Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual — part 77

CAUTION: The exhaust flex joint must be discon-
nected from the exhaust manifold anytime the
engine is lowered. If the engine is lowered while the
flex pipe is attached, damage will occur.

(12) Remove bolts securing exhaust flex joint to

exhaust manifold. Disconnect exhaust pipe from
manifold.

(13) Remove remaining left upper mount bolts

(Fig. 97).

(14) Remove engine oil filter.
(15) Remove starter and wiring (Fig. 98).
(16) Remove front motor mount bracket.

(17) Remove rear mount bracket through-bolt.
(18) Remove center member bolts.
(19) Remove rear mount bracket bolts, and remove

rear mount bracket.

(20) Remove radiator lower crossmember.
(21) Remove lateral bending strut brackets (front

and rear).

(22) Remove flex plate cover.
(23) Rotate engine clockwise to line up converter

bolts (Fig. 99). Remove converter bolts (Fig. 100).
Mark converter for reassembly ease.

Fig. 96 Lower Splash Shields

1 – SPLASH SHIELD

Fig. 97 Left Mount Bolts

1 – UPPER TRANSAXLE MOUNT

Fig. 98 Starter

1 – STARTER

Fig. 99 Rotate Engine Clockwise

1 – TURN CLOCKWISE
2 – LOWER ENGINE PULLEY

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(24) Remove crank position sensor (if equipped).
(25) Remove transaxle wiring.
(26) Loosen right side steering gear bolts. Loosen

right side K-frame bolts.

(27) Remove left side steering gear bolts. Remove

left side K-frame bolts (Fig. 101).

(28) Remove sway bar mounts (Fig. 102).
(29) Position transmission jack under transaxle

and support with safety chain (Fig. 103).

(30) Remove upper and lower transaxle bell hous-

ing bolts.

(31) Move K-frame rearward and carefully lower

the transaxle assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) For installation of transaxle, reverse the above

procedure.

(2) Check and/or adjust gear shift cable.
(3) Refill transaxle with Mopar

t ATF+4 (Automat-

ic Transmission Fluid–Type 9602)

Fig. 100 Converter Bolts

1 – DRIVE PLATE
2 – DRIVE PLATE BOLT

Fig. 101 Steering Gear and K-frame Bolts

1 – K-FRAME MOUNT
2 – STEERING RACK MOUNT

Fig. 102 Sway Bar Mounts

1 – SWAY BAR MOUNT

Fig. 103 Transmission Jack

1 – TRANSAXLE
2 – TRANSMISSION JACK

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OIL PUMP SEAL

REMOVAL

INSTALLATION

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

VALVE BODY

DISASSEMBLY

(1) Remove manual shaft seal (Fig. 106).
(2) Remove Transmission Range Sensor retaining

screw (Fig. 107).

(3) Remove

Manual

Shaft/Rooster

Comb

and

Transmission Range Sensor (Fig. 108).

(4) Remove 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate (Fig.

109).

Fig. 104 Remove Oil Pump Seal

1 – TOOL C-3981–B
2 – OIL PUMP SEAL

Fig. 105 Install Oil Pump Seal

1 – TOOL C-4193
2 – HANDLE TOOL C-4171

Fig. 106 Manual Shaft Seal

1 – SEAL
2 – MANUAL SHAFT

Fig. 107 Remove Transmission Range Sensor

Retaining Screw

1 – TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
2 – MANUAL VALVE CONTROL PIN
3 – RETAINING SCREW

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(5) Remove 2/4 Accumulator components as shown

in (Fig. 110).

(6) Remove Valve Body to Transfer Plate screws

(Fig. 111).

Fig. 108 Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb and

Transmission Range Sensor

1 – TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
2 – MANUAL SHAFT
3 – ROOSTER COMB

Fig. 109 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate

1 – 2–4 ACCUMULATOR RETAINING PLATE
2 – DETENT SPRING

Fig. 110 2/4 Accumulator Assembly

1 – VALVE BODY
2 – RETAINER PLATE
3 – DETENT SPRING
4 – SPRINGS
5 – SEALS
6 – PISTON

Fig. 111 Remove Valve Body to Transfer Plate

Screws

1 – SCREW (24)
2 – TRANSFER PLATE
3 – VALVE BODY

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