Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual — part 106

(11) Using snap–ring pliers, remove selector shaft

spacer (Fig. 42).

(12) Pull the selector shaft shift pin out of the slot

in the blocker assembly. Turn selector shaft up and
out of the way (Fig. 43).

(13) Remove transaxle end cover (Fig. 44) (Fig.

45).

Fig. 41 Remove Reverse Fork Bracket

1 – REVERSE FORK BRACKET
2 – REVERSE CAM BLOCKOUT
3 – SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

Fig. 42 Remove Selector Shaft Spacer

1 – SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY
2 – SELECTOR SHAFT SPACER (PLASTIC)
3 – SNAP RING PLIERS

Fig. 43 Selector Shaft

1 – SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2 – SELECTOR SHAFT

Fig. 44 Transaxle Cover Removal

1 – TRANSAXLE CASE
2 – END COVER

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(14) Remove two snap rings retaining the output

shaft and the input shaft to the bearings (Fig. 46).

(15) Using bench fixture and shims provided (Mill-

er tools # 6785, 6785-1, and 6785-2), turn transaxle
over. Install transaxle onto bench fixture (Fig. 47).
Verify shim spacers are in position on bench fixture.
Install transaxle into shop press.

(16) Install bearing fixture Miller tool #6768 onto

transaxle end bearings (Fig. 48). Verify tool is prop-
erly aligned to input and output shafts.

CAUTION: The oil dams in the input and output
shafts can be damaged while pressing on the
shafts if the bearing fixture is not used properly.

(17) Install transaxle gear case into shop press.

Press output and input shaft assemblies out of case
(Fig. 49).

(18) Remove transaxle from press.
(19) Carefully remove transaxle case from the

shaft assemblies and bench fixture (Fig. 50). Be sure
the oil–feed trough to the end bearings is not dam-
aged (Fig. 51).

Fig. 45 End Cover

1 – END COVER
2 – CASE

Fig. 46 Snap Rings Retaining Bearings

1 – SNAP RING PLIERS
2 – SNAP RINGS

Fig. 47 Bench Fixture

1 – SHIMS
2 – TRANSAXLE
3 – 6785 BENCH FIXTURE

Fig. 48 Bearing Fixture

1 – TRANSAXLE CASE
2 – BEARING FIXTURE

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(20)

TRANSAXLE

W/REVERSE

BRAKE:

Remove the reverse brake blocking ring, shim,
reverse brake friction cone, bearing and race from
the input shaft assembly (Fig. 52) (Fig. 53) (Fig. 54)
(Fig. 55) (Fig. 56). TRANSAXLE W/O REVERSE
BRAKE: Remove plastic spacer from the input shaft
assembly.

Fig. 49 Pressing Gears Out of Case

1 – BEARING FIXTURE
2 – PRESS RAM
3 – TRANSAXLE CASE
4 – BENCH FIXTURE

Fig. 50 Transaxle Case Removal

1 – TRANSAXLE CASE
2 – BENCH FIXTURE
3 – GEARTRAIN

Fig. 51 Oil Feed Trough

1 – OIL FEED TROUGH

Fig. 52 Reverse Brake Shim

1 – REVERSE BRAKE SHIM
2 – REVERSE BRAKE FRICTION CONE

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(21) Remove the shift blocker assembly from the

bench fixture (Fig. 57).

(22) Remove the 1-2 shift fork from the output

shaft (Fig. 58).

(23) Remove input and output shaft assemblies

from bench fixture (Fig. 59).

CAUTION: The output shaft assembly is serviced
as an assembly. Do not try to repair any component
on the output shaft. If the 1-2 synchronizer or gear
fails, it is necessary to replace the complete output
shaft assembly.

ASSEMBLY

The sealant used to seal the transaxle case halves

is Mopar

t Gasket Maker, Loctitet 518, or equivalent.

Fig. 53 Reverse Brake Friction Cone

1 – REVERSE BRAKE FRICTION CONE

Fig. 54 Reverse Brake Blocking Ring

1 – REVERSE BRAKE BLOCKING RING

Fig. 55 Reverse Brake Needle Bearing

1 – REVERSE BRAKE NEEDLE BEARING

Fig. 56 Reverse Brake Race

1 – REVERSE BRAKE RACE

Fig. 57 Shift Blocker Removal

1 – 6785 BENCH FIXTURE
2 – SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

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