A/T - Harsh Transaxle Shift: Overview

NO: 18-07-95 Rev. A

GROUP: Vehicle Performance

DATE: Mar. 10, 1995

SUBJECT:
Harsh Transaxle Shifts

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES A PORTION OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-07-95 DATED FEB. 3, 1995 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE VALVE BODY BOLT TORQUE VALUE HAS BEEN REVISED TO 105 IN.LBS. (12 Nm). ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.

MODELS:
1992 - 1995 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1990 - 1995 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE AND A 31TH TRANSAXLE WITH AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PRIOR TO XXX-2184-8136.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The vehicle operator may complain of one or more of the following harsh conditions when the transaxle shifts:

Into Drive or Reverse while the vehicle is not moving ("Garage Shifts").

From 2nd to 3rd while reducing the throttle or with the throttle returned to idle ("Lift Foot Up Shifts").

From 2nd to 3rd while holding a constant throttle position.

From 3rd to 2nd during part throttle or wide open throttle kickdowns.

From 1st to 2nd in any throttle position.

DIAGNOSIS:

Check the transaxle fluid level and linkage adjustment/function using the procedures outlined in the appropriate Service Manual and correct as necessary. Test drive the vehicle. If harsh shifting still exists during garage shifts only, perform Procedure A. If any of the additional above conditions exist, perform Procedure B.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 4659533 Plate, Valve Body Separator (with the number 3 punched out)
AR 4659331 Spring, Kickdown
AR 4659332 Spring, Accumulator
AR 4659179 Spring, Reverse Servo Cushion
AR 3743650 Piston, Accumulator (With machined in face)
AR 4659652 Ring, Front Clutch Waved Snap
AR 4269623 Spring, Rear Clutch Piston (Date code K4 (10/94) or higher/later)
AR 4318025 Sealant, RTV
AR 4467721 Fluid, Mopar Automatic Transmission Type 7176
1 4269649 Filter, Transaxle
1 4269671 Gasket, Transaxle Filter

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: Procedure A: 21-95-01-98 1.3 Hrs.

Procedure B: 21-31-02-90 6.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part