1993 DODGE TRUCK overdrive switch

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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION-32RH/36RH/37RH/42RH/46RH
21-107

42RH/46RH
OVERDRIVE
DIAGNOSIS

Condition
Possible
Cause
Correction

NO
4-3 DOWNSHIFT 1. Circuit wiring and/or connectors shorted
2. Converter clutch solenoid not venting
3. Overdrive solenoid not venting

4.
3-4 shift, shuttle, timing
valve,
or accumulator malfunction
5. Powertrain control module malfunction

6.
T.P.S.
malfunction
7.
Sensor
or sensor wiring problem 1. Test wiring and connectors,
with
test lamp

and
volt/ohmmeter; repair wiring as

necessary;
replace connectors and/or

harnesses
as required
2. Remove valve body and replace solenoid if seized or shorted
3. Remove valve body and replace solenoid if seized or shorted
4. Remove valve body; remove and disassemble lower housing and 3-4 accumulator
housing;

replace
seals
and clean valves as necessary;
be sure all valves slide
freely
in bores
5. Check operation
with
DRB II
scan
tool; replace controller only if faulty
6. Replace
T.P.S.

7. Check coolant and transmission
temperature
sensors,
speed sensor, and overdrive control
switch

NO
4-3 DOWNSHIFT WHEN

CONTROL
SWITCH
IS

TURNED
OFF 1. Control switch open-shorted
2. Overdrive solenoid wiring or connectors faulty
3. Overdrive or converter clutch solenoid not venting
4. Powertrain control module malfunction
1.
Test and replace switch if faulty
2. Check solenoid wiring and connections for
shorts/grounds;
repair as necessary
3. Test solenoids and replace if seized or shorted
4. Test
with
DRB II
scan
tool; replace module if faulty

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IN-VEHICLE SERVSCE-32RH/36RH/37RH/42RH/46RH

(2) Install and tighten gear-to-body bolts finger
tight. Make sure oil passage in governor body aligns
with matching passage in gear. (3) Install assembled governor body and gear on
output shaft.
(4) Position governor body so valve shaft hole in
body aligns with matching hole in output shaft. Then slide body and park gear into place. (5) Install snap ring securing governor and park
gear to output shaft (Fig. 22).
(6) Tighten bolts attaching governor body to park
gear to 11 N»m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Assemble governor weights and spring. Secure
inner weight and spring in outer weight with snap
ring (Fig. 21).
(8) Install weight assembly in governor body and
install retaining snap ring (Fig. 21).
(9) Place governor valve on valve shaft. Insert shaft
in governor body, through governor weights and output
shaft. Be sure valve is properly seated in body.
(10) Secure valve shaft with small snap ring.
(11) Install output shaft bearing and extension
housing. Refer to procedure in this section.

GOVERNOR
AND
PARK LOCK SERVICE—42RH/
46RH

The governor and park lock components are located
within the overdrive unit and cannot be serviced in
the vehicle. The overdrive unit must be removed and disassem­
bled for access to the governor and park lock compo­
nents.
Refer to the 42RH/46RH overdrive unit service sec­
tions for repair procedures.

PARK
LOCK SERVICE—32RH/36RH/37RH
PARK LOCK
COMPONENT REMOVAL
(1) Remove extension housing as described in this
section. (2) Slide sprag shaft out of extension housing and
remove sprag and spring (Fig. 23).
(3) Remove snap ring and slide reaction plug and
pin assembly out of housing. (4) If park rod requires service, it will be necessary
to remove valve body. Refer to Valve Body Service
procedures in this section.

COMPONENT INSPECTION
Inspect the sprag shaft for scores and free move­
ment in the housing and sprag. Inspect the sprag and control rod springs for distortion and loss of tension.
Inspect the square lug on the sprag for broken

edges.
Check the lugs on the park gear for damage. Inspect the ball on the end of the control rod for
nicks and burrs. Also be sure the ball rotates freely.
J9221-249

Fig. 23
Park
Lock Components-32RH/36RH/37RH
PARK
LOCK
COMPONENT INSTALLATION

(1) Install reaction plug and pin assembly in hous­
ing and secure with new snap ring (Fig. 23).
(2) Position sprag and spring in housing and insert
sprag shaft. Be sure square lug on sprag is toward
park gear. Also be sure spring is positioned so it moves sprag away from gear.
(3) Replace park rod if necessary. (4) Install extension housing as described in this
section.

VALVE BODY
SERVICE

GENERAL SERVICE
INFORMATION
The valve body can be removed for service without
having to remove the entire transmission assembly. The valve body can be disassembled for cleaning
and inspection of the individual components. Refer to
the procedures in the Transmission Unit Subassem­
bly Overhaul section.
The only serviceable valve body components are

the:

• manual lever
• manual lever washer/seal/E-clip and shaft seal
• manual lever detent ball
• throttle lever
• fluid filter
• overdrive solenoid and connector assembly
• switch valve, spring and adjusting screw bracket • converter clutch solenoid The remaining valve body components are serviced
only as part of a complete valve body assembly.

VALVE
BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove oil pan and drain fluid.
(3) Loosen clamp bolts and remove throttle and
manual valve levers from manual lever shaft. (4) Remove park/neutral position switch. (5) Remove filter from valve body.
(6) Disconnect converter clutch solenoid wire from
case connector.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION

• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOWAL AND INSTALLATION

INDEX
page
Dverdrlve
Unit
Installation
150

Overdrive
Unit
Removal-42RH/46RH
........ 149

Pump
Oil
Seal
146

Starter
Ring Gear Replacement
144

Torque Converter
and
Drive
Plate
Service
..... 144

Transmission
and
Torque Converter
Installation—
2-Wheel Drive
146
page
Transmission
and
Torque Converter
Installation—
4-Wheel Drive
. . .' 148

Transmission
and
Torque Converter Removal— 2-Wheel Drive
142

Transmission
and
Torque Converter Removal
—
4-Wheel Drive
143

TRANSMISSION
AND
TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL—2-WHEEL DRIVE The
transmission and torque converter should
be removed as an assembly to avoid component damage. The converter drive plate, pump bush­
ing, or oil seal can be damaged if the converter
is left attached to the driveplate during removal. Be sure to remove the transmission and con­
verter as an assembly.
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Disconnect or remove exhaust components as
needed for service access.
(3) Remove engine-to-transmission struts, if
equipped. (4) Disconnect fluid cooler lines at transmission.
(5) Remove starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(6) Remove torque converter bolt access cover.
(7) Remove transmission oil pan, drain fluid and
reinstall pan. (8) Remove transmission fill tube bracket bolts and
remove tube and O-ring from transmission case. (9) Mark torque converter and drive plate for as­
sembly alignment (Fig. 1). Note that bolt holes in
crankshaft flange, drive plate and torque converter
all have one offset hole. (10) Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until
converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on
damper pulley bolt. (11) Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for as­
sembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove pro­
peller shaft (Fig. 2). (12) Disconnect wires from park/neutral position
switch and transmission solenoids. (13) Disconnect gearshift rod and torque shaft as­
sembly from brackets on transmission and frame

rail.
(14) Disconnect throttle valve rod (or cable) from
transmission throttle lever. (15) Disconnect vehicle speed sensor wires.
(16) Support engine with Fixture C-3487-A and
adapters, or a similar tool. (17) Support transmission with transmission jack.
Fig.
1 Marking Converter And
Driveplate
For

Alignment
Reference Secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
(18) Raise transmission slightly with jack to re­
lieve load on crossmember and insulator. (19) Remove bolts attaching transmission to insu­
lator and crossmember and remove crossmember and
brackets. (20) Remove bolts attaching converter housing to
engine block.
(21) Carefully work transmission and converter as­
sembly rearward until clear of engine block dowels and crankshaft. (22) Secure converter in housing with small
C-clamp attached to edge of housing. (23) Lower transmission and remove assembly
from under vehicle.
(24) Remove C-clamp and carefully slide converter
out of pump. Store converter on bench during service
operations. Cover converter hub with tape, card­
board, or paper to prevent dirt entry.

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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
21 - 149
10).
Surface of converter lugs should be approxi­
mately 13 mm (1/2 in.) to rear of straight edge when converter is fully seated.
(5) Temporarily secure converter in pump and
housing with C-clamp attached to housing edge, or
with metal strap attached across converter housing.
(6) Position transmission on jack. Secure transmis­
sion to jack with safety chains.
(7) Check condition of converter driveplate. Re­
place plate if cracked, distorted or damaged. If driveplate replacement was necessary, be sure
transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to held transmis­ sion in alignment.
(8) Coat pilot hub of torque converter with trans­
mission fluid.
(9) Raise transmission and align converter with
drive plate and crankshaft.
(10) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower
or tilt transmission to align converter housing with
dowels on engine block.
(11) Rotate converter to align marks scribed on
converter and driveplate. Offset holes in plate are
next to 1/8 in. hole in inner circle of plate (Fig. 1).
(12) Carefully work transmission forward and over
engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in crankshaft.
(13) Install bolts attaching converter housing to
engine.
(14) Install crossmember.
(15) Lower transmission onto crossmember and in­
stall bolts attaching transmission and insulator to
crossmember (Figs. 4 and 5). (16) Remove fixture used to support engine.
(17) Connect vehicle speed sensor wires. (18) Install new plastic retainer grommet on any
shift linkage rod or lever that was disconnected. Old
grommets should not be reused. Use pry tool to re­
move rod from grommet and cut away old grommet.
Use pliers to snap new grommet into lever and to snap rod into grommet. (19) Connect gearshift and throttle linkage to
transmission. (20) Connect wires to park/neutral position switch,
transmission solenoids and to oxygen sensor. Be sure
transmission harnesses are properly routed.

CAUTION:
It is essential
that
correct length
bolts
be

used
to
attach
the
converter
to the
driveplate.
Bolts

that
are too long
will
damage
the
clutch
surface
in
the converter. If new
bolts
are required, use the
bolts
specified in this procedure and in the parts
book
only.

(21) Verify converter bolt length. Bolt measure­
ment is from bottom (underside) of bolt head to end
of bolt threads. • On 9.5 in., 3-lug converter, bolts should be 11.7
mm (0.46 in.) long.
• On 9.5 in., 4-lug converter, bolts should be 13.2
mm (0.52 in.) long.
• On 10.0 in., 4-lug converter, bolts should be 13.2
mm (0.52 in.) long.
• On 10.75 in., 4-lug converter, bolts should be 11.2
mm (0.44 in.) long.
(22) Install torque converter bolts. Tighten bolts as
follows:
• On models with 9.5 in., 3-lug converter, tighten
bolts to 54 Nnn (40 ft. lbs.).
• On models with 9.5 in., 4-lug converter, tighten
bolts to 74 Nnn (55 ft. lbs.).
• On models with 10.0 in., 4-lug converter, tighten
bolts to 74 Nnn (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
• On models with 10.75 in., 4-lug converter, tighten
bolts to 31 Nnn (270 in. lbs.).
• On diesel models with 12.2 in. converter, tighten
bolts to 47 Nnn (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(23) Install converter housing access cover. (24) Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(25) Connect cooler lines to transmission.
(26) Install transmission fill tube. Install new
O-ring seal on tube before installation.
(27) Install any exhaust components removed for
service access. (28) Support transfer case on transmission jack.
Secure transfer case to jack with safety chains. (29) Install gasket on transmission adapter. Coat
gasket with Mopar perfect, seal, or silicone sealer be­
forehand. (30) Install transfer case on transmission. Tighten
transfer case attaching nuts to 47 Nnn (35 ft. lbs.) torque. (31) Remove jack supporting transfer case.
(32) Connect transfer case shift lever to range le­
ver. (33) Align and install propeller shafts. Tighten
clamp bolts to 19 Nnn 170 in. lbs.) torque. (34) Install transfer case skid plate and crossmem­
ber. (35) Lower vehicle.
(36) Fill transmission with Mopar ATF Plus, Type
7176, or Mopar Dexron II if ATF Plus is not readily
available. (37) Check and adjust gearshift, throttle valve and
transfer case shift linkages if necessary.

