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(12) Install shift shaft bushing lock bolt (Fig. 124).
Apply Mopar
t Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to bolt
threads, shank and underside of bolt head before
installation.
CAUTION: If the lock bolt cannot be fully installed,
do not try to force it into place. Either the shift
shaft is not in Neutral, or the shaft bushing (or
lever) is misaligned.
(13) Lubricate
then
install
shift
shaft
detent
plunger in housing bore (Fig. 125). Lubricate plunger
with petroleum jelly or gear lubricant. Be sure
plunger is fully seated in detent notch in shift
shaft.
(14) Install detent spring inside plunger (Fig. 125).
(15) Install detent plug as follows:
(a) Install detent plug in end of Installer 8123.
(b) Position plug on detent spring and compress
spring until detent plug pilots in detent plunger
bore.
(c) Drive detent plug into transmission case
until plug seats.
(16) Install backup light switch (Fig. 126).
(17) Install input shaft snap ring (Fig. 127).
(18) Install new oil seal in front bearing retainer
with Installer Tool 6448 (Fig. 128).
(19) Apply bead of Mopar
t silicone sealer, or
equivalent, to flange surface of front bearing retainer
(Fig. 129).
Fig. 124 Installing Shift Shaft Bushing Lock Bolt
1 – SHIFT SHAFT LOCK BOLT
2 – SHAFT SOCKET
Fig. 125 Installing Shift Shaft Detent Plunger,
Spring, and Plug
1 – FRONT HOUSING
2 – PLUG
3 – SPRING
4 – PLUNGER
Fig. 126 Installing Backup Light Switch
1 – BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH
Fig. 127 Installing Input Shaft Snap Ring—Typical
1 – INPUT SHAFT SNAP RING
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