Transmission fluid DODGE RAM 2003 Service Manual PDF

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
SHIFTS DELAYED OR
ERRATIC (SHIFTS ALSO
HARSH AT TIMES)1. Fluid Level Low/High. 1. Correct fluid level and check for leaks if
low.
2. Fluid Filter Clogged. 2. Repla

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
BUZZING NOISE 1. Fluid Level Low 1. Add fluid and check for leaks.
2. Shift Cable Mis-assembled. 2. Route cable away from engine and bell
housing.
3. Valve Body Mi

Page 1989 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
GROWLING, GRATING OR
SCRAPING NOISES1. Drive Plate Broken. 1. Replace.
2. Torque Converter Bolts Hitting
Dust Shield.2. Dust shield bent. Replace or repair.
3. Pla

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO 4-3 DOWNSHIFT
WHEN CONTROL SWITCH
IS TURNED OFF1. Control Switch Open/Shorted. 1. Test and replace switch if faulty.
2. Overdrive Solenoid Connector
Shorted.2.

Page 1992 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
SLIPS IN OVERDRIVE
FOURTH GEAR1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add fluid and check for leaks.
2. Overdrive Clutch Pack Worn. 2. Remove overdrive unit and rebuild clutch
pack

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS. 1. Fluid Lines and Fittings Loose/
Leaks/Damaged.1. Tighten fittings. If leaks persist, replace
fittings and lines if necessary.
2. Fill Tube (where tub

Page 1995 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF STANDARD PROCEDURE - ALUMINUM
THREAD REPAIR
Damaged or worn threads in the aluminum trans-
mission case and valve body can be repaired by the
use of Heli-CoilsŸ, or equivalent. This repair con-
sists

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (21) Disconnect fluid cooler lines at transmission
(Fig. 18).
(22) Remove fill tube bracket bolts and pull tube
out of transmission. Retain fill tube seal. On 4X4
models, it will also be necessary to

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (29) Remove rear band adjusting lever, reaction
lever and pin (Fig. 41).
(30) Remove strut from rear band. Keep strut with
levers and pin for cleaning, inspection and assembly
reference.
(31) Remove r

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF NOTE: Do not use shop towels or rags to dry the
case (or any other transmission component) unless
they are made from lint-free materials. Lint will stick
to case surfaces and transmission components a