DODGE RAM 2003 Service Repair Manual

HYDRAULIC FLOW IN DRIVE FOURTH GEAR (CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT APPLIED)
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HYDRAULIC FLOW IN DRIVE FOURTH GEAR (CONVERTER CLUTCH APPLIED)
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HYDRAULIC FLOW IN MANUAL LOW (1)
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HYDRAULIC FLOW IN MANUAL SECOND (2)
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HYDRAULIC FLOW DURING FULL THROTTLE 3-2 DOWNSHIFT (PASSING)
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SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION
GENERAL
Component Metric Inch
Planetary end play 0.150-1.22
mm0.006-0.048
in.
Input shaft end play 0.86-2.13
mm0.034-0.084
in.
Clutch pack clearance/
Front.1.78-3.28
mm0.070-0.129
in.
Clutch pack clearance/
Rear.0.635-0.914
mm0.025-0.036
in.
Front clutch 3 discs
Rear clutch 4 discs
Overdrive clutch 4 discs
Direct clutch 8 discs
Band adjustment from
72 in. lbs.
Front band Back off 2 7/8 turns
Rear band Back off 2 turns
Recommended fluid MoparTATF +4, Automatic
Transmission FluidGEAR RATIOS
1ST GEAR 2.45:1
2ND GEAR 1.45:1
3RD GEAR 1.0:1
4TH GEAR 0.69:1
REVERSE 2.21:1
THRUST WASHER/SPACER/SNAP-RING DIMENSIONS
Component Metric Inch
Front clutch thrust washer (reaction shaft support hub) 1.55 mm 0.061 in.
2.15 mm 0.084 in.
2.59 mm 0.102 in.
Rear clutch thrust washer (clutch retainer) 1.55 mm 0.061 in.
Intermediate shaft thrust plate (shaft hub pilot) 1.5-1.6 mm 0.060-0.063 in.
Output shaft thrust washer (rear clutch hub) 1.3-1.4 mm 0.052-0.054 in.
1.75-1.8 mm 0.068-0.070 in.
2.1-2.2 mm 0.083-0.085 in.
Rear clutch pack snap-ring 1.5-1.6 mm 0.060-0.062 in.
1.9-1.95 mm 0.074-0.076 in.
Planetary geartrain snap-ring (at front of output shaft) 1.4-1.5 mm 0.055-0.059 in.
1.6-1.7 mm 0.062-0.066 in.
Overdrive piston thrust plate Thrust plate and spacer are
select fit. Refer to size
charts and selection
procedures in Overdrive
Unit D&A procedures Intermediate shaft spacer
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PRESSURE TEST
Overdrive clutch Fourth gear only Pressure should be 469-496 kPa (68-72 psi) with
closed throttle and increase to 620-896 kPa (90-130
psi) at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle.
Line pressure (at
accumulator)Closed throttle 372-414 kPa (54-60 psi).
Front servo Third or Fourth gear only No more than 21 kPa (3 psi) lower than line pressure.
Rear servo 1 range No more than 21 kPa (3 psi) lower than line pressure.
R range 1103 kPa (160 psi) at idle, builds to 1862 kPa (270 psi)
at 1600 rpm.
Governor D range closed throttle Pressure should respond smoothly to changes in mph
and return to 0-7 kPa (0-1.5 psi) when stopped with
transmission in D, 1, 2. Pressure above 7 kPa (1.5 psi)
at stand still will prevent transmission from
downshifting.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Fitting, cooler line at trans 18 13 -
Bolt, torque convertor 31 - 270
Bolt, clevis bracket to crossmember 47 35 -
Bolt, clevis bracket to rear support 68 50 -
Bolt, driveplate to crankshaft 75 55 -
Plug, front band reaction 17 13 -
Locknut, front band adj. 34 25 -
Bolt, fluid pan 17 13 -
Screws, fluid filter 4 - 35
Bolt, oil pump 20 15 -
Bolt, overrunning clutch cam 17 13 -
Bolt, O/D to trans. 34 25 -
Bolt, O/D piston retainer 17 13 -
Plug, pressure test port 14 10 -
Bolt, reaction shaft support 20 15 -
Locknut, rear band 41 30 -
Bolt, valve body to case 12 - 100
Sensor, trans speed 27 20 -
Screw, solenoid wiring connector 4 - 35
Screw, solenoid to transfer plate 4 - 35
Bracket, transmission range sensor mounting 34 - 300
Screw, transmission range sensor to mounting
bracket3.4 - 30
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SPECIAL TOOLS
RE TRANSMISSION
Studs, Oil Pump Pilot - C-3288-B
Gauge, Pressure - C-3292
Gauge, Pressure - C-3293SP
Set, Dial Indicator - C-3339
Compressor, Spring - C-3422-B
Adapter, Band Adjuster - C-3705
Stand, Transmission Repair - C-3750-B
Puller, Slide Hammer - C-3752
Gauge, Throttle Setting - C-3763
Installer, Seal - C-3860-A
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Compressor, Spring - C-3863-A
Remover, Seal - C-3985-B
Installer, Seal - C-3995-A
Handle, Universal - C-4171
Remover/Installer, Bushing - C-4470
Dial Caliper - C-4962
Spring Compressor and Alignment Shaft - 6227
Bar, Gauge - 6311
Gauge, Block - 6312
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ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION
The accumulator (Fig. 72) is a hydraulic device
that has the sole purpose of cushioning the applica-
tion of a band or clutch. The accumulator consists of
a dual-land piston and a spring located in a bore in
the transmission case. The 3-4 accumulator is located
in a housing attached to the side of the valve body
(Fig. 73).
Retainer, Detent Ball and Spring - 6583
Installer, Overdrive Piston Seal - 8114
Socket, TRS Mounting Bracket - 8581
Installer, Seal - 9037
Fig. 72 Accumulator
1 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON
2 - PISTON SPRING
Fig. 73 3-4 Accumulator and Housing
1 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON
2 - 3-4 ACCUMULATOR HOUSING
3 - TEFLON SEALS
4 - PISTON SPRING
5 - COVER PLATE AND SCREWS
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