2002 Chrysler Neon LE, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Valve Body: Assembly

NOTE: If valve body assembly is reconditioned, the TCM Quick Learn Procedure must be performed. Refer to DIAGNOSIS - 41TE article.
  1. Install valves and springs as shown in (Figure).
  2. Install regulator valve spring retainer. (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Installing Regulator Valve Spring Retainer Using Tool 6302
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  3. Install dual retainer plate using Tool 6301. (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Installing Dual Retainer Plate Using Tool 6301
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  4. Verify that all retainers are installed as shown in (Fig 3). Retainers should be flush or below valve body surface.
    Fig 3: Identifying Valve Retainer Location
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  5. Install check balls into position as shown in (Fig 4). If necessary, secure them with petrolatum or transmission assembly gel for assembly ease.
    Fig 4: Identifying Check Ball Locations
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  6. Install thermal valve into transfer plate. (Fig 5).
    Fig 5: Installing Thermal Valve
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  7. Install separator plate to valve body. (Fig 6).
    Fig 6: Installing Separator Plate
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  8. Install the overdrive clutch (#5) check valve to separator plate. (Fig 7).
    Fig 7: Installing Overdrive Clutch (#5) Check Valve
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  9. Install oil screen to separator plate. (Fig 8).
    Fig 8: Installing Oil Screen
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  10. Install transfer plate to valve body and separator plate. Make sure oil screen and #5 check valve do not bind. (Fig 9).
    Fig 9: Installing Transfer Plate
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  11. Install twenty-four transfer plate to valve body screws and torque to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.). (Fig 10).
    Fig 10: Installing Valve Body To Transfer Plate Screws
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  12. Install 2/4 Accumulator components as shown in (Fig 11).
    Fig 11: Installing 2/4 Accumulator Assembly Components
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  13. Torque 2/4 accumulator retainer to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.). (Fig 12).
    Fig 12: Installing 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate
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  14. Install manual shaft/rooster comb and transmission range sensor. (Fig 13).
    Fig 13: Installing Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb & Transmission Range Sensor
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  15. Make sure manual valve control pin is contained within the rooster comb slot. (Fig 14). Install Transmission Range Sensor retaining screw and torque to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
    Fig 14: Installing Transmission Range Sensor Retaining Screw
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  16. Install manual shaft seal. (Fig 15).
    Fig 15: Installing Manual Shaft Seal
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