Chrysler A-833 Transmissions

How to Rebuild and Modify

Chapter 1: History of the A-833 
 
A-833 Design and Component Changes 
 
 
 
Chapter 2: Function of the A-833 
 
Power Flow and Layout 
 
Malfunctions and Fixes 
 
 
 
Chapter 3: A-833 Identification 
 
Main Case Casting Numbers 
 
Tailhousing Casting Numbers 
 
A-Body Tailhousings 
 
B-Body Tailhousings 
 
C-Body Tailhousings 

E-Body Tailhousings 
 
VIN Pads, An Explanation 
 
Sidecovers 
 
Mainshafts 
 
Fasteners 
 
 
 
Chapter 4: Rebuilding the A-833 
 
Work Area 
 
Tools 
 
Preparing for Disassembly 
 
Sidecover Disassembly 
 
Tailhousing and Mainshaft Disassembly 
 
Speedometer Gear Housing and Tailhousing Removal 
 
Main Case Disassembly 
 
Cleaning 
 
Inspecting the Transmission 
 
Reassembly Preparation 
 
Input Shaft Assembly 
 
Cluster Gear Assembly 
 
Mainshaft Assembly 
 
Tailhousing Assembly 
 
Sidecover Assembly 
 
Non-Overdrive Transmission Assembly 
 
Overdrive Transmission Assembly 
 
Reverse Detent Housing and Reverse Switch Installation 
 
Front Bearing Retainer Installation 
 
Installing the Sidecover  
 
Rear Seal Installation 
 
Speedometer Gear Installation 
 
 
 
Chapter 5: Performance Upgrades 
 
Main Cases 
 
Tailhousings 
 
Sidecovers
 
Gears
 
Synchronizers
 
 
 
Chapter 6: Shifters 
 
1964 and 1965 
 
1966 to Mid-1968 Inland Tool and Machine Shifter 
 
Mid-1968–1969 
 
1970 
 
1971 
 
1972–1974 
 
1975–1980 
 
Dodge Trucks and Vans 
 
Shifter Linkage 
 

 
Chapter 7: Bellhousings
 
Small-Block 
 
Big-Block