OVERDRIVE
UNIT
REMOVAL—42RH/46RH
The following removal and installation procedures
apply to the 42RH/46RH overdrive unit only. If the
complete transmission assembly must be removed,
refer to the Transmission And Converter Removal and Installation procedures. (1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.

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TRANSMISSION
0VERHAUL-42RH

J9321-133

Fig.
4 Overdrive
Spline
Alignment
Tool
Installation
(7) Remove overdrive piston from retainer (Fig. 5).
(8) Mount transmission unit on Repair Stand

Fig.
5 Overdrive
Piston
Removal—42RH C-3750-B or similar device.
(9) Remove pump oil seal with Special Tool C-3981
(Fig. 6). Be sure to tighten tool threads completely
into seal before using puller bolt to withdraw seal.
Fig.
6 Oil
Pump
Seal
Removal—42RH

I
(10) Remove park/neutral position switch (Fig. 7). •

Fig.
7 Park/Neutral Position
Switch
Removal/
Installation
(11) Remove oil pan bolts and remove oil pan and
gasket. Note location of oil pan magnet for assembly reference (Fig. 8).

J9121-115

Fig.
8 Oil Pan Magnet Position—42RH (12) Remove filter from valve body (Fig. 9). Keep
filter attaching screws with filter for assembly refer­
ence.
Filter screws are longer than valve body screws.
Fig.
9 Fluid
Filter
Removal/Installation—42RH

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TRANSMISSION
OVERHAUL-42RH
21 - 277 (47) Lubricate intermediate shaft splines and bushing
surfaces with transmission fluid or petroleum jelly.
(48) Install overdrive unit. Be sure governor tubes
are aligned with feed holes in piston retainer boss. Note that intermediate shaft is snug fit in overdrive
planetary gear and overrunning clutch. If overdrive unit will not seat fully, rotate overdrive output shaft slightly to align splines and try again.
(49) Apply 1-2 drops of Mopar thread adhesive (or
Loctite 242) to overdrive unit attaching bolts. Then install and tighten bolts to 34 N« (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(50) Install accumulator inner spring, piston and
outer spring (Fig. 161).
ACCUMULATOR
OUTER

Fig.
161 Installing
Accumulator
Piston
And
Springs—42RH
(51) Verify that park/neutral position switch has
not been installed in case. Valve body can not be in­ stalled if switch is in position.
(52) Install valve body as follows: (a) Start park rod into park pawl. If rod will not
slide past park pawl, pawl is engaged in park gear.
Rotate overdrive output shaft with socket to free
pawl and allow rod to engage.
(b) Align and seat valve body on case. Be sure
manual lever shaft and overdrive connector are
fully seated in case.
(c) Install and start all valve body attaching
bolts by hand. Then tighten bolts evenly, in a di­ agonal pattern to 12 N»m (105 in. lbs.) torque. Do
not overtighten valve body bolts. This could
result in distortion and cross leakage after in­ stallation..
(53) Install new filter on valve body. Tighten filter
screws to 4 N*m (35 in. lbs.).
(54) Adjust front and rear bands as follows: (a) Loosen band adjusting screw locknuts.
(b) Tighten each band adjusting screw to 5 Nnn
(72 in. lbs.) with torque wrench.
(c) Back off front band adjusting screw 2-1/2 turns.
(d) Back off rear band screw 4 turns.
(e) Tighten each adjusting screw locknut. Hold
adjusting screws with wrench to prevent turning
when tightening locknut. (55) Install seal on park/neutral position switch
(Fig. 162). Then install and tighten switch to 34 N«m
(25 ft. lbs.).
Fig.
162 Park/Neutral Position
Switch
Seal
Position
(56) Install magnet in oil pan. Magnet goes on
small protrusion at corner of pan. (57) Position new oil pan gasket on case and in­
stall oil pan. Tighten pan bolts to 17 N*m (13 ft. lbs.).
(58) Install new valve body manual shaft seal in
case (Fig. 163). Lubricate seal lip and manual shaft
with petroleum jelly. Start seal over shaft and into
case.
Seat seal with 15/16 inch, deep well socket.
(59) Install throttle valve and shift selector levers
on valve body manual lever shaft. (60) Cap or cover transmission openings (cooler line
fittings, filler tube bore, etc.) to prevent dirt entry.
(61) Install torque converter. Use C-clamp or metal
strap to hold converter in place for installation. (62) Mount transmission on jack for installation in
vehicle.
(63) Apply dielectric grease to terminal pins of so­
lenoid case connector and neutral switch.

CAUTION:
The
transmission
cooler
and
lines
must
be
reverse
flushed
if
overhaul
corrected
a
malfunc­

tion
that
generated
sludge,
metal
particles,
or
clutch
friction
material.
The
torque
converter
should

also
be replaced if
contaminated
by the
same
mal­

function.
Debris and
residue
not
flushed
from
the
cooler
and
lines
will
flow
back
into
the
transmission
and
converter.
The
result
could
be a
repeat
failure

and
shop
comeback.

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TRANSMISSION
OVERHAUL-46RH

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J932M33

Fig.
155
Checking
Alignment
Of Overdrive Planetary
Gear
And Overrunning
Clutch
Splines—46RH
(44) Carefully withdraw alignment tool from over­
drive unit.
(45) Lubricate intermediate shaft splines and
bushing surfaces with transmission fluid or petro­ leum jelly.
(46) Install overdrive unit. Be sure governor tubes
are aligned with feed holes in piston retainer boss.
Intermediate shaft is snug fit in overdrive planetary
gear and overrunning clutch. If overdrive unit will
not seat fully, rotate overdrive output shaft slightly
to align splines and try again.
(47) Apply 1-2 drops of Mopar thread adhesive (or
Loctite 242) to overdrive unit attaching bolts. Then
install and tighten bolts to 34 N» (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(48) Install accumulator inner spring, piston and
outer spring (Fig. 156).

ACCUMULATOR
OUTER

Fig.
156 Installing
Accumulator
Piston
And
Springs
(49) Verify that park/neutral position switch has
not been installed in case. Valve body can not be in­ stalled if switch is in position.
(50) Install valve body as follows: (a) Start park rod into park pawl. If rod will not
slide past park pawl, pawl is engaged in park gear.
Rotate overdrive output shaft with socket to free
pawl and allow rod to engage. (b) Align and seat valve body on case. Be sure
manual lever shaft and overdrive connector are
fully seated in case.
(c) Install and start all valve body attaching
bolts by hand. Then tighten bolts evenly, in a di­ agonal pattern to 12 Nnn (105 in. lbs.) torque. Do
not overtighten valve body bolts. This could result in distortion and cross leakage after in­ stallation..
(51) Install new filter on valve body. Tighten filter
screws to 4 Nnn (35 in. lbs.).
(52) Install seal on park/neutral position switch
(Fig. 157). Then install and tighten switch to 34 Nnn
(25 ft. lbs.).
Fig.
157 Park/Neutral Position
Switch
Seal
Position
(53) Adjust front and rear bands as follows:
(a) Loosen locknut on each band adjusting screw
4-5 turns.
(b) Tighten both adjusting screws to 8 Nnn (72
in. lbs.).
(c) Back off front band adjusting screw 2-1/2

turns.

