & #7 Needle Bearing
    GC0082017Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - #7 NEEDLE BEARING
    2 - REAR SUN GEAR
  36. Install rear sun gear (2) and #7 needle bearing (1). Refer to Fig 34.
    Fig 35: Front Carrier/Rear Annulus
    GC0092312Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - #6 NEEDLE BEARING
    2 - FRONT CARRIER AND REAR ANNULUS ASSEMBLY (TWIST AND PULL OR PUSH TO REMOVE OR INSTALL).
  37. Install front carrier/rear annulus assembly (2) and #6 needle bearing (1). Refer to Fig 35.
    Fig 36: Front Sun Gear Assembly & No. 4 Thrust Washer
    GC0081351Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - FRONT SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
    2 - #4 THRUST WASHER (FOUR TABS)
  38. Install front sun gear assembly (1) and #4 thrust washer (2). Refer to Fig 36.
    Fig 37: #4 Thrust Plate
    GC0082016Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - #4 THRUST PLATE (SELECT)
    3 - PETROLATUM FOR RETENTION
  39. Determine proper #4 thrust plate thickness. Select the thinnest available #4 thrust plate.
  40. Install #4 thrust plate (2) using petrolatum to hold into position. Refer to Fig 37.
  41. 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 clutches assembly is not seated properly. 
    Fig 38: Removing Oil Pump O-Ring
    GC0081353Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
    2 - O-RING
  42. Remove the oil pump o-ring (2) and install oil pump and gasket to transmission. Refer to Fig 38. 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. 
    Fig 39: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
    GC0081354Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TOOL 8266-8
    2 - TOOL 8266-2
    3 - TOOL C-3339A
  43. Measure the input shaft end play with the transmission in the vertical position. This will ensure that the measurement will be accurate.
  44. Set up and measure endplay using End Play Set (special tool #8266B, End Play Socket Set) (1, 2) and Dial Indicator Set (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator) (3) as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 39.
  45. 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.
    Fig 40: Input Clutch Assembly
    GC0082015Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  46. Remove oil pump, gasket, and input clutch assembly to gain access to and install proper #4 thrust plate.
  47. Install input clutch assembly (1) with proper thrust plate. Refer to Fig 40.
    Fig 41: No. 1 Caged Needle Bearing
    GC0082014Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - #1 CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
    2 - NOTE: TANGED SIDE OUT
  48. Install #1 caged needle bearing (1). Refer to Fig 41.
    Fig 42: By-Pass Valve
    GC0082013Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - BYPASS VALVE
    CAUTION:

    By-pass valve MUST be replaced if transmission failure occurs.

  49. Replace cooler by-pass valve (1) if transmission failure has occurred. Refer to Fig 42.
    NOTE:

    To align oil pump, gasket, and case during installation, use threaded dowels or Phillips screwdrivers.

    Fig 43: Oil Pump Gasket
    GC0082012Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - BELLHOUSING
    2 - OIL PUMP GASKET
  50. Install oil pump gasket (2). Refer to Fig 43.
    Fig 44: Oil Pump Attaching Bolts
    GC0082010Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - BOLTS
    2 - OIL PUMP
  51. Install oil pump (2) and torque oil pump-to-case bolts (1) to 30 N.m (265 in. lbs.). Refer to Fig 44. Do not reuse original oil pump bolts.
    Fig 45: Low/Reverse Accumulator Piston
    GC0082008Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON
  52. Install low/reverse accumulator (1) as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 45.
    Fig 46: Low/Reverse Accumulator Plug
    GC0082007Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
    2 - PLUG
  53. Install low/reverse accumulator plug (2). Refer to Fig 46.
    Fig 47: Low/Reverse Accumulator & Snap Ring
    GC0092310Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING
    2 - LOW/REVERSE ACCUMULATOR
  54. Install low/reverse accumulator snap ring (1). Refer to Fig 47.
    Fig 48: Underdrive & Overdrive Accumulators
    GC0082006Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
    2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING
  55. Install underdrive (2) and overdrive (1) accumulators and springs. Refer to Fig 48.
    Fig 49: Valve Body
    GC0082005Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - VALVE BODY
    CAUTION:

    Do not handle the valve body by the manual shaft. Damage could result.

