1998 DODGE RAM 1500 automatic transmission

(46) Install the transmission front cover into the
transmission case (Fig. 48).
(47) Install the outer snap-ring to hold the trans-
mission front cover into the transmission case (Fig.
48).
(48) Partially install the inner transmission front
cover snap-ring onto the oil pump (Fig. 48).
(49) Using Installer 8255, install the inner trans-
mission front cover snap-ring the remainder of the
way onto the oil pump (Fig. 49).(50) Install the valve body (Fig. 50). Verify that
the pin on the manual lever has properly engaged
the TRS selector plate. Tighten the valve body to
transmission case bolts to 12 N´m (105 in.lbs.).
CAUTION: The primary oil filter seal MUST be fully
installed flush against the oil pump body. DO NOT
install the seal onto the filter neck and attempt to
install the filter and seal as an assembly. Damage to
the transmission will result.
(51) Install a new primary oil filter seal in the oil
pump inlet bore. Seat the seal in the bore with the
butt end of a hammer, or other suitable tool.
(52) Install the primary oil filter and the oil cooler
return filter (Fig. 51). Tighten the screw to hold the
primary oil filter to the valve body to 4.5 N´m (40
in.lbs.). Using Oil Filter Wrench 8321, tighten the
cooler return oil filter to the transmission case to 14
N´m (125 in.lbs.).
(53) Apply RTV silicone to the oil pan and install
the transmission oil pan. Tighten the bolts to 12 N´m
(105 in.lbs.).
(54) Install the input, output, and line pressure
sensors (Fig. 52). Tighten the bolts to 12 N´m (105
in.lbs.).
(55) Install the manual shift lever from the trans-
mission. Torque the retaining cross-bolt to 16 N´m
(140 in.lbs.).
INSTALLATION
(1) Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats
for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the
hub and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus
cloth if necessary. Verify that the converter hub
Fig. 48 Install the Transmission Front Cover
1 - INNER SNAP-RING
2 - TRANSMISSION COVER
3 - OUTER SNAP-RING
Fig. 49 Seat Snap-Ring Using Tool 8255
1 - TOOL 8255
2 - SNAP-RING
Fig. 50 Install Valve Body Assembly
1 - VALVE BODY TO CASE BOLT (6)
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o-ring is properly installed and is free of any debris.
The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump
seal at installation.
(2) If a replacement transmission is being
installed, transfer any components necessary, such as
the manual shift lever and shift cable bracket, from
the original transmission onto the replacement trans-
mission.
(3) Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission
fluid.
(4) Align converter and oil pump.(5) Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then
rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in
pump gears.
(6) Check converter seating with steel scale and
straightedge (Fig. 53). Surface of converter lugs
should be at least 13mm (1/2 in.) to rear of straight-
edge when converter is fully seated.
(7) Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.
(8) Position transmission on jack and secure it
with chains.
(9) Check condition of converter driveplate.
Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged.
Also be sure transmission dowel pins are seated
in engine block and protrude far enough to
hold transmission in alignment.
(10) Apply a light coating of MopartHigh Temp
Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear
pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
(11) Raise transmission (Fig. 54) and align the
torque converter with the drive plate and transmis-
sion converter housing with the engine block.
(12) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower
or tilt transmission to align the converter housing
with engine block dowels.
(13) Carefully work transmission forward and over
engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in
crankshaft. Verify that no wires, or the transmission
vent hose, have become trapped between the engine
block and the transmission.
(14) Install two bolts to attach the transmission to
the engine.
(15) Install remaining torque converter housing to
engine bolts. Tighten to 68 N´m (50 ft.lbs.).
Fig. 51 Install Primary Oil and Cooler Filters
1 - PRIMARY OIL FILTER
2 - COOLER RETURN FILTER
3 - COOLER RETURN FILTER BYPASS VALVE
4 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 52 Install Input, Output, and Line Pressure
Sensors
1 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
2 - LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
3 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
Fig. 53 Checking Torque Converter Seating - Typical
1 - SCALE
2 - STRAIGHTEDGE
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(16) Install transfer case, if equipped. Tighten
transfer case nuts to 35 N´m (26 ft.lbs.).
(17) Install rear support to transmission. Tighten
bolts to 47 N´m (35 ft.lbs.).
(18) Lower transmission onto crossmember and
install bolts attaching transmission mount to cross-
member. Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts
to 47 N´m (35 ft.lbs.). Tighten the clevis bracket to
rear support bolt to 68 N´m (50 ft.lbs.).
(19) Remove engine support fixture.
(20) Connect gearshift cable to transmission.
(21) Connect wires to solenoid and pressure switch
assembly (Fig. 55) connector, input (Fig. 56) and out-
put (Fig. 57) speed sensors, and line pressure sensor
(Fig. 58). Be sure transmission harnesses are prop-
erly 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
inside the converter.
Fig. 54 Install Transmission
1 - ENGINE
2 - TRANSMISSION
Fig. 55 Connect Transmission Solenoid
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
Fig. 56 Connect Input Speed Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
Fig. 57 Connect Output Speed Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
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(22) Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts.
Tighten bolts to 31 N´m (270 in. lbs.).
(23) Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(24) Connect cooler lines to transmission.
(25) Install transmission fill tube.
(26) Install exhaust components, if necessary.(27) Install the structural dust cover (Fig. 59)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUC-
TURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) onto the trans-
mission and the engine.
(28) Align and connect propeller shaft(s).
(29) Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
(30) Install any skid plates removed previously.
(Refer to 13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION)
(31) Lower vehicle.
(32) Fill transmission with MopartATF +4, Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.
Fig. 58 Connect Line Pressure Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
Fig. 59 Transmission Collar
1 - ENGINE
2 - STRUCTURAL DUST COVER
3 - TRANSMISSION
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SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS
HYDRAULIC FLOW IN PARK/NEUTRAL
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HYDRAULIC FLOW IN NEUTRAL OVER 8MPH
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HYDRAULIC FLOW IN REVERSE
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HYDRAULIC FLOW IN REVERSE BLOCK
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