Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1501

FROM COOLER TO COOLER
21 - 58 TRANSAXLE
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 6 Cooler Line Location
(5) If at any stage of the cleaning process, the
cooler does not freely pass fluid, the cooler must be
replaced.
OIL COOLER FLOW CHECK
After the new or repaired transmission has been
installed and filled, the oil cooler flow should be
checked using the following procedure:
(1) Disconnect the From Cooler line at the trans-
mission and place a collecting container under the
disconnected line.
(2) Run the engine at curb idle speed, with the
shift selector in NEUTRAL.
(3) If the fluid flow is intermittent or takes more
than 20 seconds to collect one quart, the cooler
should be replaced.
CAUTION: With the fluid set at the proper level,
fluid collection should not exceed (1) quart, or inter-
nal damage to the transmission may occur.
(4) If flow is found to be within acceptable limits,
reconnect the cooler line. Then fill transaxle to the
proper level, using the approved type of automatic
transmission fluid.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GEARSHIFT CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both battery cables.
(2) Pull up and remove the power distribution cen-
ter.
(3) Remove the battery thermoguard.
(4) Remove the battery and battery holddown from
the battery tray.
(5) Remove the battery tray and cruise control
servo (if equipped).
(6) Remove the screw from the cable bracket at the
transaxle (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Gearshift Cable
(7) Squeeze the three metal tabs in and remove
the cable from the bracket. SET SCREW
(8) Remove the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body.
(9) Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Gearshift Handle
(10) Remove gearshift indicator lamp at shifter
bezel.
(11) Remove the screws retaining the shifter bezel
(Fig. 9).
(12) Using a flat–blade pry tool, remove the shifter
cable core end from the shift lever pin (Fig. 10).
(13) Using a small screwdriver, pry the cable con-
duit end tabs away from the shifter mechanism. Pull
up on the conduit end and slide the end out of the
gearshift mechanism.
(14) Remove the three nuts retaining the shift
cable grommet plate to the floor pan (Fig. 11).
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