  56. Install valve body (1) into place as shown in illustration. Refer to Fig 49.
    Fig 50: Valve Body Bolts
    GC0082004Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - BOLTS
  57. Install seven (7) valve body-to-case bolts (1) and torque to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.). Refer to Fig 50.
    Fig 51: Transmission Filter
    GC0082002Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TRANSMISSION FILTER
  58. Install transmission oil filter (1). Refer to Fig 51. Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
    Fig 52: Transmission Oil Pan
    GC0082000Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN
  59. Install transmission oil pan (1) with a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV. Refer to Fig 52.
    Fig 53: Pressure Ports, Oil Pan & Bolts
    GC0082060Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    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 AND Seal Adhesive. Refer to Fig 53.

  60. Install and torque the oil pan-to-case bolts to 20 N.m (14.5 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 54: Input Speed, Output Speed & Transmission Range Sensors
    GC0082947Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    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 AND Seal Adhesive.

  61. Install both speed sensors (1, 2) into the transmission case. Refer to Fig 54. Torque the speed sensor bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
    Fig 55: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
    GC0081354Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TOOL 8266-8
    2 - TOOL 8266-2
    3 - TOOL C-3339A
  62. 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 (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator) to transmission bell housing with its plunger seated against end of input shaft. Refer to Fig 55. Install tool (special tool #8266-2, Spline Tool, 42LE) (2), (special tool #8266-8, Handle) (1) and 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.
  63. On 4X2 transmissions, perform the following, if necessary:
      Fig 56: Extension Shaft Bearing
      GC0082945Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. 1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
      2 - BEARING

      Install the extension shaft bearing (2) onto the extension shaft. Refer to Fig 56.

    2. Fig 57: Extension Shaft Bearing Retaining Ring
      GC0082944Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    3. 1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
      2 - BEARING
      3 - RETAINING RING

      Install the extension shaft bearing retaining ring (3) onto the extension shaft (1). Refer to Fig 57.

    4. Fig 58: Extension Shaft & Bearing Assembly
      GC0082943Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    5. 1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
      2 - EXTENSION SHAFT
      3 - BEARING

      Install the extension shaft (2) and bearing assembly (3) into the extension housing (1). Refer to Fig 58.

    6. Fig 59: Extension Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
      GC0082942Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    7. 1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
      2 - BEARING
      3 - SNAP RING

      Install the extension shaft bearing snap ring (3) into the extension housing. Refer to Fig 59.

    8. Fig 60: Extension Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
      GC0082948Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    9. 1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
      2 - BEARING
      3 - SNAP RING

      Verify that the extension shaft snap ring (3) is fully engaged in the snap ring groove. Refer to Fig 60.

    Fig 61: Housing, Lube Tube, Grommet & Pry Slots
    GC0081995Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - HOUSING
    2 - LUBE TUBE
    3 - GROMMET
    4 - PRY SLOTS
  64. Inspect the lube tube grommet (2) for damage. Refer to Fig 61. If the grommet lip is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
    Fig 62: Transmission Case & Adapter Housing
    GC0100908Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    2 - ADAPTER HOUSING
  65. Install the 4X4 stub shaft onto the transmission output shaft.
  66. Place a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV on the rear surface of the transmission case for the adapter/extension housing.
  67. Install the adapter housing (2) onto the transmission case, 4X4 vehicles only. Refer to Fig 62.
    Fig 63: Transmission Case & Extension Housing
    GC0082941Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
  68. Install the extension housing (2) onto the transmission case, 4X2 vehicles only. Refer to Fig 63.
    Fig 64: Installing Adapter/Extension Housing Bolts
    GC0082949Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    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/extension housing bolts, it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolts using Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive.

    Fig 65: Transmission Case, Adapter Housing & Bolts
    GC0100907Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TRANSMISSION CASE
    2 - ADAPTER HOUSING
    3 - BOLTS
  69. Install the bolts that hold the adapter or extension housing onto the transmission case. Refer to Fig 65. Be sure to install any stud bolts to their original locations. Tighten the bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).