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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Install the bell housing side transfer shaft bearing race using (special tool #D-146, Installer, Bearing Cup) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).
  2. Install the bell housing side differential side bearing race using (special tool #9617, Installer, Bearing Cup) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).
  3. Install the case side differential bearing and shim using (special tool #8255, Installer) and a press.
  4. Install the case side transfer shaft bearing race using Bearing Cup Installer (special tool #10312, Installer, Bearing Cup) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).
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  5. Install NEW  O-rings to the 1st gear and reverse brake piston.
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  6. Install NEW  oil seal rings.
  7. Install the needle bearing to the case using an appropriately sized socket.
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  8. Install the 1st gear and reverse brake piston (1).
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  9. Install the C2 clutch thrust washer (1).
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  10. Install the 1st gear and reverse brake return spring (1).
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  11. Install (special tool #2046900210, Kit, Pressing Tool) (1, 2) and (special tool #2026900170, Kit, Pressing Tool) onto the 1st gear and reverse brake return spring (3).
  12. Use the pressing tool to compress the 1st gear and reverse brake return spring (3).
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  13. Install the snap ring (1)
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  14. Install the C2 clutch assembly (1).
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  15. Install the snap ring.
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  16. Install the B2 disc pack (1).
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  17. Install the snap ring (1).
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  18. Install the thrust washers and thrust bearing.
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  19. Install the rear planetary carrier and one way clutch as a unit (1 and 2).
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  20. Install the large and small rear planetary gears (1).
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  21. Install the snap ring (1).
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  22. Install the output speed sensor (2) and the speed sensor bolt (1). Tighten the output speed sensor bolt to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  23. Install the counter drive gear assembly (1).
  24. Install the counter drive gear assembly bolts. Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  25. Install the fluid transfer pipe (2) and install the transfer pipe bolts (1), tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  26. Install the left side counter gear bearing (1) using (special tool #C-3717, Sleeve).
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  27. Install the right side counter gear bearing (1) using (special tool #C-4040, Installer, Bearing).
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  28. Install the counter gear shaft (2) and the differential (1).
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  29. Install the NEW  manual control lever seal using (special tool #10141-5, Remover/Installer).
  30. Install the manual control lever (1).
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  31. Install the plunger (1) to the case.
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  32. Install the actuator rod (1).
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  33. Rotate the actuator rod (1) and turn the manual shift lever (2) so the rod key slot and tabs line up, connect.
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  34. Install the parking pawl (2) and the spring and pivot assembly (1).
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  35. Install the manual shift shaft the detent (2) and detent bolt (1). Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  36. Connect the actuator rod (2) to the bracket (3). Install the parking pawl actuator bracket bolts (1). Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  37. Install the thrust washers (1) and bearings (2).
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  38. Install the sun gear input drum (1).
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  39. Install the C1 clutch assembly (1).
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  40. Install the front planetary carrier and input shaft annulus gear assembly (1).
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  41. Install the B1 brake / C3 clutch assembly (1).
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  42. Install the nylon thrust washer (1).
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  43. Install the B1 band (1).
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  44. Install the B1 band bolt (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  45. Install the B1 band servo assembly (1-3), install NEW  O-rings.
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  46. Install the oil strainer (2) and bolts (1). Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  47. Install the oil pump.
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  48. Install the oil pump bolts (1). Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  49. Check that the input shaft turns smoothly, if not then remove the pump and reinstall.
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  50. Using a dial indicator, measure the vertical input shaft end play. The end play should be within 0.399-1.131mm (0.016-0.045 in.).
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  51. Install the tube (3), retention tab (2) and bolt (1). Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  52. Install the magnets (1) to the oil reservoir lock plate.
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  53. Install the oil reservoir lock plate and bolts (1 and 2). Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  54. Install the NEW  transmission gasket after coating them with ATF.
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  55. Apply a uniform bead of MOPAR 3 Bond to the case halves.
  56. Assemble the case halves.
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  57. Install the transmission case bolts. Note that the longer bolts are in positions (1).
    Fig 1: Transmission Case Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  58. Install the transmission case bolts (1-22). Tighten to 30 N. m (22 ft. lbs.) following the sequence shown in illustration.
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  59. Install the input speed sensor (2) to the case. Install the input speed sensor bolt (1), Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  60. Install the external oil cooler. Refer to COOLER, TRANSMISSION OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  61. Install the valve body assembly. Refer to VALVE BODY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  62. Install the transmission control module. Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL (TCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .