Installation
46RE Automatic TransmissionINSTALLATION
1. Check torque converter hub and hub drive notches for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit paper and crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump seal at installation.
2. Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
3. Lubricate converter pilot hub pocket in the rear of the crankshaft with a light coating of Mopar High Temp Grease.
4. Align and install converter in oil pump.
5. Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in pump gears.
6. Check converter seating with steel scale and straightedge (Fig. 64). Surface of converter lugs should be 1/2 inch to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.
7. Temporarily secure converter with wedge tool or C-clamp.
8. Position transmission on jack and secure it with chains.
9. Check condition of converter driveplate. Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged. Also be sure transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to hold transmission in alignment.
10. Raise transmission and align converter with drive plate and converter housing with engine block.
11. Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or tilt transmission to align converter housing with engine block dowels.
12. Carefully work transmission forward and over engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in crankshaft.
13. Install bolts attaching converter housing to engine.
14. Install transfer case, if necessary.
15. Install rear support. Then lower transmission onto crossmember and install bolts attaching transmission mount to crossmember.
16. Install new plastic retainer grommet on any shift linkage rod or lever that was disconnected. Grommets should not be reused.
17. Connect gearshift and throttle cable to transmission.
18. Connect wires to the transmission range sensor, transmission solenoid case connector, and oxygen sensor. Be sure that all transmission harnesses are properly routed.
CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch surface inside the converter.
19. Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Tighten bolts to 31 Nm (270 inch lbs.).
20. Raise engine slightly.
21. Loosen bolts attaching engine-to-transmission brackets to each side of the engine block.
22. Install converter housing access cover.
23. Install bolts attaching engine-to-transmission brackets to transmission.
24. Tighten bolts attaching engine-to-transmission brackets to each side of the engine block.
25. Lower engine.
26. Install bolt and nut attaching each engine-to-transmission bracket to the motor mounts.
27. Remove engine support.
28. Install bolts to hold engine-to-transmission brackets to the front axle, if equipped.
29. Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
30. Connect cooler lines to transmission.
31. Install transmission fill tube. Install new seal on tube before installation.
32. Install exhaust components.
33. Align and connect propeller shaft(s).
34. Install rear skid plate, if equipped.
35. Adjust gearshift linkage and throttle valve cable if necessary.
36. Install front skid plate, if equipped.
37. Lower vehicle.
38. Fill transmission with Mopar ATF +4, Type 9602 fluid.