torque CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

If a problem arises with the shifter position indica-
tor, consult the following chart for diagnostic infor-
mation. If the malfunction cannot be corrected using
the chart, consult the proper diagnostic manual.
To replace the shifter position indicator, refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel And Gauges.SERVICE PROCEDURES
FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE
When the factory fill fluid is changed, only fluids
labeled MOPARtATF PLUS 3 (Automatic Transmis-
sion fluid) Type 7176 should be used.
If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the
fluid and filter should be changed.
30,000 MILE TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE
When a vehicle attains 30,000 miles on its odome-
ter it is recommended that the transaxle oil be
changed. To change the oil, use the procedure that
follows:
It is recommended that a transaxle fluid exchanger
(ATF 2000+ or equivalent) be used to replace the
used fluid in the transaxle. If a fluid exchanger is not
available use a fluid suction pump (Vaculayor equiv-
alent) to draw the fluid out of the dipstick tube. If a
fluid suction pump is not available remove the oil
pan and drain the fluid.
CAUTION: Chrysler Corporation does not recom-
mend using any fluid exchanger that introduces
additives into the transaxle.
TRANSAXLE FLUID EXCHANGER METHOD
(1) To perform the transaxle fluid exchange, the
transaxle must be at operating temperature. Drive
the vehicle till it reaches full operating temperature.
(2) Verify that the fill tank on the transaxle fluid
exchanger (ATF 2000+ or equivalent) is clean and
dry.
(3) Fill the tank to the recommended fill capacity
with Mopar ATF Plus 3 Type 7176.
(4) Hookup the vehicle to the machine following
the manufacturers instructions. Perform the
exchange procedure following the instructions pro-
vided with the machine.
(5) Once machine has completed the fluid
exchange. Check the fluid level and condition and fill
to proper level with Mopar ATF Plus 3 Type 7176.
NOTE: Verify that the transaxle cooler lines are
tightened to proper specifications. Cooler line
torque specification is 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.).
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
ALL PRND3L DISPLAY
LIGHTS9ON9IN P&N
GEAR POSITIONS1.Check wiring and
connectors
2. Faulty trans. range
sensor
3. Faulty manual lever
ALL DISPLAY LIGHTS
9ON9IN ALL GEAR
POSITIONS1. Check wiring &
connectors
2. Faulty trans. range
sensor
3. Faulty manual lever
4. CCD communication
malfunction
5. Check oil level
ALL DISPLAY LIGHTS
9OFF91. Normal transient
condition between P&R
and R&N gear positions
2. Check shift lever
linkage
3. Body controller
malfunction
4. Check wiring and
connectors
5. Faulty cluster
ALL DISPLAY LIGHTS
9OFF9ACCOMPANIED
BY A9NO BUS9
MESSAGE1. CCD communication
malfunction
DISPLAY LIGHTS OUT
OF SEQUENCE WITH
SHIFT LEVER1. Check wiring and
connectors
2. Faulty trans. range
sensor
3. Faulty manual lever
4. CCD communication
malfunction
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

(11) Recheck the fluid level after the transaxle is
at normal operating temperature. The level should be
in the HOT range. Drive the vehicle a minimum of
10 miles.
(12) Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
(13) Remove the pan and clean all sealant from
the pan and transaxle mating surfaces. Clean the
magnet and the inside of the pan.
(14) Separate the filter from the valve body to
allow additional fluid to drain from the transaxle.
Inspect the filter O-ring for any damage and replace
as necessary.
(15) After the transaxle has stopped draining,
reinstall the filter and O-ring.
(16) Apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar RTV Sealant
to the mounting flange of the transaxle oil pan.
Apply RTV Sealant to the underside of the attaching
bolts. Attach the oil pan to the transaxle. Tighten the
bolts to 19 N´m (165 in. lbs.).
(17) Lower the vehicle and add 4 Quarts of Mopar
ATF Plus 3 Type 7176 transaxle fluid.
