Jeep Liberty KJ. Manual — part 1062

54. Install low/reverse accumulator snap ring (1).

55. Install underdrive (2) and overdrive (1) accumula-

tors and springs.

CAUTION: Do not handle the valve body by the
manual shaft. Damage could result.

56. Install valve body (1) into place as shown.

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57. Install seven (7) valve body-to-case bolts (1) and

torque to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).

58. Install transmission oil filter (1). Tighten the bolts

to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.).

59. Install transmission oil pan (1) with a bead of

Mopar

T

ATF RTV.

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NOTE: Before installing the oil pan bolt in the bolt
hole located between the torque converter clutch
on and U/D clutch pressure tap circuits , it will be
necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the
bolt using Mopar

T

Lock & Seal Adhesive.

60. Install and torque the oil pan-to-case bolts to 20

N·m (14.5 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Before installing either speed sensor bolt,
it will be necessary to replenish the sealing patch
on the bolt using Mopar

T

Lock & Seal Adhesive.

61. Install both speed sensors (1, 2) into the transmis-

sion case. Torque the speed sensor bolts to 9
N·m (80 in. lbs.).

62. As a final check of the transmission, measure the

input shaft end play. This will indicate when a #4
thrust plate change is required. The #4 thrust
plate is located behind the overdrive clutch hub.
Attach a dial indicator to transmission bell housing
with its plunger seated against end of input shaft.
Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play
reading. Input shaft end play must be 0.127 to
0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025 inch). If not within
specifications, make the necessary thrust plate
adjustment.

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63. On 4X2 transmissions, perform the following, if necessary:

a. Install the extension shaft bearing (2) onto the

extension shaft.

b. Install the extension shaft bearing retaining ring

(3) onto the extension shaft (1).

c. Install the extension shaft (2) and bearing

assembly (3) into the extension housing (1).

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