2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CLEANING
Remove and discard the servo piston seal ring (Fig.
223). Then clean the servo components with solvent
and dry with compressed air. Replace either spring if
collapsed, distorted or broken. Re

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual ADJUSTMENT
Check linkage adjustment by starting engine in
PARK and NEUTRAL. Adjustment is acceptable if
the engine starts in only these two positions. Adjust-
ment is incorrect if the engine starts in

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual where between full ON and full OFF. The constant
ON and duty cycled versions control the voltage
across the solenoid to allow either full flow or no flow
through the solenoids valve.
OPERATION
When a

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual ADJUSTMENTS - TRANSMISSION THROTTLE
VALVE CABLE
A correctly adjusted throttle valve cable will cause
the throttle lever on the transmission to move simul-
taneously with the throttle body lever from t

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
(1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
(2) Remove air cleaner if necessary.
(3) Disconnect cable end from attachment stud.
Carefully slide cable off stud. Do not pry or pull
ca

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual TORQUE CONVERTER
DESCRIPTION
The torque converter (Fig. 232) is a hydraulic
device that couples the engine crankshaft to the
transmission. The torque converter consists of an
outer shell with an inter

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual IMPELLER
The impeller (Fig. 233) is an integral part of the
converter housing. The impeller consists of curved
blades placed radially along the inside of the housing
on the transmission side of the co

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual STATOR
The stator assembly (Fig. 235) is mounted on a sta-
tionary shaft which is an integral part of the oil
pump. The stator is located between the impeller and
turbine within the torque converter c