T355 Manual Transaxle: Notes

Fig 1: BENCH FIXTURE T355

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The T355 transaxle internal components can be serviced only by separating the gear case from the bellhousing case.

CAUTION: The transaxle output shaft is serviced as a unit. No disassembly and reassembly is possible. Damage to the transaxle may result.

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.

NOTE: Some of the assembly adaptors are different part numbers form the disassembly adaptors.

Load bench fixture (4) with adaptors 9761-1 (1), 9761-2 (3), 9761-3 (2), 9761-4 (5) and 9761-5 (6).

Fig 2: SHIFT RAIL ASSY
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Install the output (1) and input (2) shafts onto bench fixture 6785.
Install shift blocker assemblies, fork assemblies and detent assemblies all as one.
NOTE: Adaptor 9761-1 will slide shift blocker assembly and all the shift fork into the input and output shafts.
Align all shift forks and slide into place.

Fig 3: SHIFT SHAFT ASSY
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Install reverse brake blocking ring (2).
Install reverse brake friction cone (1).

Fig 4: TRANSAXLE ON FIXTURE T355
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NOTE: One detent assembly bolt may need to be installed to align assembly.

NOTE: Insure that the select link is installed properly also insure that the blocker assembly catches the crossover ball stud (this can be checked by using a mirror).
Install gearcase half (1) over bench fixture (2). Line up shift finger over 3-4 lug.
Line up reverse brake friction cone lugs to the slots in the gear case. Verify reverse brake shim is in position.

Fig 5: Installing Input & Output Bearings
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1 - INPUT AND OUTPUT BEARINGS

2 - SEAL INSTALLER 4992-1
Position input and output bearings (1) on the shafts. Using Seal Installer C-4992-1 (2), install input and output shaft bearings (1) until they bottom into the case and against the shafts. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Snap Rings Retaining Bearings
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1 - SNAP RING PLIERS

2 - SNAP RINGS
Install new snap rings (2) at input and output bearings.

Fig 7: END COVER AND SHAFT BOLTS
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Apply MOPAR® RTV sealant to end cover outer edge and around bolt holes. Install end cover onto gear case. Tighten end cover bolts to 25 N.m (225 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Install new O-rings on shift blocker assembly bolts.
Install the three detent assembly bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (225 in. lbs.).

Fig 8: Reverse Idler Gear & Spacer
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1 - SPACER

2 - REVERSE IDLER GEAR
Remove gear case from bench fixture.
Install gear case in a holding fixture with end cover facing down.
Turn selector link into slot on blocker assembly.
Push selector link spacer clip onto selector shaft.
Install reverse idler gear (2) and spacer (1).

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Reverse Idler Shaft
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1 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT

2 - SPACER

Install reverse idler shaft (1). See Fig 9.

Fig 10: Locating Reverse Idler Shaft & Bolt

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1 - CASE

2 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT

3 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT BOLT

Install bolt into reverse idler shaft (2) and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.). See Fig 10.

Fig 11: Removing Reverse Fork Bracket & Cam Blockout Assembly

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1 - REVERSE FORK BRACKET

2 - REVERSE CAM BLOCKOUT

3 - SHIFT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

Install fifth and reverse blocker (2).
Insure reverse shift linkage is properly aligned in the reverse fork.
Install reverse fork bracket (1).

Fig 12: Locating Screws Retaining Reverse Fork Bracket
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1 - SCREWS (2)

2 - REVERSE FORK BRACKET
Tighten reverse fork bracket (1) screws to 11 N.m (96 in. lbs.). See Fig 12.

Fig 13: LINKAGE TIE BAR
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Install the linkage tie bar (1).

Fig 14: LINKAGE TIE BAR CLIPS
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Install the linkage tie bar clips (1).

Fig 15: Removing/Installing Differential

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1 - INPUT SHAFT

2 - OUTPUT SHAFT

3 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

4 - GEARTRAIN HOUSING

Install differential (3) into gear case (4). See Fig 15.