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INSTALLATION (1) Check torque converter hub and hub drive notches for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. (2) Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid. (3) Align converter and oil pump. rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in (5) Check converter seating with steel scale and straightedge (Fig. 82). Surface of converter lugs (6) Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp. (7) Position transmission on jack and secure it with chains. (8) Check condition of converter driveplate. Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged. (9) Apply a light coating of Mopar t High Temp grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear (10) Raise transmission and align converter with drive plate and converter housing with engine block. (11) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align converter housing with (12) Carefully work transmission forward and over engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in (13) Install two bolts to attach converter housing to engine. (14) Install the upper transmission bending braces to the torque converter housing and the overdrive (15) Install remaining torque converter housing to engine bolts. Tighten to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.). (16) Install rear transmission crossmember. Tighten crossmember to frame bolts to 68 N·m (50 ft. (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 cross- (19) Remove engine support fixture. shift cable that was disconnected. Grommets should (22) Connect gearshift and throttle valve cable to transmission. (23) Connect wires to park/neutral position switch and transmission solenoid connector. Be sure trans- CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts (24) Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Tighten bolts to 31 N·m (270 in. lbs.). (25) Install converter housing access cover. Tighten bolt to 23 N·m (200 in. lbs.). (26) Install the bell housing brace to the torque converter cover and the engine to transmission bend- (27) Install starter motor and cooler line bracket. on tube before installation. (30) Install exhaust components. nuts to 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.). Fig. 82 Typical Method Of Checking Converter Seating 1 – SCALE 21 - 78 42RE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WJ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |