Automatic Transmission Servicing: Other Dodge Ram Van B3500

Transfer Case

Check transfer case fluid level when performing other underhood services. Under normal service conditions or severe service conditions change transfer case fluid at specified interval. See TRANSFER CASE SERVICING INTERVALS table. Severe service conditions are conditions such as long periods of engine idling, trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.

TRANSFER CASE SERVICING INTERVALS

Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter (Ram Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)

Check PTO adapter fluid level when performing other underhood services. Service interval is not available from manufacturer.

1. Drive vehicle until engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature. Park vehicle on level surface. Apply parking brake.
2. With engine idling, move shift lever through all gear ranges, ending in Neutral. Check fluid level. Fluid level should be at the MAX arrow mark area on dipstick with transmission fluid temperature at 180°F (82°C). Add appropriate type of transmission fluid if necessary. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-1907-S12441340712000031500000) . DO NOT overfill transmission.

Park vehicle on level surface. Remove transfer case fill plug from rear of transfer case. Fluid level should even with bottom of transfer case fill plug hole on rear of transfer case. Add appropriate type of transfer case fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . Install and tighten transfer case fill plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Park vehicle on level surface. Remove fill plug from rear of PTO adapter. (Scheme 3) Fluid level should even with bottom of fill plug hole on rear of PTO adapter. Add appropriate type of fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. Install and tighten fill plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 3

Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176. Manufacturer does not recommend using additives with transmission fluid.

Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.

Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.

1. Ensure vehicle is parked on level surface. Remove transfer case drain plug. Transfer case drain plug is located on rear of transfer case at driver's side corner of transfer case. Allow fluid to drain from transfer case.
2. Reinstall transfer case drain plug. Tighten transfer case drain plug to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000) . Remove transfer case fill plug from rear of transfer case. Transfer case fill plug is located on rear of transfer case, just below identification tag.
3. Fill transfer case with appropriate type of transfer case fluid until fluid level is even with bottom of fill plug hole on transfer case. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-1907-S12441340712000031500000) . Install and tighten transfer case fill plug to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000) .

1. Ensure vehicle is parked on level surface. Remove drain plug from rear of PTO adapter. (Scheme 3) Allow fluid to drain from PTO adapter.
2. Reinstall drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000). Remove fill plug from rear of PTO adapter. (Scheme 3)
3. Fill PTO adapter with appropriate type of fluid until fluid level is even with bottom of fill plug hole on PTO adapter. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-1907-S12441340712000031500000). Install and tighten fill plug to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000).

KICKDOWN BAND

1. Kickdown band is front band on transmission. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut while preventing kickdown adjusting screw from rotating. Kickdown band adjusting screw is located on side of transmission, near manual lever shaft. (Scheme 4)
2. Back off kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut 5 turns. Ensure kickdown band adjusting screw rotates freely in transmission case.
3. Tighten kickdown band adjusting screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8.1 N.m). Back off kickdown band adjusting screw specified amount of turns. See «KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT»(ref-1907-S00803517262000031500000) table.
4. Hold kickdown band adjusting screw in this position and tighten kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000).

KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT

Scheme 4

LOW-REVERSE BAND

1. Low-reverse band is rear band on transmission. Oil pan must be removed from transmission to adjust low-reverse band. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen oil pan bolts. Allow fluid to drain from oil pan. Remove oil pan bolts, oil pan and gasket.
2. Loosen low-reverse band adjusting screw lock nut while preventing low-reverse band adjusting screw from rotating. Low-reverse band adjusting screw lock nut and low-reverse band adjusting screw are located inside transmission, near low-reverse band. (Scheme 5)
3. Back off low-reverse band adjusting screw lock nut 5 turns. Ensure low-reverse band adjusting screw rotates freely in transmission case.
4. Tighten low-reverse band adjusting screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8.1 N.m). Back off low-reverse band adjusting screw specified amount of turns. See «LOW-REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT»(ref-1907-S32712734732000031500000) table. Hold low-reverse band adjusting screw and tighten low-reverse band adjusting screw lock nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000). LOW-REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT Application Back Off Adjusting Screw 32RH 4 Turns 36H 2 Turns 42RE 4 Turns 44RE 4 Turns 46RE 2 Turns 47RE 3 Turns
5. Clean oil pan, magnet and all sealing surfaces. Using NEW gasket, install oil pan. Install and tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1907-S36236128362000031500000).
6. Add Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176 fluid until fluid level is at MIN arrow mark on dipstick. Start engine and allow engine to idle. With brakes applied, shift transmission through all gears and back to Neutral.
7. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to MIN mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transmission at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level to MAX arrow mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill transmission.

Scheme 5

Dakota & Durango

1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure shift lever is in Park. Release shift cable adjuster lock. Shift cable adjuster lock is located on shift cable, just below brake booster.
2. Disconnect shift cable from transmission shift lever on transmission. Ensure transmission is still in Park by rotating transmission shift lever fully toward rear of vehicle to Park detent.
3. Verify parking sprag on transmission is engaged by attempting to rotate drive shaft. Install shift cable on transmission shift lever. Lock shift cable in place by pressing shift cable adjuster lock downward until it snaps into place.
4. To verify proper adjustment, check that engine only starts with shift lever in Park and Neutral. If engine starts in any other gears except Park or Neutral, shift cable may be improperly adjusted or park/neutral position switch may be defective.

Ram Van/Wagon

1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure shift lever is in Park. Unsnap shift cable from ball at transmission shift lever on transmission. (Scheme 6)
2. Check that transmission is still in Park by rotating transmission shift lever fully toward rear of vehicle to Park detent position. Release cable adjuster at transmission end of shift cable to unlock shift cable. (Scheme 6) Snap shift cable back on ball at transmission shift lever. Press cable lock inward to secure shift cable.
3. To verify proper adjustment, ensure engine only starts with shift lever in Park and Neutral. Shift lever should not move from Park when ignition switch is in LOCK position. Shift lever should move from Park when ignition switch is in any position except LOCK position.

Scheme 6

Ram Pickup

1. Raise and support vehicle. Inspect shift linkage for worn components. Replace any damaged or worn grommets or shift linkage components before adjusting.
2. Ensure shift lever is in Park. Loosen lock bolt on adjusting swivel. (Scheme 7) Ensure shift rod slides freely in adjusting swivel. If shift rod fails to slide freely in adjusting swivel, lubricate shift rod as necessary.
3. Rotate transmission shift lever fully toward rear of vehicle to the Park detent position. Position adjusting swivel so it is centered in grommet on torque shaft arm. (Scheme 7) Tighten lock bolt on adjusting swivel. Check that engine only starts with shift lever in Park and Neutral. If engine starts in any other gears except Park and Neutral, shift linkage adjustment is incorrect or park/neutral position switch is defective.

Scheme 7

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE

1. Ensure shift lever is in Park and ignition is off. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect throttle valve cable from stud on throttle lever at throttle body.
2. Ensure throttle lever on throttle body is in idle position and throttle valve lever on transmission is in idle (fully forward) position.
3. Using small screwdriver, remove retaining clip from throttle valve cable. Center end of throttle valve cable with stud on throttle lever at throttle body within .039" (1.00 mm), and install retaining clip. Install throttle valve cable on throttle lever.
4. To verify proper adjustment, ensure throttle valve lever on throttle body and throttle lever on transmission move simultaneously when throttle is depressed. If both levers to do not move simultaneously, readjust throttle valve cable.

Dakota

1. Place transfer case shift lever in 4L position. Use wire or bungie cord to secure transfer case shift lever in 4L position. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen lock bolt at adjusting swivel on shift rod. (Scheme 8) Ensure shift rod slides freely in adjusting swivel. If shift rod fails to slide freely in adjusting swivel, lubricate shift rod as necessary.
2. Ensure shift lever on transfer case is still in 4L position. Ensure pin on end of adjusting swivel is centered in hole on shift arm. Tighten lock bolt. With all wheels off floor, start engine and shift transfer case through all ranges to ensure proper operation.
3. Ensure pin on end of adjusting swivel is centered in hole on shift arm. Tighten lock bolt. With all wheels off floor, start engine and shift transfer case through all ranges to ensure proper operation.

Scheme 8

1. Place transfer case shift lever in 2H position. Use wire or bungie cord to secure transfer case shift lever in 2H position.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen lock bolt at adjusting swivel on shift rod. (Scheme 8) Ensure shift rod slides freely in adjusting swivel. If shift rod fails to slide freely in adjusting swivel, lubricate shift rod as necessary.
3. Ensure shift lever on transfer case is still in 2H position. Tighten lock bolt. With all wheels off floor, start engine and shift transfer case through all ranges to ensure proper operation.