Installation - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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(50) Install the valve body (Fig. 46). Verify that
the pin on the manual lever has properly engaged
the TRS selector plate. Tighten the valve body to
transmission case bolts to 12 N·m (105 in.lbs.).
Fig. 46 Install Valve Body Assembly
1 - VALVE BODY TO CASE BOLT (6)
(51) Verify that the primary oil filter seal is prop-
erly installed in the oil pump inlet bore.
(52) Install the primary oil filter and the oil cooler
return filter (Fig. 47). Tighten the screw to hold the
primary oil filter to the valve body to 4.5 N·m (40
in.lbs.). Using Oil Filter Wrench 8321, tighten the
cooler return oil filter to the transmission case to 14
N·m (125 in.lbs.).
Fig. 47 Install Primary Oil and Cooler Filters
1 - PRIMARY OIL FILTER
2 - COOLER RETURN FILTER
3 - COOLER RETURN FILTER BYPASS VALVE
4 - VALVE BODY
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(53) Apply RTV silicone to the oil pan and install
the transmission oil pan. Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m
(105 in.lbs.).
(54) Install the input, output, and line pressure
sensors (Fig. 48). Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (105
in.lbs.).
Fig. 48 Install Input, Output, and Line Pressure
1 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
2 - LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
3 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
(55) Install the manual shift lever from the trans-
mission. Torque the retaining cross-bolt to 16 N·m
(140 in.lbs.).

INSTALLATION

(1) Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats
for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the
hub and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus
cloth if necessary. Verify that the converter hub
o-ring is properly installed and is free of any debris.
The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump
seal at installation.
(2) If a replacement
installed, transfer any components necessary, such as
the manual shift lever and shift cable bracket, from
the original transmission onto the replacement trans-
mission.
(3) Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission
fluid.
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Sensors
transmission is being