Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission 42RLE
Seal-Extension Housing
SEAL-EXTENSION HOUSING
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Mark propeller shaft and axle yoke, or companion flange, for alignment reference.
3. Disconnect and remove propeller shaft.
4. Remove old seal with Seal Remover C-3985-B (1) from overdrive extension housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Place seal in position on overdrive housing.
2. Drive seal into overdrive housing with Seal Installer C-3995-A (1).
3. Carefully guide propeller shaft slip yoke into housing and onto output shaft splines. Align marks made at removal and connect propeller shaft to
rear axle pinion yoke.
Seal-Oil Pump
SEAL-OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
2. Remove the torque converter from the transmission bellhousing.
3. Use special tool C-3981B to remove oil pump seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect oil pump seal seat. Then install seal using special tool C-4193-A.
2. Clean and inspect torque converter hub. If nicks, scratches or hub wear are found, torque converter replacement will be required.
CAUTION: If the torque converter is being replaced, apply a light coating of grease to the crankshaft pilot hole. Also inspect the engine drive
plate for cracks. If any cracks are found replace the drive plate. Do not attempt to repair a cracked drive plate. Always use new torque converter to
drive plate bolts.
3. Apply a light film of transmission oil to the torque converter hub and oil seal lips. Then install torque converter into transmission. Be sure that the
hub lugs mesh with the front pump lugs when installing.
4. Reinstall the transmission into the vehicle.
