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and rear mount.
9) Remove rear crossmember located below the transmission. On
4WD models, disconnect electrical connectors from transfer case. On
all models, remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Slide
transmission rearward from dowels on cylinder block.
10) Install "C" clamp on edge of transmission housing to hold
torque converter in place. Lower transmission and remove transmission
from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque
converter is fully seated in transmission by measuring distance from
cylinder block surface on transmission housing to front edge on torque
converter bolt lug on front of torque converter. Distance should be .
50" (12.7 mm) if torque converter is fully seated.
CAUTION: Proper length torque converter bolts must be used. If
replacing any torque converter bolts, consult parts
department to ensure proper length bolt is used.
2) Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure reference mark on torque converter and
flexplate, and drive shaft flanges are aligned. Adjust shift linkage,
throttle valve cable and transfer case shift linkage if necessary. See
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
3) Use NEW "O" ring when installing dipstick tube. Before
installing oil cooler lines on transmission, ensure all fittings are
clean. Install oil cooler line into quick-disconnect fitting. Push oil
cooler line inward until a click is heard. Pull on oil cooler line to
ensure oil cooler line is locked in place. Fill transmission with
Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
RAM VAN/WAGON
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support
vehicle. Remove engine-to-transmission struts. These struts are
located between front of transmission and engine.
2) Remove starter and oil cooler line bracket. Ensure area
around transmission oil cooler lines fitting are clean. Disengage
retainer on quick-disconnect cooler line fitting. Pull cooler line
from transmission oil cooler.
CAUTION: Crankshaft position sensor must be removed from transmission
housing before removing transmission to prevent damage to
crankshaft position sensor.
3) Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position
sensor. Crankshaft position sensor is mounted on passenger's side of
transmission housing. See Fig. 2.
4) Remove crankshaft position sensor bolts. Remove crankshaft
position sensor from transmission housing. Remove dipstick, dipstick
tube and "O" ring from transmission.
5) Remove torque converter cover. Place reference mark on
flexplate and torque converter for installation reference. Rotate
crankshaft clockwise and remove torque converter bolts.
6) Place reference mark on drive shaft yokes for installation
reference. Remove drive shaft from transmission. Disconnect necessary
wiring harnesses and control cables from transmission. Support rear of
engine with hoist. Using transmission jack, slightly raise
transmission to release pressure from rear mount and crossmember.
7) Remove rear mount-to-rear crossmember bolts. Remove bolts
and rear crossmember located below the transmission. Remove engine oil
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filter (if necessary). Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts.
Slide transmission rearward from dowels on cylinder block.
8) Install "C" clamp on edge of transmission housing to hold
torque converter in place. Lower transmission and remove transmission
from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque
converter is fully seated in transmission by measuring distance from
cylinder block surface on transmission housing to front edge on torque
converter bolt lug on front of torque converter. Distance should be .
50" (12.7 mm) if torque converter is fully seated.
CAUTION: Proper length torque converter bolts must be used. If
replacing any torque converter bolts, ensure proper length
bolt is used.
2) Ensure proper length torque converter bolts are used in
accordance with torque converter diameter and number of torque
converter bolt lugs on front of torque converter. See TORQUE CONVERTER
BOLT APPLICATION table.
TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT APPLICATION
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In. (mm)\
9.50" (241.0 mm) 3-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ .46 (11.7\
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9.50" (241.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ .52 (13.2\
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10.00" (254.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ........... .52 (13.2\
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10.75" (273.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ........... .44 (11.2\
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3) Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure reference mark on torque converter and
flexplate, and drive shaft yokes are aligned. Adjust shift cable and
throttle valve cable if necessary. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRUCKS
& RWD VANS article.
4) Use NEW "O" ring when installing dipstick tube. Before
installing oil cooler lines on transmission, ensure all fittings are
clean. Install oil cooler line into quick-disconnect fitting. Push oil
cooler line inward until a click is heard. Pull on oil cooler line to
ensure oil cooler line is locked in place. Fill transmission with
Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt/Nut
2.5L ..................................................... 14 (19)\
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ............................................ ( 1)
Front Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Transfer
Case Flange Bolt ......................................... 20 (27)\
Rear Crossmember Bolt ...................................... 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Center Bearing-To-Crossmember Bolt ........ 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Rear
Axle Flange Bolt ......................................... 14 (19)\
Starter Bolt
2.5L ..................................................... 33 (45)\
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3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ........................................ 50 (68)\
Torque Converter Bolt ...................................... 23 (31)\
Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt ............................ (2)
( 1) - Tighten bolts to 70 INCH lbs. (7.9 N.m).
( 2) - Information is not available from manufacturer.
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Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Rear
Axle Flange Bolt ......................................... 14 (19)\
Engine-To-Transmission Strut Bolt
Bolt At Cylinder Block ............................. 20-40 (27-54)\
Bolt At Transmission ............................... 35-65 (47-88)\
Rear Crossmember Bolt ...................................... 50 (68)\
Starter Bolt/Nut ........................................... 50 (68)\
Torque Converter Bolt ( 1)
9.50" (241.0 mm) 3-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............. 40 (54\
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9.50" (241.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............. 55 (75\
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10.00" (254.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ 55 (75\
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10.75" (273.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ 23 (31\
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Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
Large Bolt ......................................... 35-65 (47-88)\
Small Bolt ......................................... 20-40 (27-54)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt ........................... 70 (7.9)\
( 1) - Bolt torque is determined by diameter of torque converter and
number of torque converter bolt lugs on front of torque
converter.
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Front Drive Shaft-To-Front Axle Flange Bolt ................ 14 (19)\
Front Drive Shaft Flange-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolt ...... 65 (88)\
Rear Crossmember Bolt ...................................... 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Center Bearing-To-Crossmember Bolt ........ 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Rear
Axle Flange Bolt
Dana Axle ............................................... 22 (30)\
9 1/4" Axle ............................................. 14 (19)\
Starter Bolt
5.9L Diesel .............................................. 32 (43)\
All Others ............................................... 50 (68)\
Torque Converter Bolt ( 1)
10.75" (273.0 mm) Torque Converter ....................... 23 (31\
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12.20" (273.0 mm) Torque Converter ....................... 35 (47\
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Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt ............................ ( 2)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L Gasoline .............................. 70 (7.9)\
( 1) - Bolt torque is determined by diameter of torque converter.
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TR AN SM IS SIO N S ER VIC IN G - A /T
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
CHRY - Automatic Transmission - Trucks & RWD Vans
Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon
APPLICATION
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Model Designation
Dakota & Durango
3.9L ........................................................ 42RE
5.2L ........................................................ 44RE
5.9L ........................................................ 46RE
Ram Pickup
3.9L ................................................. 42RE & 46RE
5.2L & 5.9L (Gasoline) ...................................... 46RE\
5.9L Diesel & 8.0L .......................................... 47RE
Ram Van/Wagon
3.9L ........................................................ 32RH
5.2L ........................................................ 36RH
5.2L & 5.9L ................................................. 46RE
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Model Designation
Dakota & Durango
3.9L ....................................................... NV231
5.2L .............................................. NV231HD Or NV242
5.9L ....................................................... NV242HD
Ram Pickup
1500 ..................................................... NV231HD
2500 & 3500
5.9L Diesel & 8.0L ...................................... NV241HD
All Others ................................................ NV241
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OIL PAN GASKET IDENTIFICATION
Fig. 1: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (32RH, 42RE & 44RE)
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Fig. 2: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (36RH, 46RE & 47RE)
LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Transmission
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
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Dakota & Durango
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 1) ............. 12,000
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Ram Pickup
Gasoline Models
Light-Duty (2)
Normal Service ..................... 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ..................... ( 1) ............. 12,000
Medium-Duty & Heavy-Duty
Normal Service ..................... 24 .............. 24,000
Severe Service ..................... ( 1) ............. 12,000
Diesel Models
Normal Service ....................... 24 .............. 24,000
Severe Service ....................... ( 1) ............. 12,000
Ram Van/Wagon
Normal Service ........................ ( 3) ................ ( 3)
Severe Service ........................ ( 1) ............. 12,000
( 1) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 2) - Light-duty applies to all 1500 models and 2500 models except
5.9L diesel or 8.0L engines. Medium-duty applies to 2500 and
3500 California models with 8.0L engine. Heavy-duty applies to
2500 and 3500 Federal models with 8.0L engine and all 3500
models with 5.9L gasoline engine.
( 3) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
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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
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Application Months Miles
Dakota
Normal Service ....................... 30 ............... 37,500
Severe Service ....................... ( 1) .............. 36,000
Ram Pickup
Gasoline Models
Light-Duty ( 2)
Normal Service .................... 30 ............... 37,500
Severe Service .................... ( 1) .............. 36,000
Medium-Duty & Heavy-Duty
Normal Service .................... 36 ............... 36,000
Severe Service .................... ( 1) .............. 36,000
Diesel Models
Normal Service ...................... 36 ............... 36,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 1) .............. 36,000
( 1) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 2) - Light-duty applies to all 1500 models and 2500 models except
5.9L diesel or 8.0L engines. Medium-duty applies to 2500 and
3500 California models with 8.0L engine. Heavy-duty applies to
2500 and 3500 Federal models with 8.0L engine and all 3500
models with 5.9L gasoline engine.
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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.
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CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transmission
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 (82C). Add appropriate type of transmission
fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. DO NOT overfill
transmission.
Transfer Case
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.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter (Ram Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)
Park vehicle on level surface. Remove fill plug from rear of
PTO adapter. See Fig. 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.
Fig. 3: Locating Fill Plug & Drain Plug On PTO Adapter (Ram
Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
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Transmission
Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
Manufacturer does not recommend using additives with transmission
fluid.
Transfer Case
Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter (Ram Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)
Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
FLUID CAPACITIES
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Qts. (L) Qts. (L\
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Dakota & Durango
42RE, 44RE & 46RE ... ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 9.5-11.4 (9.0-10.8)
Ram Pickup
42RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 8.5-11.0 (8.0-10.4)
46RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 8.7-13.0 (8.2-12.3)
47RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 8.7-16.9 (8.2-16.0)
Ram Van/Wagon
32RH & 36RH ......... ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) ...... ( 3) 8.5-9.0 (8.0-8.5)
46RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .. ( 3) 11.4-11.6 (10.8-11.0)
( 1) - Approximate quantity listed.
( 2) - Add 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. 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.
( 3) - Quantity may vary by type of oil cooler and oil cooler lines.
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Dakota & Durango
NV231 .................................................... 2.5 (1.2)\
NV242 .................................................... 2.8 (1.4)\
Ram Pickup
1500 ..................................................... 2.5 (1.2)\
2500 & 3500
2WD With Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter ................. 9.0 (4.3\
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5.9L Diesel & V10 ..................................... 6.5 (3.1)\
All Others ............................................ 5.0 (2.4)\
(1) - Approximate quantity listed.
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Ram Pickup
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DRAINING & FILLING
Transmission
1) Raise and support vehicle. Loosen oil pan bolts, allowing
fluid to drain from oil pan. 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.
3) Clean oil pan, magnet and all sealing surfaces. Install
NEW oil filter. Install and tighten oil filter bolts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
4) Using NEW gasket, install oil pan. Install and tighten oil
pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
5) 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.
6) 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.
Transfer Case
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. 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. Install and tighten transfer
case fill plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter (Ram Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)
1) Ensure vehicle is parked on level surface. Remove drain
plug from rear of PTO adapter. See Fig. 3. Allow fluid to drain from
PTO adapter.
2) Reinstall drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove fill plug from rear of PTO adapter.
See Fig. 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. Install and tighten fill plug to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
ADJUSTMENTS
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. See Fig. 4.
2) Back off kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut 5 turns.
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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 table.
4) Hold kickdown band adjusting screw in this position and
tighten kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT
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32RH ................................................... 2 1/4 Turns
36RH ................................................... 2 7/8 Turns
42RE ................................................... 3 5/8 Turns
44RE ................................................... 2 1/4 Turns
46RE ................................................... 2 7/8 Turns
47RE ................................................... 1 7/8 Turns
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Fig. 4: Locating Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw & Kickdown Band
Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
LOW-REVERSE BAND