2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual SWITCH VALVE
When the transmission is in Drive Second before
the TCC application occurs (Fig. 266), the pressure
regulator valve is supplying torque converter pres-
sure to the switch valve. The switc

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Once the TCC control valve has moved to the right
(Fig. 267), line pressure is directed to the tip of the
switch valve, forcing the valve to the right. The
switch valve now vents oil from the front of

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual MANUAL VALVE
The manual valve (Fig. 268) is a relay valve. The
purpose of the manual valve is to direct fluid to the
correct circuit needed for a specific gear or driving
range. The manual valve, as t

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual BOOST VALVE
The boost valve (Fig. 269) provides increased fluid
apply pressure to the overdrive clutch during 3-4
upshifts (Fig. 270), and when accelerating in fourth
gear. The boost valve also serves

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not clamp any valve body component
in a vise. This practice can damage the component
resulting in unsatisfactory operation after assembly
and installation. Do not use pliers to

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (8) Turn valve body over and remove screws that
attach overdrive/converter solenoid assembly to valve
body (Fig. 275).
(9) Remove solenoid and harness assembly from
valve body (Fig. 276).(10) Remove b

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (12) Secure detent ball and spring with Retainer
Tool 6583 (Fig. 279).
(13) Remove park rod E-clip and separate rod from
manual lever (Fig. 280).(14) Remove E-clip and washer that retains throt-
tle l

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (16) Position pencil magnet next to detent housing
to catch detent ball and spring. Then carefully
remove Retainer Tool 6583 and remove detent ball
and spring (Fig. 283).
(17) Remove screws attaching