DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

(24) Install shift tower onto the transmission case
and tighten bolts to 9 N´m (7 ft.lbs.).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If installing a new transmission, use all com-
ponents supplied with the transmission. If a new
shift tower is supplied with the new transmission,
do not re-use the original shift tower.
(1) Apply a light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent to contact surfaces of
following components:
²input shaft splines.
²release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
²release bearing bore.
²release fork.
²release fork ball stud.
²propeller shaft slip yoke.
(2) Apply sealer to threads of bottom PTO cover
bolt and install bolt in case.
(3) Mount transmission on jack and position trans-
mission under vehicle.
(4) Raise transmission until input shaft is centered
in clutch disc hub.
(5) Move transmission forward and start input
shaft in clutch disc and pilot bushing/bearing.
(6) Work transmission forward until seated against
engine block. Do not allow transmission to remain
unsupported after input shaft has entered clutch
disc.
(7) Install and tighten transmission-to-engine
block bolts.
(8) Install clutch slave cylinder.
(9) Connect backup light switch wires.
(10) Position transmission harness wires in clips
on transmission.(11) Install transmission mount on transmission or
rear crossmember.
(12) Install rear crossmember.
(13) Remove transmission jack and engine support
fixture.
(14) Fill transmission with required lubricant (Fig.
98). Check lubricant level in transfer case if
equipped.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Install propeller shaft with referece marks
aligned.
(2) Install exhaust system components.
(3) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(4) Shift transmission into third gear.
(5) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower and
isolator plate with suitable wax and grease remover.
(6) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
sealing surface of the transmission case. Do not over
apply sealant.
(7) Install isolator plate onto the transmission case
metal side down.
(8) Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No
sealant is necessary between the shift tower and top
of isolator plate.
(9) Verify shift tower, isolator plate and the shift
socket are properly aligned.
(10) Install bolts to hold the shift tower to the iso-
lator plate and the transmission case. Tighten bolts
to 10.2±11.25 N´m (7.5±8.3 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install shift boot and bezel.
(12) Connect battery negative cable.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Install and secure transfer case on the trans-
mission jack.
(2) Raise and align transfer case input gear with
transmission mainshaft.
Fig. 97 CROSSOVER CAM DETENT PLUG
1 - DETENT PLUG
2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
Fig. 98 FILL PLUG
1 - FILL PLUG
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

(3) Move transfer case forward and seat it on
adapter.
(4) Install and tighten transfer case mounting nuts
to 41-47 N´m (30-35 ft. lbs.) if case has 3/8 studs. If
case has 5/16 studs tighten to 30-41 N´m (22-30 ft.
lbs.).
(5) Connect transfer case shift lever to range lever
on transfer case.
(6) Install propeller shafts with reference marks
aligned.
(7) Install transfer case skid plate, if equipped,
and crossmember. Tighten attaching bolts/nuts to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install exhaust system components.
(9) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(10) Shift transmission into third gear.
(11) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, iso-
lator plate and transmission case with suitable wax
and grease remover.(12) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the transmission case. Do not
over apply sealant.
(13) Install isolator plate onto the transmission
case, metal side down.
(14) Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No
sealant is necessary between the shift tower and top
of isolator plate.
(15) Verify that the shift tower, isolator plate and
the shift tower bushings are properly aligned.
(16) Install the bolts to hold the shift tower to the
isolator plate and the transmission case. Tighten the
shift tower bolts to 10.2-11.25 N´m (7.5-8.3 ft. lbs.).
(17) Install shift lever boot and bezel.
(18) Connect battery negative cable.
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Plug, Crossover Cam and
Detent48 35 -
Bolt, Input Retainer 28 20 -
Bolt, 5-6 Crossover
Bracket28 20 -
Bolt, Clutch Housing 48 35 -
Bolt, Extension/Adapter
Housing48 35 -
Bolt, Shift Tower 9 7 80
Switch, Back-up Lamp 28 20 -
Bolt, Shift Blocker 55 41 -
Bolt, PTO Cover 40 30 -
Pivot, Clutch Release
Lever22 16 -
Plug, Fill 30 22 -
Nut, Output Shaft 339 250 -
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

SPECIAL TOOLS
REMOVER 8155
INSTALLER 8156
HANDLE C-4171
INSTALLER C-3972-A
INSTALLER 8154
WRENCH 8226
SOCKET 6984
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

PULLER 6444
PULLER JAWS 6447
PULLER JAWS 6451
INSTALLER 6061
INSTALLER 6448
INSTALLER C-4308
EXTENSION ROD 8161
FIXTURE 8227
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

INSTALLER 8228
FIXTURE 8230
ADAPTER 8232
REMOVER 8233
REMOVER 8234
GUIDE 8235
INSTALLER 8236
INSTALLER/REMOVER 8237
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

