Section 228 (T355 (Service Information)): Assembly: Assembly: Notes

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Fig 1: Bench Fixture T355

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The T355 transaxle internal components can be serviced only by separating the gear case from the bellhousing case.

CAUTION:

The transaxle output shaft is serviced as a unit. No disassembly and reassembly is possible. Damage to the transaxle may result.

The sealant used to seal the transaxle case halves is MOPAR® Gasket Maker, Loctite® 518, or equivalent. The sealant used for the bearing end plate cover is MOPAR® RTV.

Load Bench Fixture (special tool #6785, Assembly, Pallet) (4) with adaptors (special tool #9761-1, Pad, Shift Rail Support) (1), (special tool #9761-2, Spacer) (3), (special tool #9761-3, Spacer) (2), (special tool #9761-4, Stand Off) (5) and (special tool #9761-5, Stand Off) (6).

Fig 2: Shift Rail Assy
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Install the output (1) and input (2) shafts onto Bench Fixture (special tool #6785, Assembly, Pallet).
Install shift blocker assembly and the 1-2 shift fork (5) onto the Bench Fixture (special tool #6785, Assembly, Pallet) (4).
NOTE:
Adaptor (special tool #9761-1, Pad, Shift Rail Support) will slide shift blocker assembly and the 1-2 shift fork into the input and output shafts.
Align all shift forks and slide into place.

Fig 3: Shift Shaft Assy
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Install reverse brake blocking ring (2).
Install reverse brake friction cone (1).

Fig 4: Trans On Fixture T355
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NOTE:
One shift fork bolt may need to be installed to align assembly.
Install gear-case half (1) over Bench Fixture (special tool #6785, Assembly, Pallet) (2). Line up shift finger over 3-4 lug.
Line up reverse brake friction cone lugs to the slots in the gear case. Verify reverse brake shim is in position.

Fig 5: Installing Input And Output Bearings
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1 - INPUT AND OUTPUT BEARINGS

2 - SEAL INSTALLER 4992-1
Position input and output bearings (1) on the shafts. Using Seal Installer (special tool #C-4992-1, Installer) (2), install input and output shaft bearings (1) until they bottom into the case and against the shafts.

Fig 6: Snap Rings Retaining Bearings
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1 - SNAP RING PLIERS

2 - SNAP RINGS
Install new snap rings (2) at input and output bearings.

Fig 7: End Cover And Shaft Bolts
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Apply MOPAR® RTV sealant to end-cover outer edge and around bolt holes. Install end-cover onto gear case. Tighten end cover bolts to 25 N.m (225 in. lbs.).
NOTE:
Install new O-rings on shift blocker assembly bolts.
Install the three shift blocker assembly bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (225 in. lbs.).

Fig 8: Selector Shaft
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1 - SHIFT ASSEMBLY

2 - SELECTOR SHAFT
Remove gear case from Bench Fixture (special tool #6785, Assembly, Pallet).
Install gear case in a holding fixture with end cover facing down.
Turn selector link (2) into slot on blocker assembly.

Fig 9: Reverse Idler Gear & Spacer
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1 - SPACER

2 - REVERSE IDLER GEAR
Push selector link spacer clip onto selector shaft. Install shift levers.
Install reverse idler gear (2) and spacer (1).

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Reverse Idler Shaft
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1 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT

2 - SPACER

Install reverse idler shaft (1).

Fig 11: Reverse Idler Shaft

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1 - CASE

2 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT

3 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT BOLT

NOTE:

Install a new O-ring on reverse idler shaft bolt.

Install bolt into reverse idler shaft (2) and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).

Fig 12: Remove Reverse Fork Bracket

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1 - REVERSE FORK BRACKET

2 - REVERSE CAM BLOCKOUT

3 - SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

Install reverse fork bracket (1).

Fig 13: Screws Retaining Reverse Fork Bracket
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1 - SCREWS (2)

2 - REVERSE FORK BRACKET
Tighten reverse fork bracket (1) bolts to 11 N.m (96 in. lbs.).

Fig 14: Linkage Tie Bar
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Install the linkage tie bar (1).

Fig 15: Linkage Tie Bar Clips
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Install the linkage tie bar clips (1).

Fig 16: Removing/Installing Differential

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1 - INPUT SHAFT

2 - OUTPUT SHAFT

3 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

4 - GEARTRAIN HOUSING

Install differential (3) into gear case (4).