tra DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

(8) Disconnect kick-down cable and remove from
bracket. Secure cable out of the way (Fig. 48).
(9) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(10) Remove transaxle oil pan and drain ATF into
a suitable container.
(11) Remove both axle shafts. Refer to Group 3,
Differential and Driveline for the correct procedures.(12) Remove the right engine-to-transaxle lateral
bending brace (Fig. 49).
(13) Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector
(Fig. 50).
Fig. 47 Gear Shift Cable at Transaxle
1 ± SHIFT LEVER
2 ± SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 48 Kickdown Cable at Transaxle
1 ± LEVER
2 ± BRACKET
3 ± KICKDOWN CABLE
Fig. 49 Right Lateral Bending Brace Removal/
Installation
1 ± TRANSAXLE
2 ± ENGINE
3 ± LATERAL BENDING BRACE
Fig. 50 Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
1 ± CONNECTOR
2 ± SPEEDO PINION
3 ± O-RING
4 ± SENSOR
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(14) Remove structural collar (Fig. 51).
(15) Remove the left engine-to-transaxle lateral
bending brace (Fig. 51).
(16) Remove bellhousing dust cover (Fig. 51).
(17) Remove starter motor (Fig. 52).
(18) Remove drive plate to converter bolts (Fig.
54).
(19) Support engine at oil pan with screw jack and
wood block.
(20) Remove transaxle upper mount thru-bolt.
Gain access to this bolt through the driver's side
wheel house (Fig. 53).
(21) Carefully lower engine and transaxle on screw
jack until proper removal clearance is obtained.
(22) Obtain a helper to assist in holding transaxle
while removing transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts
(Fig. 54).
(23) Remove transaxle from vehicle (Fig. 54).
(24) Remove torque converter from front pump.
(25) If installing a new or replacement transaxle,
remove the upper mount and bracket as shown in
(Fig. 55), and transfer to the replacement unit and
torque all bolts to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 51 Left Lateral Bending Brace and Structural
Collar
1 ± LATERAL BENDING BRACE
2 ± STRUCTURAL COLLAR
3 ± DUST COVER
Fig. 52 Starter Motor Removal/Installation
1 ± BOLT
2 ± GROUND
3±STARTER
4 ± BOLT
Fig. 53 Transaxle Upper Mount and Bracket
1 ± MOUNT BRACKET
2 ± BOLT
3 ± MOUNT
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install torque converter into front pump.
Rotate converter until the hub fully engages front
pump gear lugs.
(2) Install transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts (Fig.
54) and tighten to 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Raise engine and transaxle with screw jack
until through hole in upper mount aligns with hole
in mount bracket. Install mount bolt and tighten to
108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 53).
(4) Remove screwjack.
(5) Install converter-to-drive plate bolts and torque
to 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install starter motor and tighten bolts to 54
N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Make sure to fasten ground
cable to upper starter bolt as shown in (Fig. 52).
(7) Connect starter electrical harness and tighten
positive cable nut to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install bellhousing dust cover (Fig. 51).
(9) Install left engine-to-transaxle bending brace
(Fig. 51).
(10) Install structural collar (Fig. 51) as follows:
(a) Position collar and install all bolts finger
tight.
(b) Tighten the collar-to-oil pan bolts to 3 N´m
(30 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 54 Transaxle Removal/Installation
1 ± CLIP
2 ± BOLT (3)3 ± TRANSAXLE
4 ± CONVERTER BOLT (4)
Fig. 55 Transaxle Upper Mount and Bracket
1 ± MOUNT
2 ± TRANSAXLE
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(c) Tighten the collar-to-transaxle bolts to 108
N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(d) Final torque the collar-to-oil pan bolts to 54
N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install both front axle driveshafts. Refer to
Group 3, Differential and Driveline for the correct
procedures.
(12) Connect vehicle speed sensor connector (Fig.
50).
(13) Install right lateral bending brace and tighten
bolts to 81 N´m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower vehicle.
(15) Connect transaxle cooler lines and tighten
clamps (Fig. 46).
(16) Connect torque converter clutch solenoid and
neutral safety/back-up lamp switch connectors.
(17) Install transaxle dipstick tube.
(18) Install gear shift cable to bracket and connect
to shift lever (Fig. 47).
(19) Install transaxle kickdown cable to bracket
and lever as shown in (Fig. 48).
(20) Install battery lower tray and battery, and
tighten battery hold down clamp to secure battery.
(21) Install the air cleaner/throttle body assy. as
follows:
(a) Connect the accelerator, transaxle kickdown,
and speed control (if equipped) cables to the air
cleaner/throttle body assy.
(b) Install assy into position and tighten fasten-
ers to 14 N´m (120 in. lbs.) torque.
(c) Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
(d) Connect proportional purge solenoid (PPS)
and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
(22) Fill transaxle with a suitable amount of
ATF+4.
(23) Road test vehicle.
(24) Check for leaks, inspect fluid level, and adjust
as necessary.
PUMP OIL SEAL
The pump oil seal can be replaced without remov-
ing the pump and reaction shaft support assembly
from the transaxle case.
REMOVAL
(1) Screw seal remover Tool C-3981-B into seal
(Fig. 56), then tighten screw portion of tool to with-
draw the seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install a new seal, place seal in opening of
the pump housing (lip side facing inward). Using Tool
C-4193 and Handle Tool C-4171, drive new seal into
housing until tool bottoms (Fig. 57).
