Dodge Dakota (R1). Manual - part 747
(18) Install shift tower and new gasket on housing
and tighten tower bolts to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.).
(19) Install new metal o-ring to the backup lamp
switch.
(20) Install backup lamp switch and tighten switch
to 37 N·m (27 ft. lbs.).
(21) Install new seal in adapter/extension housing.
(22) Install clutch housing, release bearing, release
fork and retainer clip.
INSTALLATION
(1) Make sure the transmission and engine mating
surfaces are clean before installation.
(2) Apply a light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease to the contact surfaces of the follow-
ing components:
• input shaft splines and pilot bearing hub.
• release bearing slide surface of the front
retainer.
• pilot bearing
• release bearing bore
• release fork
• release ball stud
• propeller shaft slip yoke
CAUTION: Do not allow any grease to come in con-
tact with the clutch disc or its mating surfaces. If
so, clean with suitable solvent before installation.
(3) Position the transmission assembly and install
the clutch housing retaining bolts (Fig. 97). Torque
the bolts to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.). Be sure the hous-
ing is properly seated on the engine block
before tightening bolts.
NOTE: Do not install the 3 o–clock positioned
clutch housing bolt at this time (Fig. 97). This bolt
is also used to support the exhaust system.
(4) Install the misfire sensor on the clutch hous-
ing. Torque the bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the shifter on the transmission (Fig. 98).
Torque the bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
(6) Connect all wiring to the transmission assem-
bly.
(7) Raise the transmission assembly enough to
position the rear support crossmember..
(8) Install the transmission support crossmember.
Torque the bolts to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the fuel line support bracket on the
transmission support crossmember.
(10) Install the (4) transmission mount retaining
nuts (Fig. 99)on the transmission support crossmem-
ber. Torque the nuts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the (2) clutch slave cylinder retaining
nuts (Fig. 100). Torque the nuts to 40 N·m (30 ft.
lbs.).
(12) Install the exhaust system support bracket
nut
on
the
transmission
support
crossmember.
Torque the nut to 67 N·m (50 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install the exhaust system support bracket
bolt in the clutch housing. Torque the bolt to 88 N·m
(65 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 97 Transmission Mounting Bolts and Brackets
Fig. 98 Shifter Assembly Retaining Bolts
1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY RETAINING BOLTS
2 - TRANSMISSION
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MANUAL - AX15
R1
MANUAL - AX15 (Continued)