Shaft Input

SHAFT INPUT

REMOVAL

NOTE: If input shaft is damaged behind the seal, the transmission must be disassembled and inspected.

1. Remove transmission from the vehicle.
2. Measure output shaft end play and record number.
3. Remove clutch slave cylinder from transmission adapter plate.





4. Remove front adapter plate bolts (1).
5. Pry front cover adapter loose.





6. Hold input shaft while removing adapter (2).
7. Remove sealant from transmission adapter.
8. Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces for wear or damage.





9. Lift counter shaft slightly and remove input shaft (2) from transmission (1).





10. Remove input shaft bearing (1) with Splitter P334 (2) and a press.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new seal from the fluid side with Installer 9366.





2. Install input shaft bearing (2) on shaft with Installer 6052 and Installer MB991317 (2).
3. Install new bearing cup in front adapter with original shim behind cup.
4. Clean sealing surfaces of the transmission case and adapter plate.
5. Install new input shaft and adapter plate (without any Mopar Gasket Maker).
6. Check output shaft end play. It should be the same as measured during the disassemble procedure. If end play is greater than original reading, install a thicker shim. If end play is less than original reading, install a thinner shim.
7. After the correct shim has been installed, remove the adapter plate and apply Mopar Gasket Maker to the sealing surfaces.
8. Install adapter and tighten adapter bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
9. Install transmission.