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INTRODUCTION
CHRYSLER 42LE (A-606)
The 42LE four speed transaxle has many similarities to the A-604. Both these units are fully computer
controlled. The 42LE is mounted in the same fashion as the rear drive transmissions. That is NORTH-
‘SOUTH(longitudinally, whereas the A-604 is transverse mounted. Since the front axle of the vehicle passes
through the bel! housing the pump support shaft and the turbine shaft are longer. This unit is unique it that
it has two sumps. One for the transmission fluid and the other for the differential fluid. The transmission
valve body, PRNDL AND NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHES, are mounted inside the transmission case.
‘There is a chain drive from the out-put shaft to the pinion shaft in a similar manner as we have seen on other
units. We thank Chrysler Corporation for the information and illustrations that have made this booklet
possible.
| This information and part numbers contained in this booklet
have been carefully compiled from industry sources known
for their reliability, but ATSG does not guarantee the accuracy.
ROBERT D. CHERRNAY DALE ENGLAND
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FIELD SERVICE CONSULTANT
FRANK MIETUS WAYNE COLONNA
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
ED KRUSE PETE LUBIN
LAYOUT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP
9200 S. DADELAND BLVD.
SUITE 720
MIAMI, FL 33156
(305) 670-41614 ATSG Technical Service Information>
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Identification-Operation 4
Basic Checks.......-+- u
Stub Shaft Seal Replacement...... 20
Valve Body Removal. 22
Trans-Axle Removal. pee 20)
Trans-Axle Teardown.. os
Bearing Pre-load.
Clutch Clearance.....+
Drum Assembly. .
Input Shaft End Play......seeeee
Transfer Chain....sssesesereaeeeerees + 62
Rear Housing Teardown........s++se++ - 64
Differential Checks... pe et 70
On Board Diagnosis.
Hydraulic Flow Chart.
Specifications...
Automatic Transmission Service Group
9200 South Dadeland Blvd.
Suite 720
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 670-4161