Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1095

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MATERIAL: 3/16 INCH STEEL STOCK
Fig. 16 Pump Vent Piug-36RH/46RH
13/32" DRILL 2 HOLES
M A T E R I A L :
3/16 INCH STEEL STOCK K N / a j
Fig. 17 Pump Vent Plug-32RH/42RH
(6) Observe suspected leak areas. Air bubbles ap­
pearing in soapy water solution indicate leak points.
(7) Remove test tools and plugs after test comple­
tion and make necessary repairs. Refer to Converter
Housing Area Leak Correction procedure.
CONVERTER HOUSING AREA LEAK
CORRECTION
(1) Remove transmission and remove torque con­
verter.
(2) Tighten front band adjusting screw until band
is tight around front clutch retainer. This prevents
front clutch from coming out when oil pump is re­
moved.
(3) Remove oil pump and seal. Inspect pump hous­
ing drainback and vent holes for obstructions. Clear
holes with solvent and wire.
COOLER LINE FITTING RY254
Fig. 19 Pressurizing Transmission
(4) Inspect pump bushing and converter hub. If
bushing is scored, replace it. If converter hub is
scored, either polish it with crocus cloth or replace
converter if scoring is severe.
(5) Install new pump seal, O-ring, gasket, and
bushing. Replace oil pump if housing is cracked, po­
rous or damaged in any way.
(6) Remove kickdown lever pin access plug. Apply
Mopar silicone sealer, or Permatex No. 2 to plug
threads and tighten plug to 17 N*m (150 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Adjust front (kickdown) band.
(8) Lubricate pump seal and converter hub with
transmission fluid or petroleum jelly and install con­
verter.
(9) Install transmission.
(10) Install converter housing dust shield
(11) Lower vehicle and refill transmission with
recommended fluid.