Diesel Automobile Parts - Manual (Page 4)

4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 4
INSTALLATION :
1. Flush the cooler and all cooler lines before installing the transmission.
2. ***NOTE: If new bolts are supplied with the converter, be sure to remove the bolts before
installing the transmission.
3. Lubricate the converter drive hub and oil pump seal lip with petroleum jelly.
4. Lubricate the converter pilot hub with transmission fluid.
5. Align and install the torque converter into the oil pump.
6. Carefully insert the converter into the oil pump. Rotate the converter back and forth until
it’s fully seated in the pump gears. Two loud “clunks” should be heard to ensure it is
seated properly.
7. Position the transmission on a service jack and secure it with chains.
8. Check the condition of the converter drive plate. If the plate is cracked, distorted or
damaged, it must be replaced before installation can continue. Also be sure the
transmission dowel pins are seated in the engine block and protrude far enough to
hold the transmission in alignment.
9. Raise the transmission and align the torque converter with the drive plate, and the bell
housing with the engine block.
10. Move the transmission forward. Raise, lower or tilt the transmission to align the bell
housing with the engine block dowels.
11. Carefully work the transmission forward and over the engine block dowels until the
converter hub is seated in the crankshaft.
12. Install the bolts attaching the bell housing to the engine.
13. Tighten the bolts and check the torque converter rotation.
14. Install the rear support. Lower the transmission onto the cross-member and install the
bolts attaching the transmission mount to the cross-member.
15. Reconnect the vacuum lines and re-install the steel line to the cross-member and frame.
16. Reconnect the shift linkages.
17. Connect the gearshift and throttle cable to the transmission.
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