(18) Start the engine and allow it to idle for a min-
imum of one minute. With the parking brake applied,
press your foot on the service brake and cycle the
transaxle from park to all gear positions ending in
neutral or park.
(19) Check the transaxle fluid level and add an
appropriate amount to bring the transaxle fluid level
to 3mm (1/8 in.) below the ADD mark on the dip-
stick.
(20) Recheck the fluid level after the transaxle is
at normal operating temperature. The level should be
in the HOT range.
FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL
(1) Raise vehicle on a hoist (See Group 0, Lubrica-
tion). Place a drain container with a large opening,
under transaxle oil pan.
(2) Loosen pan bolts and tap the pan at one corner
to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then remove
the oil pan.
(3) Install a new filter and O-ring on bottom of the
valve body.
(4) Clean the oil pan and magnet. Reinstall pan
using new MOPARtRTV sealant. Tighten oil pan
bolts to 19 N´m (165 in. lbs.).
(5) Pour four quarts of MOPARtATF PLUS 3
(Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 7176 through
the fill tube.
(6) Start engine and allow to idle for at least one
minute. Then, with parking and service brakes
applied, move selector lever momentarily to each
position, ending in the park or neutral position.(7) Add sufficient fluid to bring level to 1/8 inch
below the ADD mark.
CAUTION: Do not overfill transaxle. Do not add oil
if level is between: Lower holes for warm oil
(100ÉF). Upper holes for hot oil (180ÉF).
(8) Recheck fluid level after transaxle is at normal
operating temperature. The level should be in the
HOT region (Fig. 5).
(9) To prevent dirt from entering transaxle, make
certain that dipstick is seated into the dipstick fill
tube.
ALUMINUM THREAD REPAIR
Damaged or worn threads in the aluminum tran-
saxle case and valve body can be repaired by the use
of Heli-Coils, or equivalent. This repair consists of
drilling out the worn-out damaged threads. Then tap
the hole with a special Heli-Coil tap, or equivalent,
and installing a Heli-Coil insert, or equivalent, into
the hole. This brings the hole back to its original
thread size.
Heli-Coil, or equivalent, tools and inserts are
readily available from most automotive parts suppli-
ers.
FLUSHING COOLERS AND TUBES
When a transaxle failure has contaminated the
fluid, the oil cooler(s) must be flushed. The cooler
bypass valve in the transaxle must be replaced also.
The torque converter must also be replaced with an
exchange unit. This will insure that metal particles
or sludged oil are not later transferred back into the
reconditioned (or replaced) transaxle.
The recommended procedure for flushing the tran-
saxle cooler is to use Tool 6906A Cooler Flusher.
Fig. 5 Oil Level Indicator
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

INSTALLATION
To install valve body, reverse removal procedure
CAUTION: The valve body manual shaft pilot may
distort and bind the manual valve if the valve body
is mishandled or dropped.
NOTE: To ease installation of the valve body, turn
the manual valve lever fully clockwise.
Guide park rod rollers into guide bracket, while
shifting manual lever assembly out of the installation
position.
TRANSAXLE
Transaxle removal does NOT require engine
removal.
See Group 7, Cooling to drain engine cooling sys-
tem and remove coolant return extension (3.0 liter
engine only).The transaxle and torque converter must be
removed as an assembly; otherwise, the torque con-
verter drive plate, pump bushing or oil seal may be
damaged. The drive plate will not support a load;
therefore, none of the weight of the transaxle should
be allowed to rest on the drive plate during removal.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner duct. Disconnect transaxle
shift linkage at manual valve lever (Fig. 34).
(3) Squeeze grommet clips and remove cable at
transaxle bracket (Fig. 35) (Fig. 36).
(4) Remove 16±way engine harness connector from
dipstick tube bracket. Remove dipstick tube bracket
nut at cylinder head. Remove dipstick tube.
(5) Remove transaxle cooler lines.
(6) Remove connector at transaxle solenoid pack.
