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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983CHALLENGER STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEREMOVAL - CHAMP
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger Standard
Removal - Champ
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger StandardSECTION Removal - Champ
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Disconnect throttle cable at carburetor and manual control cable at transaxle. Remove inhibitor switch connector, cooler hoses and the 4 top engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts.
- Raise vehicle and remove front wheels. Remove under cover and drain transaxle fluid. Remove strut and stabilizer bars from lower control arm. Remove both drive shafts from transaxle case. Remove starter and disconnect speedometer cable from transaxle.
- Remove converter housing. Remove the 3 special bolts attaching convertor to drive plate. Make sure torque convetor is loose from engine and will come out with transmission.
- Install an engine support. Place transmission jack under transaxle assembly. Remove remaining bolts holding engine-to-transaxle assembly. Remove transaxle mounting bolts. Lower transaxle assembly (with torque convertor) out of vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.