Transmission rebuild out on the ground

This is just one example of a clutch pack that has to be build and air tested.

Roy

NOTE: The 42RE transmission uses four plates and discs for the front clutch. The 44RE transmission uses five plates and discs for the front clutch. The front clutch retainer is not interchangeable between the 42/44RE transmissions.

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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove waved snap ring and remove pressure plate, clutch plates and clutch discs.

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2. Compress clutch piston spring with Compressor Tool C-3575-A, or equivalent. Be sure legs of tool are seated squarely on spring retainer before compressing spring.
3. Remove retainer snap ring and remove compressor tool.
4. Remove spring retainer and clutch spring. Note position of retainer on spring for assembly reference.
5. Remove clutch piston from clutch retainer. Remove piston by rotating it up and out of retainer.
6. Remove seals from clutch piston and clutch retainer hub. Discard both seals as they are not reusable.

ASSEMBLY
1. Soak clutch discs in transmission fluid while assembling other clutch parts.
2. Install new seals on piston and in hub of retainer. Be sure lip of each seal faces interior of clutch retainer.
3. Lubricate lips of piston and retainer seals with liberal quantity of MOPAR Door Ease. Then lubricate retainer hub, bore and piston with light coat of transmission fluid.

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4. Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting motion to seat piston in bottom of retainer.

CAUTION: Never push the clutch piston straight in. This will fold the seals over causing leakage and clutch slip.

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5. Position spring in clutch piston.

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6. Position spring retainer on top of piston spring. Make sure retainer is properly installed. Small raised tabs should be facing upward. Semicircular lugs on underside of retainer are for positioning retainer in spring.
7. Compress piston spring and retainer with Compressor Tool C-3575-A, or equivalent. Then install new snap ring to secure spring retainer and spring.
8. Install clutch plates and discs. Install steel plate then disc until all plates and discs are installed. The front clutch uses 4 clutch discs and plates.
9. Install pressure plate and waved snap ring. Front clutch clearance should be 1.70 to 3.40 mm (0.067 to 0.134 inch). If clearance is incorrect, clutch discs, plates, pressure plates and snap ring may have to be changed.

Are they charging you $2,200.00 to bench it without installing it?

That is very expensive.

Roy

The $2,200.00 with a converter and installed is in line.

If you present the transmission out of the car, $950.00 with a converter is in the ball park.

Roy

Check with a shop that does transmissions. The majors will get big bucks. I am all about supporting small business.

Roy

Got it, but yours is not a race car, LOL. See if he will help you out and lower the price.

Roy

With him rebuilding your engine, he should help you out. Do not be afraid to go somewhere else.

Roy

That is case damage. You cannot repair that part. You will never get back the strength back on the part.

That, I believe is the mounting for the starter.

That breaks when the starter kicks back and all the torque breaks it off.

Roy

I would check with the dealer. They will sell you a new remand with a warranty. The only thing is that you will have to pay the core value.

Roy

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy