Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 319

Fig. 56: Measuring Input Shaft End Play Using End Play Set 8266 
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43. Measure the input shaft end play with the transmission in the vertical position. This will ensure that the 

measurement will be accurate.  

44. Set up and measure endplay using End Play Set 8266 (1, 2) and Dial Indicator Set C3339A (3) as shown. 

See Fig. 56.  

45. Measure input shaft end play. Input shaft end play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025 inch). 

For example, if end play reading is 0.055 inch, select No. 4 Thrust Plate which is 0.071 to 0.074 thick. 
This should provide an input shaft end play reading of 0.020 inch, which is within specifications. 

1 - TOOL 8266-8
2 - TOOL 8266-2
3 - TOOL C-3339A

 

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Fig. 57: Installing Input Clutch Assembly With Proper Thrust Plate 
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46. Remove oil pump, gasket, and input clutch assembly to gain access to and install proper #4 thrust plate.  

47. Install input clutch assembly (1) with proper thrust plate. See Fig. 57. 

1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

 

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Fig. 58: Installing #1 Caged Needle Bearing 
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48. Install #1 caged needle bearing (1). See Fig. 58. 

1 - #1 CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
2 - NOTE: TANGED SIDE OUT

 

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Fig. 59: Replacing Cooler By-Pass Valve 
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49. Replace cooler by-pass valve (1) if transmission failure has occurred. See Fig. 59. 

1 - BYPASS VALVE

CAUTION: By-pass valve MUST be replaced if transmission failure occurs.

NOTE:

To align oil pump, gasket, and case during installation, use threaded 
dowels or Phillips screwdrivers.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42RLE - Service Information - Nitro