Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1183
(4) Align and install converter in oil pump.
(5) Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then
rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in
pump gears.
(6) Check converter seating with steel scale and
straightedge (Fig. 59). Surface of converter lugs
should be 1/2 in. to rear of straightedge when con-
verter is fully seated.
(7) Temporarily secure converter with wedge tool
or C-clamp.
(8) Position transmission on jack and secure it
with chains.
(9) Check
condition
of
converter
driveplate.
Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged.
Also be sure transmission dowel pins are seated
in engine block and protrude far enough to
held transmission in alignment.
(10) Raise transmission and align converter with
drive plate and converter housing with engine block.
(11) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower
or tilt transmission to align converter housing with
engine block dowels.
(12) Rotate converter so alignment marks scribed
on converter are aligned with mark on driveplate.
(13) Carefully work transmission forward and over
engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in
crankshaft.
(14) Install bolts attaching converter housing to
engine.
(15) Install rear support. Then lower transmission
onto crossmember and install bolts attaching trans-
mission mount to crossmember.
(16) Remove engine support fixture.
(17) Install crankshaft position sensor.
(18) Install vehicle speed sensor and speedometer
adapter.
(19) Install new plastic retainer grommet on any
shift linkage rod or lever that was disconnected.
Grommets should not be reused. Use pry tool to
remove rod from grommet and cut away old grom-
met. Use pliers to snap new grommet into lever and
to snap rod into grommet at assembly.
(20) Connect gearshift and throttle cable to trans-
mission.
(21) Connect wires to park/neutral position switch,
transmission solenoid(s) and oxygen sensor. Be sure
transmission harnesses are properly routed.
CAUTION:
It is essential that correct length bolts
be used to attach the converter to the driveplate.
Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch sur-
face inside the converter. If new bolts are required,
use the bolts specified in the parts catalog only.
(22) Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts.
On models with 10.75 in. converter, tighten bolts to
31 N·m (270 in. lbs.). On models with 12.2 in. con-
verter, tighten bolts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.).
(23) Install converter housing access cover.
(24) Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(25) Connect cooler lines to transmission.
(26) Install transmission fill tube. Install new seal
on tube before installation.
(27) Install exhaust components.
(28) Align and connect propeller shaft.
(29) Adjust gearshift linkage and throttle valve
cable if necessary.
(30) Lower vehicle.
(31) Fill transmission with Mopar ATF Plus, Type
7176 fluid.
TORQUE CONVERTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission and torque converter
from vehicle.
(2) Place a suitable drain pan under the converter
housing end of the transmission.
CAUTION: Verify that transmission is secure on the
lifting device or work surface, the center of gravity
of the transmission will shift when the torque con-
verter is removed creating an unstable condition.
The torque converter is a heavy unit. Use caution
when separating the torque converter from the
transmission.
(3) Pull the torque converter forward until the cen-
ter hub clears the oil pump seal.
(4) Separate the torque converter from the trans-
mission.
Fig. 59 Typical Method Of Checking Converter
Seating
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