(d) Back off rear band adjusting screw 2 turns.
(e) Hold each adjusting screw in position and
tighten locknuts to 34 Nnn (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(54) Install magnet in oil pan. Magnet goes on
small protrusion at corner of pan.
(55) Position new oil pan gasket on case and in­
stall oil pan. Tighten pan bolts to 17 Nnn (13 ft. lbs.).
(56) Install new valve body manual shaft seal in
case (Fig. 158). Lubricate seal lip and manual shaft
with petroleum jelly. Start seal over shaft and into
case.
Seat seal with 15/16 inch, deep well socket.
(57) Install throttle valve and shift selector levers
on valve body manual lever shaft. (58) Cap or cover transmission openings (cooler
line fittings, filler tube bore, etc.) to prevent dirt en­
try.
(59) Install torque converter. Use C-clamp or metal
strap to hold converter in place for installation. (60) Mount transmission on jack for installation in
vehicle.
(61) Apply dielectric grease to terminal pins of so­
lenoid case connector and neutral switch.

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TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER
CASE
SPECIFICATIONS
•
Overdrive Clutch
Fourth Gear Only Pressure should be
469-496
kPa
(68-72
psi) with closed throttle and increase to

620-896
kPa
(90-130
psi) at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle.
Line Pressure
(at accumulator) Closed Throttle

1000
rpm and above
372-414
kPa
(54-60
psi)
648 kPa (94 psi)
Front Servo Third Gear Only No more than
21
kPa (3 psi) lower than line pressure.
Rear Servo
1
Range
R Range No more then
21
kPa (3 psi) lower than line pressure. 1103 kPa (160 psi) at idle,
builds to 1862 kPa (270 psi) at 1600 rpm.
Governor D Range
Closed Throttle Pressure should respond smoothly to changes in mph and return to 0-7 kPa
(0-1
Vi

psi) when stopped with transmission in D,
1,
2. Pressure
above
7
kPa
(IV2
psi)
at
standstill
will
prevent
transmission
from
downshifting.

J9321-192

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION TORQUE DESCRIPTION TORQUE

Cooler Line Fittings 18 N-m (13 ft. lbs.)
Converter Bolts: 9.5 in.,
3-lug
converter 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.
9.5 in., 4-lug converter 74 N-m (55 ft. lbs. 10.0 in., 4-lug converter 74 N-m (55 ft. lbs.
10.75 in., 4-lug converter 31 N-m (270 in. lbs.
Crossmember Bolts/Nuts 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs. Driveplate Bolts 75 N-m (55 ft. lbs.
Extension Housing Bolts 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.
Front Band Reaction Pin Access Plug 17 N-m (13 ft. lbs.
Front Band Adjusting Screw Locknut 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.
Governor Body-to-Park Gear Bolts 11 N-m (8 ft. lbs.
Lockup Module Screws 4 N-m (35 in. lbs.
Neutral Switch 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter Screws 4 N-m (35 in. lbs.
Oil Pan Bolt 17 N-m (13 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Bolt 20 N-m (15 ft. lbs.
Overrunning Clutch Cam Set Screw (36RH/46RH) 5 N-m (40 in. lbs. Overrunning Clutch Cam Bolts 17 N-m (150 in. lbs.
Overdrive Compounder-to- Transmission Case Bolts 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.
Overdrive Piston Retainer Bolts (42RH/46RH) 17 N-m (150 in. lbs.
Pressure Test Port Plugs 14 N-m (10 ft. lbs.
Propeller Shaft Clamp Bolts 19 N-m (170 in. lbs.
Reaction Shaft Support Bolts 20 N-m (15 ft. lbs.
Rear
Band
Adjusting Screw Locknut 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.
Rear Mount Bolts/Nuts 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.
Rear Support Bolts (32RH/36RH) 17 N-m (150 in. lbs.
Solenoid Wiring Connector Screw 17 N-m (13 ft. lbs.
Solenoid-to-Transfer Plate Screw 4 N-m (35 in. lbs.
Speedometer Adapter Bolt 11 N-m (8 ft. lbs.
Valve Body Housing Screws 4 N-m (35 in. lbs.
Valve Body-to-Case Bolts 12 N-m (100 in. lbs.

J9221-157

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE TEST SPECIFICATIONS (42RH/46RH)