The main differences between the two versions concern the larger input and output shafts used in the heavy duty version. This is located just behind the engine oil pan and faces the front of the vehicle. First let headlights cool down if they have been on. Need help to choose a Portable Generator by Honda can help you save time. Any fluid leak is nothing but frustrating, no. Five of the transmissions are automatic and three are manual.
This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. This article applies to the Dodge Ram 2nd and 3rd generation 1994-2008. You change the transmission oil by removing the transmission oil pan this can be quite messy. If you wish to avoid 5th gear failure, do not mash the throttle with the engine turning less than 1600 rpm while in 5th gear. The automatic transmission comes with 4, 5, or 6-speed gears, while the manual transmissions has only 5 or 6-speed gears.
The transfer case can get so hot that conventional gear lubricants will literally be cooked. It is a costly repair if you take it back to the dealer and are not under warranty. Remove the stick shift with cover closest to the transmission no need to remove the torx bolts for the top section. Dodge offered eight different transmission models in their Ram trucks. You want to be sure that the core is the problem before you undertake this process. Then support the caliper with wire or bungee cord or whatever.
Put jack under transmission, remove the strut that runs across the frame and pull transmission backwards. Place a trans jack under the trans. Answer I know on my 99 Ram 1500 you can reset the dash warning lights by having key off, then hold in the Odometer button. Most Dodge vans have a drain plug for draining the torque converter. The ducting was clean, no sign of debris to block the fan except for pieces of fan blades.
Replace the filter at the same time. Once you reach the fill hole with 4 quarts, you can pour the two extra quarts in the shift top where the shifter stick is located. Drain about 1 gallon of coolant from the radiator Remove this housing Note how thermostat is insta … lled Clean both surfaces Replace thermostat and gasket Re-fill coolant slowly to prevent an air lock Start engine and look for leaks Run engine to normal operating temperature with heater on Re-check coolant level its all dependent of the engine size if its 3. Correct lubricant fill level is to the bottom edge of the fill plug hole Check fill level only … when the transmission is level. The gaskets on the 4. Slideshow: A host of new upgrades make the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty more relevant than ever. There is a bleed screw on the caliper.
The catch is that the convenient door is on the back of the box and you have to remove the heater box to get to it. He told me to use Castrol. Which transmission was installed depended on which engine the truck has. The shift lever is located in the shift cover bolted to the top of the shift cover and operates the shift forks and rails directly. Raise the truck enough to clear the transmission bell housing and put on jack stands. Using helical gearing with all speed gears in constant mesh and all speeds synchronized, this transmission will handle 450 ft-lbs of torque, and vehicles with a combined gross weight of 19,000 pounds.
The fluid container must state specifically that it is rated for Chrysler vehicals. The inhibitor mechanism is located in the shift cover. Remove the neutral light switch. It is beefed up internally with wide ratio gearing for better acceleration and higher fuel economy from the diesel engine. The photos have been reposed here. On my van, the resistors are fine but the gidget is open circuit, or else it's a capacitor to stop radio interference. Its easier if you use a closed ended wrench with tube running through it to do this.
Now also support the new caliper near the old one. This … is on the front of the bottle and pretty easy to see. This article applies to the Dodge Ram 1994-2001. I'm sure there's something I missed. It includes the weight of passengers, cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer. The transmission can easily withstand higher torque from diesels with aftermarket power kits, but transmission life will be reduced in proportionately.