Valve Body: Installation

Fig 1: Underdrive & Overdrive Accumulators

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1 - OVERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING

2 - UNDERDRIVE PISTON AND SPRING

NOTE: If valve body assembly is being replaced or reconditioned, it is necessary to perform the PCM Quick Learn Procedure. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE )

Install underdrive (2). See Fig 1and overdrive (1) accumulators.

Fig 2: Valve Body Removal/Installation
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1 - VALVE BODY
Install valve body assembly (1) to transaxle. See Fig 2

Fig 3: Valve Body-to-Case Bolts
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1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)

2 - VALVE BODY
Install and torque valve body-to-transaxle case bolts. See Fig 3

Fig 4: Install Oil Filter and O-Ring
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1 - OIL FILTER

2 - O-RING

Install transaxle oil filter (1). See Fig 4. Inspect the o-ring (2) and replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Oil Pan

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1 - OIL PAN

2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF MOPAR ATF RTV (MS-GF41)

3 - OIL FILTER

Ensure the transaxle oil pan and transaxle case sealing surfaces are clean and dry. Install an 1/8" bead of Mopar® ATF RTV (MS-GF41) to the oil pan and install. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Oil Pan Bolts
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1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)
Torque oil pan-to-transaxle case bolts to 19 N.m (165 in. lbs.). See Fig 6.
Lower vehicle.
Connect transmission range sensor connector.
Install manual valve lever to manual shaft.
Install gearshift cable to manual valve lever.
Connect battery negative cable.
Fill transaxle with Mopar® ATF +4 Transmission fluid. (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)