Chrysler A606 (42LE) gearbox, repair e-manual
About the manual
Transmission type: Chrysler A606 (42LE)
In the manual you will find
- Step-by-step guide to repair various components and assemblies
- Self-care and maintenance instructions
- Gearbox design and prevention information
- Information for a trip to the service station, if self-repair is not possible
About the manual
Transmission type: Chrysler A606 (42LE)
In the manual you will find
- Step-by-step guide to repair various components and assemblies
- Self-care and maintenance instructions
- Gearbox design and prevention information
- Information for a trip to the service station, if self-repair is not possible
Content
Description and operation
- 42LE transaxle
- Fluid requirement
- Torque converter
- Oil pump
- Valve body
- Accumulators
- Input clutches
- Holding clutches
- Planetary geartrain
- Differential
- Transmission control module
- Transmission control relay
- Solenoid / pressure switch assembly
- Transmission range sensor
- Shift position indicator
- Input speed sensor
- Output speed sensor
- Brake transmission shift interlock system (floor shift)
- Brake transmission shift interlock system (column shift)
- Autostick
Diagnosis and testing
- 42LE general diagnosis
- Road test
- Hydraulic pressure tests
- Clutch air pressure tests
- Fluid leakage
- Fluid leakage-torque converter housing area
- Brake / transmission shift interlock system (column shift)
- Brake / transmission shift interlock system (floor shift)
- Shift position indicator
- Autostick
Service procedures
- Fluid level and condition check
- Fluid and filter service—transmission
- Fluid drain and refill-differential sump
- Aluminum thread repair
- Flushing coolers and tubes
- Oil pump volume check
- Transaxle quick learn procedure
- Pinion factor procedure
Removal and installation
- Gearshift cable–column shift
- Gearshift cable–floor shift
- Floor shifter
- Interlock cassette
- Brake / transmission shift interlock solenoid (column)
- Brake / transmission shift interlock cable (floor)
- Transmission range sensor
- Input speed sensor
- Output speed sensor.
- Transmission control module
- Transmission control relay
- Solenoid / pressure switch assembly
- Valve body
- Transaxle
- Oil pump seal replacement
- Transfer shaft seal replacement
- Long stub shaft seal replacement
- Short stub shaft seal replacement
Disassembly and assembly
- Valve body
- Transaxle — disassembly
- Oil pump
- Input clutch assembly
- Transaxle — assembly
- Differential recondition
Cleaning and inspection
- Transfer chains length measurement
Adjustments
- Gearshift cable–column shift
- Gearshift cable–floor shift
- Brake / transmission shift interlock (floor)
- Autostick
- Bearing adjustment procedures
- Master shim chart
- Drive sprocket height adjustment procedure
Schematics and diagrams
- 42LE transaxle hydraulic schematics
Specifications
- 42LE automatic transaxle
- 42LE transaxle torque specifications
Special tools
- 42LE automatic transaxle