CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

The fluid level should be within 3.175mm (1/8
inch) from the bottom of the transaxle fill hole (vehi-
cle must be level when checking).
(2) Fill transaxle to proper level with SAE 5W-30
engine oil, meeting SG and/or SG-CD qualifications.
G5 SAE 10W-40 engine oil is a suitable service fill
alternative. Dry fill lubricant capacity is approxi-
mately 1.9-2.2 liters (4.0-4.6 pints).
(3) Wipe the outside of the transaxle if any lubri-
cant spills.
(4) Reinstall transaxle fill plug.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GEARSHIFT KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Pull shifter boot down and away from shifter
roll pin.
(2) Pry legs of shift knob away from shift lever roll
pin using a flat blade pry tool (Fig. 6).(3) Remove knob from shifter handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure,
omitting step (2).
GEARSHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter knob. Refer to gearshift knob
removal.
(2) Pull up on boot until retention clips disengage
from the console and remove (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure,
taking care to fully engage the retention clips.
GEARSHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter knob. Refer to gearshift knob
removal.
(2) Pull up on boot until retention clips disengage
from the console and remove (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure,
taking care to fully engage the retention clips.
GEARSHIFT CABLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(3) Disconnect gearshift cable ends from transaxle
shift levers (Fig. 9) (Fig. 10).
CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of
shifter cable isolator bushings to avoid damaging
cable isolator bushings.
Fig. 5 Transaxle Drain Plug
Fig. 6 Shifter Knob
Fig. 7 Shifter Boot
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

(4) Remove cable to bracket retaining clips at tran-
saxle (Fig. 11).CAUTION: It is recommended that new cable retain-
ing clips be used for reinstallation.
(5) Pull cables up out of engine mount bracket.
(6) Remove gearshift knob and boot. Refer to Knob
and Boot Removal in this section.
(7) Remove console screws (Fig. 12).
(8) Remove cable retaining clips at shifter (Fig. 13)
(Fig. 14).
CAUTION: It is recommended that new cable retain-
ing clips be used for reinstallation. Clips must be
installed to span the slotted holes.
(9) Disconnect shift cables from shifter. Pry with
equal force on both sides of shifter cable isolator
bushings to avoid damaging bushings.
(10) Lift vehicle on hoist. Cut gearshift cable tie
strap at floor pan with diagonal cutters.
(11) Remove shift cables from vehicle by grasping
cables and grommets one at a time and tugging down
through floor pan holes (Fig. 15).
Fig. 8 Gearshift Boot
Fig. 9 Crossover Lever Shift Cable
Fig. 10 Selector Lever Shift Cable
Fig. 11 Cable Retaining Clip
Fig. 12 Gearshift Console
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INSTALLATION
(1) To install, reverse removal procedure. After
cables have been replaced, cable adjustment should
be checked. Refer to cable adjustment procedure in
this section.
NOTE: High temperature tie straps must be used
when replacing cable(s). Locate the new tie strap at
the white band on the crossover cable and cinch
cables tightly together.
CAUTION: Only the crossover cable is adjustable.
The selector cable does not have any adjustment
capabilities.
GEARSHIFT CABLESÐRHD VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly.(3) Disconnect gearshift cable ends from transaxle
shift levers (Fig. 16) (Fig. 17).
CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of
shifter cable isolator bushings to avoid damaging
cable isolator bushings.
(4) Remove cable to bracket retaining clips at tran-
saxle (Fig. 18).
CAUTION: It is recommended that new cable retain-
ing clips be used for reinstallation.
(5) Pull cables up out of engine mount bracket.
(6) Remove gearshift knob and boot. Refer to Knob
and Boot Removal in this section.
(7) Remove console screws (Fig. 19).
(8) Remove cable retaining clips at shifter (Fig. 20)
(Fig. 21).
CAUTION: It is recommended that new cable retain-
ing clips be used for reinstallation. Clips must be
installed to span the slotted holes.
(9) Disconnect shift cables from shifter. Pry with
equal force on both sides of shifter cable isolator
bushings to avoid damaging bushings.
(10) Lift vehicle on hoist. Cut gearshift cable tie
strap at floor pan with diagonal cutters.
(11) Remove shift cables from vehicle by grasping
cables and grommets one at a time and tugging down
through floor pan holes (Fig. 22).
