Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1481

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MANUAL - NV3500 (Continued)
Fig. 125 SHIFT TOWER
1 - SHIFT TOWER
Fig. 126 SHIFT TOWER BOLTS
1 - SHIFT TOWER AND LEVER ASSEMBLY
(5) Fill transmission to bottom edge of fill plug
hole with Mopar Transmission Lubricant.
(6) Install and tighten fill plug to 34 N·m (25 ft.
lbs.).
(7) Check transmission vent. Be sure vent is open
and not restricted.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, be
sure to use all components supplied with the new
transmission. For example, if a new shift tower is
supplied with the new transmission, do not re-use
the original shift tower.
(1) Apply light coat of Mopar® high temperature
bearing grease to contact surfaces of following com-
ponents:
• input shaft splines.
• release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
• release bearing bore.
• release fork.
• release fork ball stud.
• propeller shaft slip yoke.
(2) Apply sealer to threads of drain plug, then
install plug in case.
(3) Mount transmission on jack and position trans-
mission under vehicle. Secure transmission to jack
with safety chains.
(4) Raise transmission until input shaft is centered
in clutch disc hub.
(5) Move transmission forward and start input
shaft in clutch disc.
(6) Work transmission forward until seated against
engine. Do not allow transmission to remain unsup-
ported after input shaft has entered clutch disc.
(7) Install and tighten transmission to engine bolts
to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.).
(8) Position transmission harness wires in clips on
shift cover.
(9) Install slave cylinder and shield, if equipped.
(10) Install transmission mount on transmission or
rear crossmember.
2WD
(1) Install rear crossmember.
NOTE: Ensure wiring harness is clear before install-
ing crossmember.
(2) Remove transmission jack and engine support
fixture.
(3) Align and install propeller shaft.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Install shift tower and lever assembly. Tighten
shift tower bolts to 7-10 N·m (5-7 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install shift boot.
(7) Install floor console. Refer to 23 Body for pro-
cedures.
(8) Connect battery negative cable.
4WD
(1) Install transfer case shift lever on transmis-
sion.
(2) Install rear crossmember.
NOTE: Ensure wiring harness is clear before install-
ing crossmember.
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