Servicing - A/t Dodge Ram II

APPLICATION

Note. Most procedures are listed by transmission model. For transmission application, see TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION table.

TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION

SERVICE INTERVALS

Check transmission fluid level when performing other underhood services. Under normal service conditions or severe service conditions, change transmission fluid, adjust bands and replace transmission filter at specified interval. See TRANSMISSION 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.

TRANSMISSION SERVICING INTERVALS

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

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 gearshift lever through all gear ranges, ending in Neutral. Check fluid level. Fluid level should be at MAX arrow mark area on dipstick. Add MOPAR ATF Plus 3, Type 7176 fluid if necessary.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

Manufacturer recommends using MOPAR ATF Plus 3, Type 7176 fluid. Manufacturer does not recommend using additives with transmission fluid.

FLUID CAPACITIES

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES (1)

DRAINING & FILLING

1. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen oil pan bolts, allowing fluid to drain. Remove oil pan bolts, oil pan and gasket. Remove oil filter bolts and oil filter from valve body.
2. Adjust kickdown band and low-reverse bands if necessary. See KICKDOWN BAND and LOW-REVERSE BAND under «ADJUSTMENTS»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at) .
3. Clean oil pan, magnet and all sealing surfaces. Install NEW oil filter. Install and tighten oil filter bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__torque-specifications) .
4. Using NEW gasket, install oil pan. Install and tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__torque-specifications) .
5. Add MOPAR ATF Plus 3, Type 7176 fluid until level is at MIN arrow mark on dipstick. Start engine and allow it to idle. With brakes applied, shift transmission through all gears, ending in Neutral.
6. Add additional fluid to bring 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.

KICKDOWN BAND

1. Kickdown band is also known as front band. 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 7)
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»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at) table.
4. Hold kickdown band adjusting screw in this position and tighten kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__torque-specifications).

Note. For transmission application, see TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION table under APPLICATIONS.

KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT

Scheme 7

LOW-REVERSE BAND

1. Low-reverse band is also known as rear band. Oil pan must be removed from transmission to adjust low-reverse band. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen oil pan bolts. Allow fluid to drain. 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 8)
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»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at) table. Hold low-reverse band adjusting screw and tighten low-reverse band adjusting screw lock nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__torque-specifications). NOTE: For transmission application, see «TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at) table under APPLICATIONS. LOW-REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT Application Back Off Adjusting Screw 32RH 4 Turns 36RH 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»(/dodge/ram/ii-1994-2001/remont/automatic-trans/#servicing-at__torque-specifications).
6. Add MOPAR ATF Plus 3, Type 7176 fluid until level is at MIN arrow mark on dipstick. Start engine and allow it to idle. With brakes applied, shift transmission through all gears, ending in Neutral.
7. Add additional fluid to bring 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.

Scheme 8

SHIFT CABLE

1. Ensure gearshift lever is in Park. Raise and support vehicle. Unsnap shift cable from ball at transmission shift lever on transmission. (Scheme 9)
2. Ensure 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 9) Snap shift cable back onto ball at transmission shift lever. Press cable lock inward to secure shift cable.
3. To verify proper adjustment, ensure engine starts with gearshift lever in Park and Neutral only. Gearshift lever should not move from Park when ignition key is in LOCK position. Gearshift lever should move from Park when ignition key is in any other position except LOCK position.

Scheme 9

THROTTLE VALVE (T.V.) CABLE

1. Ensure gearshift 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" (1.0 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.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

See also:
• ADJUSTMENTS
• TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS