Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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(18) Disconnect transmission range sensor connec- tor. Disconnect input and output speed sensor con- (19) Disconnect and plug transaxle cooler lines at the transaxle. (20) Remove lower control arm pinch bolts. ing knuckles. CAUTION: Do not allow drive shaft or CV joint to CAUTION: Drive shaft retainer clips and seals (22) Using a pry bar, disconnect the inner tripod joints from the transaxle (Fig. 11). (23) Pull bottom of knuckles and drive shafts out- ward to allow clearance during transaxle removal. (24) Disconnect O2 sensor wiring and remove left catalytic converter pipe. (25) Unbolt starter assembly. Do not disconnect wiring or completely remove the starter from the (26) Remove engine oil pan collar. converter is indexed to the flex plate. Mark the torque converter location to ensure that the torque CAUTION: The drive plate to torque converter bolts (28) Place a transmission jack under the transaxle. Secure the transaxle to the jack. (29) Raise transaxle slightly to relieve the weight on the rear transaxle mount. NOTE: Bolts for the crossmember bridge are differ- (30) Remove rear crossmember bridge bolts. bolts. (32) Remove the rear crossmember bridge, mount, and adapter plate as an assembly. (33) Lower the rear of the transaxle to gain access to the bell housing bolts. (34) Remove side bell housing bolts. pared to plug the dipstick hole when removing dip- (36) Disconnect solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector at top of transaxle. (37) The transaxle can now be lowered from the vehicle. DISASSEMBLY NOTE: If the transaxle is being reconditioned T Scan Tool (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION Before disassembling transaxle, move the shift lever clockwise as far as it will go and then remove NOTE: Tag all clutch pack assemblies, as they are CAUTION: Do not intermix clutch discs or plates as (1) Measure input shaft end play using Tool 8266. Set up Tool 8266 and a dial indicator as shown in Fig. 11 Half Shaft Removal 1 - TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL LH TRANSAXLE 21 - 11 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) |