T350 Manual Transaxle: Assembly: Notes

The NV T350 (A-578) transaxle internal components can be serviced only by separating the gear case from the bellhousing case.

The sealant used to seal the transaxle case halves is Mopar® Gasket Maker, Loctite® 518, or equivalent. The sealant used for the bearing end plate cover is Mopar® RTV.

1. Verify bench fixture shims are removed from bench fixture. Install output and input shafts into bench fixture (Miller tool #6785). (Fig 1).
   Fig 1: Using Bench Fixture

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2. Install shift rails and forks into bench fixture. (Fig 2).
   Fig 2: Installing Shift Rails & Forks

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3. Install shift blocker assembly into bench fixture. (Fig 3).
   Fig 3: Installing Shift Blocker Assembly

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4. Install reverse brake race onto input shaft. (Fig 4).
   Fig 4: Installing Reverse Brake Race

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5. Install reverse brake needle bearing. (Fig 5).
   Fig 5: Installing Reverse Brake Needle Bearing

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6. Install reverse brake blocking ring. (Fig 6).
   Fig 6: Installing Reverse Brake Blocking Ring

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7. Install reverse brake friction cone. (Fig 7).
   Fig 7: Installing Reverse Brake Friction Cone

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8. Install reverse brake shim. (Fig 8). Apply petroleum jelly to shim to hold in place.
   Fig 8: Installing Reverse Brake Shim

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9. Install gear case half over bench fixture. (Fig 9). Line up shift finger over 3-4 lug.
   Fig 9: Installing Gear Case Half

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10. Line up reverse brake friction cone lugs to the slots in the gear case. (Fig 10). Verify reverse brake shim is in position.
    Fig 10: Installing Friction Cone Lugs

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11. Position input and output bearings on the shafts. Using Miller tool C-4992-1, press on input and output shaft bearings until they bottom into the case and against the shafts. (Fig 11).
    Fig 11: Installing Input & Output Bearings

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12. Install shaft snap rings at input and output bearings. (Fig 12).
    Fig 12: Installing Shaft Snap Rings

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13. Apply Mopar® RTV sealant to end cover outer edge and around bolt holes. Install end cover onto gear case. Tighten end cover bolts to 29 N.m (21 ft. lbs.). (Fig 13).
    Fig 13: Tightening Transaxle Case End Cover

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14. Remove gear case from bench fixture.
15. Install gear case in a holding fixture with end cover facing down.
16. Turn selector shaft into slot on blocker assembly. (Fig 14).
    Fig 14: Installing Selector Shaft

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17. Push selector shaft spacer clip onto selector shaft. Install shift levers.
18. Install reverse idler gear and spacer as shown in (Fig 15).
    Fig 15: Installing Reverse Idler Gear & Spacer

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19. Install reverse idler shaft. (Fig 16).
    Fig 16: Installing Reverse Idler Shaft

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20. Install bolt into shaft and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.). (Fig 17).
    Fig 17: Installing Reverse Idler Shaft Bolt

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21. Install reverse fork bracket and reverse lockout. Tighten screws to 11 N.m (96 in. lbs.). (Fig 18 and Fig 19 ).
    Fig 18: Installing Reverse Fork Bracket

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    Fig 19: Installing Reverse Fork Bracket Screws

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22. Install differential into gear case. (Fig 20).
    Fig 20: Identifying Differential Assembly

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