Installation

INSTALLATION / NV3500 Manual Transmission

NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, be sure to use all components supplied with the new transmission. For example, if a new shift tower is supplied with the new transmission, do not re-use the original shift tower.

1. Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature bearing grease to contact surfaces of following components:
- input shaft splines.
- release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
- release bearing bore.
- release fork.
- release fork ball stud.
- propeller shaft slip yoke.

2. Apply sealer to threads of drain plug, then install plug in case.
3. Mount transmission on jack and position transmission under vehicle. Secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
4. Raise transmission until input shaft is centered in clutch disc hub.
5. Move transmission forward and start input shaft in clutch disc.
6. Work transmission forward until seated against engine. Do not allow transmission to remain unsupported after input shaft has entered clutch disc.
7. Install and tighten transmission to engine bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).

8. Position transmission harness wires in clips on shift cover.
9. Install slave cylinder and shield, if equipped.
10. Install transmission mount on transmission or rear crossmember.




2WD
1. Install rear crossmember.

NOTE: Ensure wiring harness is clear before installing crossmember.

2. Remove transmission jack and engine support fixture.
3. Align and install propeller shaft.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Install shift tower and lever assembly. Tighten shift tower bolts to 7 - 10 Nm (5 - 7 ft. lbs.).

6. Install shift boot.
7. Install floor console.
8. Connect battery negative cable.