Transmission Input Shaft - Installation

INSTALLATION

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WARNING: Use tongs or welding gloves when handling heated components. Failure to follow these instructions will result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Bearings (1) are installed using a Bearing Heater (2). Use only a bearing heater/hot plate and follow manufacture's instructions. Heat components to 100 - 149 Celsius (212° Min. - 300° Max Fahrenheit). Never use an open flame to heat components. Never leave components on heater for an extended amount of time. If component is discolored after heating, the component has been overheated and must not be used. Failure to follow these instructions will result in component damage.






1. Heat input shaft bearing to 100 - 149 Celsius (212° Min. - 300° Max Fahrenheit). Install bearing (1) on input shaft (2) with tongs or welding gloves.
2. Install new bearing cup in front adapter with original shim behind cup.
3. Clean sealing surfaces of the transmission case and adapter plate.
4. Install input shaft and adapter plate.
5. Check output shaft end play and adjust shim to achieve the original reading.





6. Remove adapter plate and install a new input shaft seal with Handle and Installer.
7. Apply Mopar (R) ATF-RTV to the cleaned sealing surfaces.
8. Install adapter and tighten bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).