Fig. 56 Remove Pump Oil Seal
1 ± PUMP OIL SEAL
2 ± OIL SEAL REMOVER TOOL C-3981-B
3 ± OIL PUMP
Fig. 57 Install Pump Oil Seal
1 ± OIL PUMP
2 ± OIL SEAL INSTALLER TOOL C-4193
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL HANDLE C-4171
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE
DISASSEMBLY
Remove all old sealant before applying new seal-
ant.
Use only MopartSilicone Rubber Sealant or equiv-
alent when installing oil pan.
Put sealant on the oil pan flange (Fig. 59) and on
all oil pan bolts (underside of bolt head).
Fig. 58 Transaxle Oil Pan Bolts
1 ± TRANSAXLE OIL PAN
2 ± OIL PAN BOLTS
Fig. 59 Transaxle Oil Pan
1 ± TRANSAXLE OIL PAN
2 ± OIL FILTER
Fig. 60 Oil Filter Screws
1 ± SCREWDRIVER HANDLE
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL L-4553
3 ± OIL FILTER SCREWS (2)
4 ± OIL FILTER
Fig. 61 Oil Filter
1 ± OIL FILTER
2 ± GASKET
3 ± VALVE BODY
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Remove neutral starting and back-up lamp switch.
Measuring input shaft end play before disassembly
will usually indicate if a thrust washer change is
required (Fig. 66). The #3 thrust washer is located
between input and output shafts.
Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play
reading. End play specifications are 0.19 to 1.50 mm
(0.008 to 0.060 inch).
Record indicator reading for reference when reas-
sembling the transaxle.
Remove Number 6 thrust washer from sun
gear driving shell.
Fig. 62 Remove Parking Rod E-Clip
1 ± VALVE BODY
2 ± SCREWDRIVER
3 ± ªEº CLIP
4 ± PARKING ROD
Fig. 63 Parking Rod
1 ± VALVE BODY
2 ± PARKING ROD
Cooler Bypass Valve and SealÐIf Equipped
1 ± TRANSFER PLATE
2 ± BYPASS VALVE
3 ± SEAL
Fig. 64 Valve Body Attaching Bolts
1 ± VALVE BODY
2 ± VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (7)
3 ± GOVERNOR TUBES
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ASSEMBLY
When rebuilding, reverse the above procedure.
VALVE BODY
NOTE: Tighten all valve body screws to 5 N´m (40
in. lbs.)CAUTION: Do not clamp any portion of valve body
or transfer plate in a vise. Any slight distortion of
the aluminum body or transfer plate will result in
sticking valves, excessive leakage, or both. When
removing or installing valves or plugs, slide them in
or out carefully. Do not use force.
NOTE: TAG ALL SPRINGS AS THEY ARE
REMOVED FOR REASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION.
Fig. 65 Valve Body and Governor Tubes
1 ± VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
2 ± GOVERNOR TUBES
Fig. 66 Measure Input Shaft End Play using End
Play Set 8266
1 ± TOOL 8266±8
2 ± TOOL 8266±2
3 ± TOOL C-3339
Fig. 67 Loosen Lock Nut and Tighten Kickdown
Band Adjusting Screw
1 ± KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTING SCREW
Fig. 68 Pump Attaching Bolts
1 ± SEAL
2 ± PUMP ATTACHING BOLTS (7)
3 ± PUMP HOUSING
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

Fig. 69 Install Tool C-3752 with Adapters L-4437
1 ± PUMP
2 ± PULLERS TOOL C-3752
3 ± ADAPTERS TOOL L-4437
Fig. 70 Oil Pump with No. 1 Thrust Washer
1 ± FRONT CLUTCH
2 ± OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Fig. 71 Oil Pump Gasket
1 ± SPLIT IN GASKET (DIFFERENTIAL OIL FEED)
2 ± PUMP GASKET
3 ± PUMP GASKET DIFFERENTIAL OIL FEED CUTOUT
Fig. 72 Loosen Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw
1 ± KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTING SCREW
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Fig. 73 Kickdown Band and Strut
1 ± FRONT CLUTCH
2 ± KICKDOWN BAND
3 ± OIL RETURN AND FEED HOLE TO DIFFERENTIAL
4 ± STRUT
Fig. 74 Front Clutch Assembly
1 ± REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 ± FRONT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 75 No. 2 Thrust Washer and Rear Clutch
1 ± REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 ± #2 THRUST WASHER
Fig. 76 No. 3 Thrust Washer
1 ± OUTPUT SHAFT
2 ± SUN GEAR DRIVING SHELL
3 ± #3 THRUST WASHER (SELECT FIT)
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Fig. 77 Front Planetary Gear Snap Ring
1 ± FRONT PLANETARY GEAR SNAP RING
2 ± SNAP RING PLIERS
3 ± FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
Fig. 78 Front Planetary Gear Assembly
1 ± SUN GEAR
2 ± FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
3 ± #6 THRUST WASHER
Fig. 79 Sun Gear Driving Shell
1 ± SUN GEAR DRIVING SHELL
2 ± REAR PLANETARY GEAR
Fig. 80 Sun Gear Driving Shell Components
1 ± #8 THRUST WASHER (STEEL)
2 ± #7 SPACER (STEEL)
3 ± SUN GEAR
4 ± SUN GEAR DRIVING SHELL
5 ± SNAP RING
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