Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 337

1. Remove the torque converter (1). See Fig. 37.

Fig. 38: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
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2. Place transmission in a vertical position.

3. Measure input shaft end play as follows: See Fig. 38

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Attach Adapter 8266-18 (2) to Handle 8266-8 (1).

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Attach dial indicator C-3339 (3) to Handle 8266-8 (1).

1 - TOOL 8266-8
2 - TOOL 8266-18
3 - TOOL C-3339

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Install the assembled tool onto the input shaft of the transmission and tighten the retaining screw on
Adapter 8266-18 (2) to secure it to the input shaft.

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Position the dial indicator plunger against a flat spot on the oil pump and zero the dial indicator.

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Move the input shaft in and out. Record the maximum travel for assembly reference.

Fig. 39: Removing/Installing Electrohydraulic Unit
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1 - HEAT SHIELD
2 - ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT

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4. Loosen adapter plug bolt (9) and remove from the adapter plug (10) from the transmission housing. See

Fig. 39.

5. Detach oil pan (5). See Fig. 39.

6. Remove oil filter (4). See Fig. 39.

7. Unscrew Torx® socket bolts (3) and remove electrohydraulic unit (2).

8. Air check the transmission. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.

Fig. 40: Removing/Installing Transmission Rear Output Shaft Bearing Retaining Ring
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3 - BOLT
4 - OIL FILTER
5 - OIL PAN
6 - CLAMPING ELEMENT
7 - BOLT
8 - 13-PIN PLUG CONNECTOR
9 - BOLT
10 - ADAPTER PLUG

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9. Place the transmission in PARK to prepare for the removal of the output shaft nut.

10. Remove the nut, with a 30 mm 12 point socket, holding the propeller shaft flange to the output shaft and

remove the flange.

11. Remove the transmission rear oil seal with a suitable slide hammer and screw.

12. Remove the transmission output shaft washer. Be sure to tag the washer since it is very similar to the

geartrain end-play shim and they must not be interchanged.

13. Remove the transmission rear output shaft bearing retaining ring (1).

1 - RETAINING RING
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING

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