This also results in the cruise function to not cancel when brakes are applied. This pickup has had light duty, has been serviced on a regular basis and has not been abused in any manner. Then, use a large flat head screwdriver or small pry bar to wedge between the flywheel teeth and the bell housing to turn the engine in order to gain access to the next bolt hole. When it reaches this point it seems to not want to shift. Also several quarts of new transmission fluid.
If it doesn't start, your neutral safety switch is out of align. Looks like my truck made it further than most of the other Dodge Rams being cited in this forum: nearly 215,000 miles, in fact. Eventually when the problem could not be corrected and the 'jerking' became nearly continuous, we were told to take the pickup to a transmission shop. Now it's on the side of the road!!! Move the cable end away from the battery post. And i was warned buy so many not to buy a dodge lmao. With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts.
I took the oil to a local mechanic I had not used before. If the front of the transmission is allowed to tilt downward, the converter may slide out of the transmission and fall hard to the floor. It was only a qt low so I added a qt. No drive, reverse and grinds when i put in park. I think I swatted at a mosquito and made that huge hole over the radio, lol. Wrap tool around line with smooth round end facing the connector Figure 6.
To fix the overheating there is a cooler kit that you can buy. You will have to loosen it up and move it just a fraction till the starter clicks on. Right now it is at the dealer. At a minimum, the crossover pipe must be removed. Push line into connector until line stops Figure 2. I tore out the trans agine and replaced all hard parts and seals, new shift kit,torque conv, and trans cooler.
Will I have to put the truck on a lift to remove and install both lines? My first thought was that the governor sil had got junk in it, so i replaced it. With the proper tools there are no special tools needed , one can change a Dodge transmission in his driveway. Follow instructions provided with product. Complete removal of the starter is normally not necessary. The 94-01 2nd gen Rams are a kick-ass truck, and if you take care of it, it'll take care of you. Warranties for a used transmission is only 30 days, 60 days, 90 days or 6 months. Now, slide the transmission out from underneath the vehicle.
If you feel the truck takes off in 2nd gear you need to replace the transducer and governor pressure switch inside the trans pan on the pass side of the valve body. If not, you can remove it later from underneath. This seems to be a regular problem, as this part is back ordered at the Chrysler dealership. Removing the transmission mount bolts or nuts allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member. Check your Vehicle Owner's Manual for the code or contact the service department of any auto dealership that sells your make vehicle for assistance.
Pull back on the line to ensure that the connector is locked in place 15-30 lbs. He told me that it can stick, but it isn't likely. The vehicle was taken to a transmission technician where he informed the contact that the failure was common and could not be repaired. Note: You should be placing nuts and bolts in their labeled containers as you remove them. As far as woking on the ground, the truck should be high enough for you to do it. When the switch fails, the engine may not crank or it may start in gear. Get both starter bolts started before fully tightening the bolts.
I love my truck ,it has treated me well over the years. Check the line surfaces for burrs on existing or replacement parts. R emanufactured transmissions carry a longer, 3 year, nationwide warranty with additional upgrades while a rebuilt unit generally carries up to a 1 or 2 year warranty and upgrades vary from shop to shop. Continue wiggling the torque converter and rotating it back and forth while pushing in until it is fully engaged. You may need to raise or lower the jack slightly or move it slightly to one side or the other to line up the dowels with the dowel holes. Shortly after, at about 52k mi, i found myself having my truck towed in for its first tranny replacement. The converter is very heavy and filled with fluid — if it falls, it could injure you or your assistant.
Also, wrap tape around the joint caps to keep them from falling off and the pins from falling out of the caps. When the transmission is in position, carefully slide the jack forward until the bell housing touches the back of the engine. I have the 46re transmission in my 4x4. Maybe i should have the damn thing melted down. With the transmission balanced on the jack, slide the jack under the vehicle. Use a small round file to remove any burs. They keep it for a week, drove it 3 days rpm runs around 3000, at65 mph.