Chrysler 300M, Dodge Interpid. Manual - part 332
essary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging
the pump seal at installation.
(1) Lubricate converter hub and oil pump seal lip
with transmission fluid.
(2) Place torque converter in position on transmis-
sion.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing
while inserting torque converter into the front of the
transmission.
(3) Align torque converter to oil pump seal open-
ing.
(4) Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
(5) While pushing torque converter inward, rotate
converter until converter is fully seated in the oil
pump gears.
(6) Check converter seating with a scale and
straightedge (Fig. 393). Surface of converter lugs
should be 1/2 in. to rear of straightedge when con-
verter is fully seated.
(7) If necessary, temporarily secure converter with
C-clamp attached to the converter housing.
(8) Install the transmission in the vehicle (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
42LE - INSTALLATION)
(9) Fill the transmission with the recommended
fluid
(10) If torque conveter was replaced, it is neces-
sary to reset the TCC Break-In Strategy. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL
MOD-
ULES/TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
MODULE
-
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
TRANSFER SYSTEM
INSPECTION
The need to replace the transfer chains because of
excessive wear is unlikely. If chain length is sus-
pected to be long, perform the following procedure to
measure the chain length:
(1) Insert a screwdriver into the 18 mm hole with
the screwdriver ABOVE the chains (Fig. 394).
(2) Pry the chains down at the center of the
chains.
(3) Butt a scale against the snubber and mark the
scale at the bottom of the chains (Fig. 395).
Fig. 393 Checking Torque Converter Seating
1 - SCALE
2 - STRAIGHTEDGE
Fig. 394 Screwdriver Placement
1 - OUPUT SHAFT
2 - TRANSFER SHAFT
Fig. 395 Chain Measurement
1 - SCALE
LH
TRANSAXLE
21 - 147
TORQUE CONVERTER (Continued)