(7) Remove input and output speed sensor wiring
connectors (Fig. 37) (Fig. 38).
Fig. 32 Remove Valve Body
Fig. 33 Valve Body Removed
Fig. 34 Shift Linkage At Manual Valve Lever
Fig. 35 Grommet Clips
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(8) Disconnect electrical connector at transmission
range sensor.
(9) Remove upper bellhousing upper bolts.
(10) Remove heater tube mounting bolt.(11) Remove vehicle speed sensor wiring at sensor.
(12) Remove one rear engine mount bolt from top.
(13) Remove rear engine mount shield screw.
(14) Install engine support fixture and support
engine (Fig. 39).
(15) Raise vehicle. Remove front wheels. Refer to
Group 2, Suspension to remove wheel hub nuts and
both drive shafts.
CAUTION: The exhaust flex joint must be discon-
nected from the exhaust manifold anytime the
engine is lowered. If the engine is lowered while the
flex pipe is attached, damage will occur.
(16) Remove bolts securing exhaust flex joint to
exhaust manifold. Disconnect exhaust pipe from
manifold.
(17) Remove torque converter dust shield to gain
access to torque converter bolts (Fig. 40).
Fig. 36 Remove Cable From Bracket
Fig. 37 Input (Turbine) Speed Sensor
Fig. 38 Output Speed Sensor
Fig. 39 Engine Support Fixture
Fig. 40 Remove Torque Converter Dust Shield
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(18) Rotate engine clockwise to gain access to
torque converter bolts (Fig. 41). Remove torque con-
verter mounting bolts.
(19) Remove front engine mount insulator and
bracket (Fig. 42).
(20) Remove rear engine mount shield.
(21) Remove rear engine mount bracket bolts and
bracket.
(22) Remove starter bolts and set starter aside. Do
not allow the starter to hang from battery cable (Fig.
43).
(23) Position transmission jack securely under
transaxle (Fig. 44).
(24) Remove left fender splash shield.
(25) With transmission jack in position, remove
the left transmission mount.
(26) Lower transaxle to access the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor, remove crankshaft position sensor from
bell housing. For installation procedure refer to sec-
tion 8D of this service manual.CAUTION: Remove the crankshaft position sensor
from the bell housing before transmission removal
or installation.
(27) Remove lower bellhousing bolts.
(28) Carefully lower the transaxle assembly from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation of transaxle, reverse the above
procedure.
(2) Check and/or adjust gearshift cable.
(3) Refill transaxle with MOPARtATF PLUS 3
(Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 7176.
Fig. 41 Rotate Engine
Fig. 42 Remove Front Engine Mount
Fig. 43 Starter Assembly
Fig. 44 Position Transmission Jack
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

OUTPUT GEAR BEARING ADJUSTMENT
(1) With output gear removed: install a 4.50 mm
(0.177 inch) gauging shim on the rear carrier assem-
bly hub, using grease to hold the shim in place.
(2) Using Tool 6259, install output gear and bear-
ing assembly. Torque to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.).
To measure bearing end play:(3) Attach Tool L-4432 to the gear.
(4) Push and pull the gear while rotating back and
forth to insure seating of the bearing rollers.
(5) Using a dial indicator, mounted to the tran-
saxle case, measure output gear end play (Fig. 223).
Fig. 221 Install Rear Carrier Assembly
Fig. 222 Install Output Gear Bearing Cone
Fig. 223 Checking Output Gear Bearings End Play
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

CAUTION: Always use new retaining bolt, old
retaining bolt may not be reused.
(9) Install the new retaining bolt and washer (Fig.
226). Tighten to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 227).
(10) Using an inch-pound torque wrench, check the
turning torque (Fig. 228).The torque should be
between 3 and 8 inch-pounds.
If the turning torque is too high, install a .04 mm
(.0016 inch) thicker shim. If the turning torque is too
low, install a .04 mm (.0016 inch) thinner shim.
