Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 341

INSTALLATION 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

Fig. 64: Installing Torque Converter In Transmission Housing 
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1. Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub 

and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus cloth if necessary. Verify that the converter hub o-ring is 
properly installed and is free of any debris. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump seal at 
installation.  

2. If a replacement transmission is being installed, transfer any components necessary, such as the manual 

shift lever and shift cable bracket, from the original transmission onto the replacement transmission.  

3. Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.  

4. Align converter and oil pump.  

5. Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in pump 

gears.  

6. Check converter seating with a scale and straightedge (A). Surface of converter lugs should be at least 19 

mm (3/4 in.) to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.  

7. Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.  

8. Position transmission on jack and secure it with chains.  

9. Check condition of converter flexplate. Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged. Also be sure 

transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to hold transmission in 
alignment.  

10. Apply a light coating of MOPAR® High Temp Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear 

pocket of the engine's crankshaft.  

11. Raise transmission and align the torque converter with the flex plate and transmission converter housing 

with the engine block.  

12. Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align the converter housing with 

1 - TORQUE CONVERTER
2 - TRANSMISSION HOUSING

 

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engine block dowels.  

13. Carefully work transmission forward and over engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in 

crankshaft. Verify that no wires, or the transmission vent hose, have become trapped between the engine 
block and the transmission. 

Fig. 65: Installing Bolts To Attach Transmission To Engine 
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14. Install two bolts (2) to attach the transmission to the engine.  

15. Install remaining torque converter housing to engine bolts. Tighten to 39 N.m (29 ft.lbs.).  

16. Install transfer case (if equipped). 

1 - ENGINE
2 - BOLTS
3 - TRANSMISSION

 

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Fig. 66: Installing Bolts Attaching Transmission Mount To Crossmember 
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17. Install rear support to transmission. Tighten bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft.lbs.).  

18. Lower transmission onto crossmember and install bolts attaching transmission mount to crossmember. 

Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft.lbs.). Tighten the clevis bracket to rear 
support bolt to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.).  

19. Remove safety stand or jack from under engine and transmission.  

20. Install the flex plate bolts. Tighten the flex plate bolts to 42 N.m (31ft.lbs.)  

21. Install flex plate bolt access cover.  

22. Install the starter motor. Refer to INSTALLATION . 

Fig. 67: Connecting Gearshift Cable To Support Bracket And Transmission Manual Lever 
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23. Connect gearshift cable (1) to support bracket (2) and transmission manual lever (3).  

24. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.  

25. Install all breather hoses. 

1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT

1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE BRACKET
3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER

 

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Fig. 68: Installing 13-Pin Plug Connector & Turning Bayonet Lock Of Adapter Plug 
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26. Install 13-pin plug connector (1). Turn bayonet lock of the adapter plug (2)  

27. Install the heat shield from the 13-pin connector.  

28. Install 13-pin plug connector heat shield and bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (88 in.lbs.) 

Fig. 69: Connecting Cooler Lines Into Transmission 
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29. Connect cooler lines (2) into transmission. 

1 - PLUG CONNECTOR
2 - ADAPTER PLUG

1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
2 - COOLER LINE FITTINGS
3 - SUPPORT CLAMPS

 

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