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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual vent and one-way ball-check-valve located in the
clutch retainer. The check-valve is needed to elimi-
nate the possibility of plate drag caused by centrifu-
gal force acting on the residual fluid trap

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual (7) Assemble Tool Handle C-4171 and Bushing
Remover SP-3629 (Fig. 103).
(8) Insert remover tool in bushing and drive bush-
ing straight out of clutch retainer.
INSPECTION
Inspect the front clutch comp

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual (10) Remove snap-ring that secures annulus gear
on output shaft (Fig. 164). Use two screwdrivers to
unseat and work snap-ring out of groove as shown.
(11) Remove annulus gear from output shaft (Fig.
1

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual Replace the shaft pilot bushing and inner bushing
if damaged. Replace either shaft bearing if rough or
noisy. Replace the bearing snap-rings if distorted or
cracked.
Check the machined surfaces on the

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual OPERATION
To apply the clutch, pressure is applied between
the clutch retainer and piston. The fluid pressure is
provided by the oil pump, transferred through the
control valves and passageways, and e

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual CLEANING
Clean the clutch components with solvent and dry
them with compressed air. Do not use rags or shop
towels to dry any of the clutch parts. Lint from such
materials will adhere to component sur

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual (3) Lubricate splined end of input shaft and clutch
retainer with transmission fluid. Then partially press
input shaft into retainer (Fig. 237). Use a suitably
sized press tool to support retainer as

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission and torque converter
from vehicle.
(2) Place a suitable drain pan under the converter
housing end of the transmission.
CAUTION: Verify that transmission is secure on th

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual tank. The valve prevents fluid drainback when the
vehicle is parked for lengthy periods. The valve check
ball is spring loaded and has an opening pressure of
approximately 2 psi.
The valve is serviced

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Workshop Manual TRANSMISSION
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
Transmission fluid temperature readings are sup-
plied to the transmission control module by the ther-
mistor (Fig. 266). The temperature readings are used