Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Install transmission on engine.





2. On 3.7L engine tighten bolts (1) (Fig. 120) to 41Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts (2) to 67 Nm (50 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts (3) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





3. On 2.4L engine tighten bolts (1) (Fig. 121) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). Install lower dust shield and tighten bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)





4. On 2.8L diesel engine tighten bolts (1) (Fig. 122) to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts (2) to 67 Nm (50 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts (3) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Clean shift tower and mating surface then apply Mopar Gasket Maker to shift tower.





6. Install shift tower (2) (Fig. 123) and tighten bolts (1) to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).





7. Install backup lamp (2) (Fig. 124) wiring connector (1).





8. Install clutch slave cylinder (2) (Fig. 125) and mounting nuts (1).





9. Install catalyst assembly (2) (Fig. 126) on 2.4L engine.





10. Install transmission crossmember (2) (Fig. 127) and tighten bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Install transmission mount (1) bolts and tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
11. Install transfer case, if equipped.





12. Install transfer case shift cable (1) (Fig. 128) on 2.4L. Install transfer case shift linkage on 3.7L.
13. Install transfer case wiring connector and vent hose.
14. Install propeller shaft/shafts with reference marks aligned.





15. Remove fill plug (1) (Fig. 129) and fill transmission within lubricant.