General Information; Special Additives; Transaxle Identification Information - Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

NV T350 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
NOTE: Safety goggles should be worn at all times
when working on these transaxles.
This five speed is a constant-mesh manual tran-
saxle. All gear ranges, except reverse, are synchro-
nized. The reverse gear utilizes a brake and blocking
ring for shifting ease. The reverse idler gear is sup- GEARSHIFT CLUTCH CABLES CABLE
ported on a sliding spindle idler shaft. The transaxle
case is aluminum with a steel end–plate bearing
cover. It is housed in a die-cast aluminum case fea-
turing a two–piece, middle split design (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 External Transaxle Components
The NV T350 (A-578) transaxle internal compo-
nents can be serviced only by separating the gear
case from the bellhousing case.
CAUTION: The transaxle output shaft is serviced as
a unit. No disassembly and reassembly is possible.
Damage to the transaxle may result.

TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

The transaxle model, assembly number, and build
date are on a metal I.D. tag that is attached to the
end cover of the transaxle (Fig. 2). This information
is also shown on a bar code label that is attached to
the front of the transaxle (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Transaxles use various final drive gear
ratios in different vehicle applications. Therefore, it
is necessary that the correct transaxle assembly
number is used when ordering service parts.
The last eight digits of the Vehicle Identification
Number (V.I.N.) are stamped on the case, below the
back–up lamp switch.
REVERSE SHIFTLEVER CROSSOVER LEVER SWITCH LAMP
Fig. 2 Metal I.D. Tag
Fig. 3 Bar Code Label
NOTE: There are four different versions of this
transaxle. There are
between the models. Refer to the identification tag
on the transaxle to determine which transaxle the
vehicle is equipped with.
SELECTION OF LUBRICANT
NV T350 (A-578) transaxles use Mopar Type M.S.
9417 Manual Transaxle Fluid. Hypoid gear lube,
engine oil, and/or automatic transmission fluid
should not be used in this transaxle. Hard shift-
ing effort, bearing, gear, and/or synchronizer failure
may occur if incorrect fluid is used.

SPECIAL ADDITIVES

The addition of any fluids to the transaxle, other
than the fluid listed above, is not recommended. An
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to
aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission
sealers should be avoided, since they may adversely
affect seals.
BAR LABEL CODE
no external differences
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