INSTALLATION
(1) To install, reverse removal procedure. After
cables have been replaced, cable adjustment should
be checked. Refer to cable adjustment procedure in
this section.
NOTE: High temperature tie straps must be used
when replacing cable(s). Locate the new tie strap at
the white band on the crossover cable and cinch
cables tightly together.
CAUTION: Only the crossover cable is adjustable.
The selector cable does not have any adjustment
capabilities.
GEARSHIFT MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter knob and boot. refer to Shifter
Knob And Boot Removal procedure in this section.
(2) Remove console assembly. Refer to Console
Removal procedure in this section.
Fig. 13 Selector Cable Clip
Fig. 14 Crossover Cable Clip
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(3) Remove gearshift cables. Refer to Gearshift
Cable Removal in this section.
(4) Remove retaining nuts at the base of the gear-
shift mechanism. Remove shifter.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure.
GEARSHIFT MECHANISM REPLACEMENTÐRHD
VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter knob and boot. Refer to Shifter
Knob And Boot Removal procedure in this section.
(2) Remove console assembly. Refer to Console
Removal procedure in Group 23 in this manual.
Fig. 15 Gearshift Cables
Fig. 16 Crossover Lever Shift CableFig. 17 Selector Lever Shift Cable
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(3) Remove gearshift cables. Refer to Gearshift
Cable Removal in this section.
(4) Remove retaining nuts at the base of the gear-
shift mechanism. Remove shifter.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR DRIVE GEAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove wiring connector from speed sensor.
CAUTION: Clean area around speed sensor before
removing. This will prevent the possibility of dirt
from entering the transaxle during speed sensor
removal.
(3) Remove speed sensor retaining bolt.
(4) Remove speed sensor from transaxle extension
housing (Fig. 23).
CAUTION: Carefully remove vehicle speed sensor
so that sensor drive gear does not fall into tran-
saxle. Should sensor drive gear fall into the tran-
saxle during sensor removal, drive gear must be
reattached to sensor.
(5) Remove speed sensor drive gear from speed
sensor.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install, reverse removal procedure.
(2) Confirm vehicle speedometer is functioning
properly following installation.
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH
The back-up lamp switch is located on the gear-
shift housing on top of the transaxle case.
REMOVAL
(1) From top side of vehicle, remove wiring connec-
tor from switch (Fig. 24).
(2) Unscrew switch from transaxle.
Fig. 18 Cable Retaining Clip
Fig. 19 Gearshift Console
Fig. 20 Selector Cable Clip
Fig. 21 Crossover Cable Clip
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Teflon
tape or equivalent must be used on switch threads.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten switch.
(2) Confirm back-up lamps are functioning prop-
erly following installation.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Ð 2.5L VM
DIESEL
The crankshaft position sensor is located on the
transaxle bellhousing. The sensor measures the posi-
tion of the crankshaft and relays that information to
the Powertrain Control Module.
Fig. 22 Gearshift Cables
Fig. 23 Vehicle Speed SensorFig. 24 Back-Up Lamp Switch Location
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REMOVAL
(1) Remove electrical connector at crankshaft posi-
tion sensor (Fig. 25).
(2) Remove screw retaining the crankshaft position
sensor to the bellhousing.
(3) Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure.
CROSSOVER LEVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove crossover cable. Refer to Gearshift
Cable removal.
(2) Using a pin punch, remove the crossover roll
pin from lever.
(3) Pull up and remove the crossover lever from
the transaxle crossover shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure.
Replace the roll pin that was removed with a new
one.
SELECTOR LEVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the selector cable. Refer to Gearshift
Cable removal.
(2) Using a pin punch, remove the roll pin from
the lever.
(3) Remove the selector lever from the transaxle
selector shaft
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure.
Replace the roll pin with a new one.
AXLE SEALS
The axle shaft seals are identical for both sides of
the differential and will interchange.
EXTENSION HOUSING AXLE SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove axle shaft. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshafts for service procedures.
(2) Insert a flat±blade pry tool into the axle seal
bore (Fig. 26).
(3) Using the pry tool, carefully pop out the seal
taking care not to nick the seal bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean axle shaft seal bore of any excess seal-
ant.
(2) Align axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.
(3) Position axle seal at extension housing.
(4) Using Tool L-4520 and Tool C-4171, tap seal
into position (Fig. 27).
Fig. 25 Crankshaft Position Sensor
Fig. 26 Extension Housing Axle Seal
Fig. 27 Install Seal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER AXLE
SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove axle shaft. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshafts for service procedures.
(2) Insert a flat±blade pry tool into the axle seal
bore.
(3) Using the pry tool, carefully pop out the seal
taking care not to nick the seal bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean axle shaft seal bore of any excess seal-
ant.
(2) Align axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.
(3) Position axle seal at extension housing.
(4) Using Tool L-4520 and Tool C-4171, tap seal
into position.
SHIFT SHAFT SEALS
It isnotnecessary to remove the shift shaft cover
from the transaxle to service the shift shaft seals.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the shift lever from the seal that is to
be serviced. Refer to shift lever removal for service
procedure.
(2) Using a pick tool, pry up on the shift shaft seal
and remove seal from bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position new shift shaft seal in bore.
(2) Install shift shaft seal into bore using an
appropriate size deep±well socket.
TRANSAXLE
The following items can be serviced without remov-
ing the transaxle from the vehicle:
²Gearshift housing
²5th speed synchronizer
²5th speed gear
²Roller detents and springs
²Speedometer pinion
²Vehicle speed sensor
²Bearing retainer plate.
²All external covers
²Shift shaft seals
²Axle shaft seals
To service any other component of the A-598 tran-
saxle you must remove it from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air intake hose. Disconnect air mass
meter connector.
(3) Remove intercooler hose.(4) Remove connectors for back-up lamp (Fig. 28)
and crank position sensor (Fig. 29).
(5) Remove crank position sensor (2.5L VM Diesel
only).
(6) Remove wiring harness bracket at transaxle
(Fig. 30).
(7) Remove crossover and shift selector cables (Fig.
31).
(8) Remove the two top bolts at the rear engine
mount bracket.
(9) Remove bolts securing the coolant reservoir to
the top of the engine. Move the coolant reservoir out
of the way.
(10) Install an engine support chain to the cylinder
head assembly (Fig. 32).
Fig. 28 Back-up Lamp Connector
Fig. 29 Crankshaft Position Sensor
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(11) Remove three upper bellhousing bolts (Fig.
33).
(12) Install engine bridge fixture to chain and sup-
port engine (Fig. 34).(13) Hoist the vehicle.
(14) Remove front wheels.
(15) Remove axle shaft hub nuts.
(16) Remove steering knuckle steering stop studs.
(17) Remove lower control arm pinch bolts (Fig.
35).
(18) Using a pry bar, unseat lower control arm
from steering knuckle (Fig. 36).
(19) Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid
(Fig. 37).
(20) Remove right and left axle shaft assemblies
(21) Remove vehicle speed sensor wiring connector
(Fig. 38).
(22) Remove clutch cable retaining clip (Fig. 39).
Remove clutch cable from transaxle housing.
(23) Remove adapter plate and front engine mount
bolts (Fig. 40) (Fig. 41).
(24) Remove two remaining rear engine mount
bolts.
CAUTION: Always use a safety chain when remov-
ing or installing transaxle assembly.
Fig. 30 Wiring Harness Bracket
Fig. 31 Shift Cables
Fig. 32 Engine Support Chain
Fig. 33 Upper Bellhousing Bolts
Fig. 34 Engine Bridge Fixture
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(25) Install transmission jack under transaxle
assembly.
(26) Remove left fender splash shield.
(27) Remove (4) left mount bolts (Fig. 42).(28) Remove lower bellhousing bolts.
(29) Lower transaxle and remove.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: Lower control arm pinch bolts must be
installed with the bolt heads to the rear of the ball
joints.
(2) Fill transaxle to the proper level with the spec-
ified lubricant.
(3) While the vehicle is elevated slightly, run the
transaxle through all the forward gears. Apply
brakes and shift into reverse. Run the transaxle
through reverse gear.
Fig. 35 Lower Control Arm Pinch Bolt
Fig. 36 Unseat Control Arm
Fig. 37 Transaxle Drain Plug
Fig. 38 Vehicle Speed Sensor
Fig. 39 Clutch Cable Clip
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)