Dodge Journey: Removal, Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission and torque converter from vehicle.
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the converter housing end of the transmission.
CAUTION: Verify that transmission is secure on the lifting device or work surface, the center of gravity of the transmission will shift when the torque converter is removed creating an unstable condition.
The torque converter is a heavy unit. Use caution when separating the torque converter from the transmission.
3. Pull the torque converter forward until the center hub clears the oil pump seal.
4. Separate the torque converter from the transmission.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 429: Checking Torque Converter Seating
- - SCALE
- - STRAIGHTEDGE
Check converter hub and drive notches for sharp edges, burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit paper or crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging the pump seal at installation.
1. Lubricate converter hub and oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
2. Place torque converter in position on transmission.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing while inserting torque converter into the front of the transmission.
3. Align torque converter to oil pump seal opening.
4. Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
5. While pushing torque converter inward, rotate converter until converter is fully seated in the oil pump gears.
6. Check converter seating with a scale (1) and straightedge (2). Surface of converter lugs should be 1/2 in.
to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.
7. If necessary, temporarily secure converter with C-clamp attached to the converter housing.
8. Install the transmission in the vehicle.
9. Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid
Operation
Fig. 427: Identifying Torque Converter Fluid Pressure
Operation
- APPLY PRESSURE
- THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY
FORWARD
- RELEASE PRESSURE
- THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY
REARWARD
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Valve body
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Assembly
NOTE: Cleanliness through entire disassembly and assembly of the valve
body cannot
be overemphasized. When disassembling, each part should be washed in a
suitable solvent, then dried by comp ...
Removal
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this
system before
performing the following operation. Failure to follow these instructions
may
result in serious or fat ...
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
• The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminating
the need to manually calibrate the compass.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler gps
(Navigation Radio), the NAV sy ...