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Overhaul - 42RLE: Specifications Dodge Durango II

Automatic Trans 32 illustrations ~698 words

ALL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS ARE PSI (on hoist, with wheels free to turn)

Gear Selector PositionActual GearPRESSURE TAPS
Underdrive ClutchOverdrive ClutchReverse ClutchTorque Converter Clutch OffTorque Converter Clutch On2/4 ClutchLow/ Reverse Clutch
PARK - 0 mph (1)PARK0-20-50-260--11045--1000-2115--145
REVERSE - 0 mph (1)REVERSE0-20-7165--23550--10035--850--2165--235
NEUTRAL - 0 mph (1)NEUTRAL0-20--50--260--11045--1000--2115--145
Low - 20 mph (2)FIRST110--1450--50--260--11045--1000--2115--145
Third - 30 mph (2)SECOND110--1450--50--260--11045--100115--1450--2
Third, - 45 mph (2)DIRECT75--9575--950--260--9045--800--20--2
OD - 30 mph (2)OVERDRIVE0--275--950--260--9045--8075--950--2
OD - 50 mph (2)OVERDRIVE WITH TCC0--275--950--20--560--9575--950--2
(1) Engine Speed at 1500 rpm CAUTION: (2) Both wheels must be turning at same speed.
(1)Engine Speed at 1500 rpm
CAUTION
(2) Both wheels must be turning at same speed.
(2)Both wheels must be turning at same speed.

PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS ARE PSI (ON HOIST, WITH WHEELS FREE TO TURN)

FLUID LEAKAGE - TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING AREA

When diagnosing converter housing fluid leaks, three actions must be taken before repair

  1. Verify proper transmission fluid level.
  2. Verify that the leak originates from the converter housing area and is transmission fluid.
  3. Determine the true source of the leak.

Fluid leakage at or around the torque converter area may originate from an engine oil leak. The area should be examined closely. Factory fill fluid is red and, therefore, can be distinguished from engine oil.

Some suspected converter housing fluid leaks may not be leaks at all. They may only be the result of residual fluid in the converter housing, or excess fluid spilled during factory fill, or fill after repair. Converter housing leaks have several potential sources. Through careful observation, a leak source can be identified before removing the transmission for repair.

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Pump seal leaks tend to move along the drive hub and onto the rear of the converter. Pump o-ring or pump body leaks follow the same path as a seal leak. Pump attaching bolt leaks are generally deposited on the inside of the converter housing and not on the converter itself. Pump seal or gasket leaks usually travel down the inside of the converter housing.

TORQUE CONVERTER LEAKAGE

Possible sources of torque converter leakage are

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Scheme 671: TORQUE CONVERTER LEAKAGE
  1. Torque converter weld leaks at the outside diameter weld.
  2. Torque converter hub weld.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission TypeFour-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled, Fully Adaptive, Electronically Modulated Torque Converter
Lubrication MethodPump (internal - external gear-type)
Cooling MethodWater Heat Exchanger and/or Air-to-Oil Heat Exchanger

SPECIFICATIONS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BEARING PRELOAD (Drag Torque)

DescriptionMetricStandard
Output Shaft0.22-0.903 N.m1-8 in. lbs.

BEARING PRELOAD (DRAG TORQUE)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Bolt, Converter-to-Driveplate8865
Bolt, Fluid Filter-to-Valve Body545
Bolt, L/R Clutch Retainer-to-Case545
Bolt, Adapter/Extension Housing5440
Bolt, Manual Valve Lever-to-Manual Valve545
Bolt, Oil Pan-to-Case2014.5
Bolt, Oil Pump-to-Case30265
Bolt, Park Sprag Retainer4.540
Bolt, Reaction Shaft Support Halves28250
Bolt, Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy-to-Valve Body5.550
Bolt, Valve Body-to-Case12105
Bolt, Valve Body-to-Transfer Plate545
Fitting, Cooler Line47.535
Nut, Output Shaft271200
Plug, Pressure Tap545
Bolt, Input Speed-to-Case Sensor980
Bolt, Output Speed-to-Case Sensor980

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC)

The TCC was installed to improve the efficiency of the torque converter that is lost to the slippage of the fluid coupling. Although the fluid coupling provides smooth, shock-free power transfer, it is natural for all fluid couplings to slip. If the impeller (3) and turbine (5) were mechanically locked together, a zero slippage condition could be obtained. A hydraulic piston (6) with friction material (7) was added to the - turbine assembly (5) to provide this mechanical lock-up.

In order to reduce heat build-up in the transmission and buffer the powertrain against torsional vibrations, the TCM can duty cycle the L/R-CC Solenoid to achieve a smooth application of the torque converter clutch. This function, referred to as Electronically Modulated Converter Clutch (EMCC) can occur at various times depending on the following variables

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Scheme 700: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC)
  1. Shift lever position
  2. Current gear range
  3. Transmission fluid temperature
  4. Engine coolant temperature
  5. Input speed.
  6. Throttle angle
  7. Engine speed

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Scheme 701: OPERATION

The converter impeller (driving member), which is integral to the converter housing and bolted to the engine drive plate, rotates at engine speed. The converter turbine (driven member), which reacts from fluid pressure generated by the impeller, rotates and turns the transmission input shaft.

In a standard torque converter, the impeller and turbine are rotating at about the same speed and the stator is freewheeling, providing no torque multiplication. By applying the turbine's piston and friction material to the front cover, a total converter engagement can be obtained. The result of this engagement is a direct 1:1 mechanical link between the engine and the transmission.

The clutch can be engaged in second, third, and fourth gear ranges depending on overdrive control switch position. the overdrive control switch is in the normal ON position, the clutch will engage after the shift to fourth gear. If the control switch is in the OFF position, the clutch will engage after the shift to third gear.

The TCM controls the torque converter by way of internal logic software. The programming of the software provides the TCM with control over the L/R-CC Solenoid. There are four output logic states that can be applied as follows

  1. No EMCC
  2. Partial EMCC
  3. Full EMCC
  4. Gradual-to-no EMCC