Repeat until the proper turning torque is 3 to 8 inch
pounds.
NOTE: Install output gear stirrup and strap bolts.
All transaxles utilize a stirrup and retaining strap
that is attached to the output gear. The stirrup pre-
vents the output gear retaining bolt from turning
and backing out of the rear carrier. The strap is used
to hold the stirrup to the output gear and prevent
the stirrup retaining bolts from backing out.
Fig. 226 Install Output Gear Bolt and Washer
Fig. 227 Tighten Output Gear to 271 N´m
(200 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 228 Check Output Gear Bearings Turning
Torque
Fig. 229 Output Gear Retaining Bolt Stirrup
(Serration Side Out)
Fig. 230 Stirrup Strap (Align Strap Holes With
Tapped Gear Holes)
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

NOTE: Screw Tool 5049-A onto transfer shaft.
Install transfer shaft.
TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING
(1) Install a 4.66 mm (.184 inch) gauging shim on
the transfer shaft.
(2) Install transfer shaft gear and bearing assem-
bly and torque the nut to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.).
To measure bearing end play:
²Attach Tool L-4432 to the transfer gear.
²Mount a steel ball with grease into the end of
the transfer shaft.
²Push and pull the gear while rotating back and
forth to insure seating of the bearing rollers.
²Using a dial indicator, measure transfer shaft
end play.
(3) Refer to the Transfer Bearing Shim Chart for
the required shim combination to obtain the proper
bearing setting.
(4) Use Tool 6259 to remove the retaining nut and
washer. Remove the transfer shaft gear using Tool
L-4407.
Fig. 237 Install Transfer Shaft
Fig. 238 Install Transfer Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
Fig. 239 Install Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup Into
Retainer
Fig. 240 Install Bearing Cup Retainer
Fig. 241 Install Transfer Gear Bearing Cone
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(5) Remove the gauging shim and install the cor-
rect shim (Fig. 242). Install the transfer gear and
bearing assembly (Fig. 243).
CAUTION: Original retaining nut may not be
reused. Always use a new retaining nut when reas-
sembling.
(6) Install the new retaining nut and washer and
torque to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 244).Measure
transfer shaft end play, end play should be .05
to .10 mm (.002 to .004 inch).
(7) Measure bearing end play as outlined in . End
play should be between .05 mm and .10 mm (.002 to
.004 inch).
NOTE: If end play is too high, install a .04 mm
(.0016 inch) thinner shim. If end play is too low,
install a .04 mm (.0016 inch) thicker shim combina-
tion. Repeat until .05 to .10 mm (.002 to .004 inch)
end play is obtained.NOTE: Install the low/reverse reaction plate
stepped side up.
Fig. 242 Transfer Shaft Gear and (Select) Shim
Fig. 243 Install Transfer Shaft Gear
Fig. 244 Tighten Nut to 271 N´m (200 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 245 Install Rear Cover
Fig. 246 Install Rear Cover Bolts
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(1) Install transaxle solenoid pack (Fig. 284).
(2) Install input and output speed sensors.
This concludes the assembly of the transaxle cen-
terline.
DIFFERENTIAL REPAIR
NOTE: The differential is serviced as an assembly.
The only parts that are serviceable within the differ-
ential are the differential bearing cups and cones. If
any other part fails within the differential, you must
replace the differential assembly along with the
transfer shaft.
DISASSEMBLE
The transfer shaft should be removed for differen-
tial repair and bearing turning torque checking.
(1) Remove the differential cover and bolts (Fig.
285) (Fig. 286).
(2) Remove the differential bearing retainer and
bolts (Fig. 287) (Fig. 288).(3) Using a plastic hammer, remove extension
housing/adapter plate on the right side of the tran-
saxle.
Fig. 283 Install Pan Bolts
Fig. 284 Install Solenoid Pack
Fig. 285 Differential Cover Bolts
Fig. 286 Remove Differential Cover
Fig. 287 Differential Retainer Bolts
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)