Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 317

Fig. 48: Compressing 2/4 Clutch 
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33. Set up Compressor 5058 (1) as shown. Compress 2/4 clutch just enough to facilitate snap ring installation. 

See Fig. 48. 

1 - TOOL 5058
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - SNAP RING
4 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER

NOTE:

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

 

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Fig. 49: Checking 2/4 Clutch Clearance 
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34. Measure 2/4 clutch clearance: Set up dial indicator (1) as shown. Press down clutch pack with finger 

and zero dial indicator. Record measurement in four (4) places and take average reading. See Fig. 49.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. 

1 - DIAL INDICATOR
2 - HOOK TOOL
3 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268

 

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Fig. 50: Identifying Rear Sun Gear & No. 7 Needle Bearing 
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35. Install the #7 needle bearing (1) to the rear sun gear (2). See Fig. 50. The number 7 needle bearing has 

three antireversal 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.

1 - #7 BEARING
2 - REAR SUN GEAR

 

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Fig. 51: Installing Rear Sun Gear And #7 Needle Bearing 
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36. Install rear sun gear (2) and #7 needle bearing (1). See Fig. 51. 

1 - #7 NEEDLE BEARING
2 - REAR SUN GEAR

 

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2007 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42RLE - Service Information - Nitro