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IDENTIFICATION - OPERATION...........................................................................................................................

BASIC CHECKS.........................................................................................................................................................

STUB SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT.....................................................................................................................

VALVE BODY REMOVAL.........................................................................................................................................

TRANSAXLE REMOVAL..........................................................................................................................................

TRANSAXLE TEARDOWN.......................................................................................................................................

BEARING PRELOAD................................................................................................................................................

CLUTCH CLEARENCE............................................................................................................................................

DRUM ASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................................................

INPUT SHAFT END PLAY.......................................................................................................................................

TRANSFER CHAIN...................................................................................................................................................

REAR HOUSING TEARDOWN................................................................................................................................

DIFFERENTIAL CHECKS.......................................................................................................................................

ONBOARD DIAGNOSIS...........................................................................................................................................

POWER FLOW CHART.............................................................................................................................................

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP18639 S.W. 107 AVENUEMIAMI, FLORIDA 33157

(305) 670-4161

INTRODUCTIONCHRYSLER A-606 (42LE)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP18639 SW 107TH AVENUEMIAMI, FLORIDA 33157

(305) 670-4161

DALE ENGLANDFIELD SERVICE CONSULTANT

ED KRUSETECHNICAL CONSULTANT

WAYNE COLONNATECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

PETER LUBANTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

JIM DIALTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

GREGORY LIPNICKTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

JERRY GOTTTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

JON GLATSTEINTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

DAVID CHALKERTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

MIKE SOUZATECHNICAL CONSULTANT

GERALD CAMPBELLTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

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The information and part numbers contained in this booklet havebeen carefully compiled from industry sources known for their

reliability, but ATSG does not guarantee its accuracy.

Copyright © ATSG 1993

UpdatedMarch, 2003

The 42LE four speed transaxle has many similarities to the A-604. Both units are fully electronic controlled. The 42LE is mounted in the vehicle in the same fashion as rear drive transmissions. That is Longitudinally, whereas the A-604 is transverse mounted. Since the front axle of the vehicle passes through the bell housing, the pump support (stator) shaft and the turbine shaft are longer than the A604. This unit is unique in that it has two sumps, one for the transmission fluid and one for the differential fluid. The PRNDL and Neutral Safety Switches are mounted on the valve body inside the transaxle case. There is a chain drive from the output shaft to the pinion shaft in a similar manner that we have seen on other transaxles. We wish to thank Chrysler Corporation for the information and illustrations that have made this booklet possible.

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ROLAND ALVAREZTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

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Technical Service Information

Refer to Page 104 In This BookletFor "Updated" Checkball Locations

REQUIRES "FOUR" CHECKBALLS IN THE LOCATIONS SHOWN ABOVE.

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REQUIRES "FIVE" CHECKBALLS IN THE LOCATIONS SHOWN ABOVE.

CHRYSLER 42LE (A606)1993 AND 1994 ONLY

CHRYSLER 42LE (A606)1995 TO CURRENT

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP

Technical Service Information