Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1512

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
DISASSEMBLY
Fig. 46 Transaxle Oil Pan Bolts
Remove all old sealant before applying new seal-
ant.
Use only Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant or equiv-
alent when installing oil pan.
Put sealant on the oil pan flange (Fig. 47) and on
all oil pan bolts (underside of bolt head).
Fig. 47 Transaxle Oil Pan
Remove neutral starting and back-up lamp switch.
Measuring input shaft end play before disassembly
will usually indicate if a thrust washer change is
required. The thrust washer is located between input
and output shafts.
Attach a dial indicator to transaxle bell housing
with its plunger seated against end of input shaft
(Fig. 54).
Move input shaft in and out to obtain end play
reading. End play specifications are 0.19 to 1.50 mm
(0.008 to 0.060 inch).
Record indicator reading for reference when reas-
sembling the transaxle.
DRIVER HAN- SCREW- OIL VAVLE BODY GASKET TER FIL- DLE OIL FILTER
Fig. 48 Oil Filter Screws
Fig. 49 Oil Filter
Fig. 50 Remove Parking Rod E-Clip
CAUTION: The input shaft for torque converter
without a clutch has two seal rings. The input shaft
for torque converter with a clutch has three seal
rings.
SPECIAL VALVE BODY L-4553 TOOL PARKING ROD OIL SCREWDRIVER SCREWS (2) "E" CLIP
TRANSAXLE 21 - 69
FILTER