2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case

SEAL, Fill Tube

REMOVAL

REMOVAL


1 - WATER SHIELD

2 - WATER SHIELD BOLTS

  1. Lift and support the vehicle.

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  2. Remove water shield bolts and water shield (if equipped).

    TYPICAL FILL TUBE BOLTS

    1 - FILL TUBE

    2 - FILL TUBE BOLTS

    3 - FILL TUBE SEAL


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  3. Remove the transmission fill tube bolts (2) .

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  4. Lift the transmission fill tube out of the transmission case.

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  5. Using a small pry tool remove the transmission fill tube seal.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Special Tools: Click to display a list of tools used in this procedure

  1. Pierce the new transmission fill tube seal along the molded “Y” from the outside.

    1 - SEAL INSTALLER DISC 9902

    2 - “C” CLAMP

    3 - SHIM STOCK



    NOTE:

    If the new fill tube seal can not be fully installed into the transmission case fill tube bore by hand, a “C” clamp must be used.

    CAUTION:

    Do not over tighten the “C” clamp during fill tube oil seal installation. Transmission oil pan damage or bending may occur.


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  2. Lubricate the new transmission fill tube seal with MOPAR® ATF+4 ATF and install the new fill tube seal into the transmission case fill tube bore.

    1. Position seal installer disc 9902 (1) between the “C” clamp (2) and the new transmission fill tube seal

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    2. Position a shim stock (3) between the “C” clamp (2) and the edge of the transmission oil pan.

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    3. Lightly tighten the “C” clamp until the fill tube seal is fully installed into the transmission case fill tube bore.

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  3. Clean and lubricate the end of the transmission fill tube with MOPAR® ATF+4 ATF and install the fill tube into the transmission case fill tube bore.

    TYPICAL FILL TUBE BOLTS

    1 - FILL TUBE

    2 - FILL TUBE BOLTS

    3 - FILL TUBE SEAL


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  4. Loosely install the fill tube bolts (2) .

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  5. Tighten the upper fill tube bolt to 39 N·m (29 ft.lbs.).

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  6. Tighten the lower fill tube bolt to 12 N·m (105 in.lbs.).

    1 - WATER SHIELD

    2 - WATER SHIELD BOLTS


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  7. Install the water shield (1) and water shield bolts (2) (if equipped).

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  8. Tighten the water shield bolts to 12 N·m (9 ft.lbs).

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  9. Lower vehicle to check and fill transmission as necessary.

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