INSTALLER/REMOVER 8238
INSTALLER 8239
REMOVER 8240
FIXTURE 8241
HOLDING TOOL 8242
REMOVER 8243
PULLER 8244
REMOVER 8245
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

SUPPORT STAND 8246
REMOVER 8262
REMOVER 8271
DIAL INDICATOR C-3339
INSTALLER C-4965
REMOVER L-4518
PULLER C-293-PA
ADAPTERS C-293-52
INSTALLER MD998805
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MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

ADAPTER HOUSING SEAL -
NV5600
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Mark propeller shaft and yokes for installation
reference and remove shaft.
(3) Remove the transfer case.
(4) Remove the adapter housing seal with a pry
tool or slide hammer with a screw.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install adapter housing seal with Installer and
Handle C-4171.
(2) Install transfer case.
(3) Install propeller shaft with reference marks
aligned.
(4) Check fluid level.
(5) Remove support and lower vehicle.
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL -
NV5600
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Mark propeller shaft and pinion yoke for
installation reference and remove the propeller shaft.
(3) Remove extension housing seal with a pry tool
or a slide hammer and screw.
(4) Remove extension housing bushing with
Remover 8155 (Fig. 99).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install extension housing bushing with
Installer 8156 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 100).
(2) Install extension housing seal with Installer
8154 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 101).
(3) Install propeller shaft with reference marks
aligned.
(4) Check and fill transmission.
(5) Remove support and lower vehicle.
Fig. 99 EXTENSION HOUSING
1 - REMOVER
Fig. 100 EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING
1 - HANDLE
2 - INSTALLER
3 - BUSHING
Fig. 101 EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
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SHIFT COVER - NV5600
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
(2) Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension
from the shift
(3) Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan.
Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
(4) Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the
isolator plate and transmission gear case.
(5) Remove the shift tower (Fig. 102) and isolator
plate (Fig. 103) from the transmission.
INSTALLATION
(1) Shift transmission into third gear.(2) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isola-
tor plate and transmission gear case with suitable
wax and grease remover.
(3) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the transmission. Do not over
apply sealant.
(4) Install isolator plate onto the transmission,
metal side down.
(5) Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No
sealant is necessary between the shift tower and iso-
lator plate.
(6) Verify shift tower, isolator plate and shift tower
bushings are properly aligned.
(7) Install shift tower bolts and tighten the shift
tower bolts to 8-10 N´m (7-9 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install shift lever extension, shift boot and
bezel.
Fig. 102 SHIFT TOWER
1 - SHIFT TOWER
2 - TRANSMISSION
Fig. 103 SHIFT TOWER ISOLATOR PLATE
1 - ISOLATOR PLATE
2 - TRANSMISSION
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 46RE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 46RE
DESCRIPTION.........................89
OPERATION...........................91
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION......................96
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY . 97
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ROAD
TESTING............................97
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE TEST.....................98
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIR TESTING
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH AND BAND
OPERATION........................100
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CONVERTER
HOUSING FLUID LEAK................101
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIAGNOSIS
CHARTS...........................102
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ALUMINUM
THREAD REPAIR.....................114
REMOVAL............................114
DISASSEMBLY........................115
CLEANING...........................122
INSPECTION.........................122
ASSEMBLY...........................122
INSTALLATION........................130
SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS.............132
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION.....................144
SPECIAL TOOLS
RE TRANSMISSION..................146
ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION........................149
OPERATION..........................150
INSPECTION.........................150
BANDS
DESCRIPTION........................150
OPERATION..........................151
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - BANDS...............151
ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR
DESCRIPTION........................152
OPERATION..........................153
REMOVAL............................154
INSTALLATION........................154
EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................156EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................156
FLUID AND FILTER
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EFFECTS OF
INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL.............157
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CAUSES OF
BURNT FLUID.......................157
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLUID
CONTAMINATION....................157
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
CHECK............................157
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND
FILTER REPLACEMENT...............158
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION
FILL...............................160
FRONT CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION........................160
OPERATION..........................160
DISASSEMBLY........................161
INSPECTION.........................162
ASSEMBLY...........................162
FRONT SERVO
DESCRIPTION........................164
OPERATION..........................164
DISASSEMBLY........................164
CLEANING...........................164
INSPECTION.........................164
ASSEMBLY...........................164
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION........................166
OPERATION..........................166
STANDARD PROCEDURE - OIL PUMP
VOLUME CHECK.....................166
DISASSEMBLY........................167
CLEANING...........................168
INSPECTION.........................168
ASSEMBLY...........................169
OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
REMOVAL............................171
INSTALLATION........................171
OUTPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING
REMOVAL............................171
INSTALLATION........................172
OVERDRIVE CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION........................172
OPERATION..........................172
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