Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 976

43. Measure the input shaft end play with the trans-

mission in the vertical position. This will ensure
that the measurement will be accurate.

44. Set up and measure endplay using End Play Set

8266 (1, 2) and Dial Indicator Set C3339 (3) as
shown.

45. Measure input shaft end play. Input shaft end

play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025
inch). For example, if end play reading is 0.055
inch, select No. 4 Thrust Plate which is 0.071 to
0.074 thick. This should provide an input shaft
end play reading of 0.020 inch, which is within
specifications.

46. Remove oil pump, gasket, and input clutch

assembly to gain access to and install proper #4
thrust plate.

47. Install input clutch assembly (1) with proper thrust

plate.

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48. Install #1 caged needle bearing (1).

CAUTION: By-pass valve MUST be replaced if
transmission failure occurs.

49. Replace cooler by-pass valve (1) if transmission

failure has occurred.

NOTE: To align oil pump, gasket, and case during
installation, use threaded dowels or phillips screw-
drivers.

50. Install oil pump gasket (2).

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51. Install oil pump (2) and torque oil pump-to-case

bolts (1) to 30 N·m (265 in. lbs.). Do not reuse
original oil pump bolts.

52. Install low/reverse accumulator (1) as shown.

53. Install low/reverse accumulator plug (2).

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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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