2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION
GENERAL
Component Metric Inch
Planetary end play 0.150-1.22
mm0.006-0.048
in.
Input shaft end play 0.86-2.13
mm0.034-0.084
in.
Clutch pack clearance/
Front.1.78-3.28
mm0.07

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual PRESSURE TEST
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
accum

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
RE TRANSMISSION
Flusher, Oil Cooler - 6906
Remover, Bushing - 6957
Installer, Bushing - 6951
Retainer, Detent Ball and Spring - 6583
Gauge, Block - 6312
Fixture, Engine Support - C-3487-

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Studs, Oil Pump Pilot - C-3288-B
Gauge, Pressure - C-3292
Gauge, Pressure - C-3293SP
Set, Dial Indicator - C-3339
Compressor, Spring - C-3422-B
Puller, Slide Hammer - C-3752
Gauge, Throttle Setting -

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Installer, Seal - C-3995-A
Handle, Universal - C-4171
Remover/Installer, Bushing - C-4470
Dial Caliper - C-4962
Set, Bushing Remover/Installer - C-3887-J
Nut, Bushing Remover - SP-1191, From kit C-388

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION
The accumulator (Fig. 60) is a hydraulic device
that has the sole purpose of cushioning the applica-
tion of a band or clutch. The accumulator consists of
a dual-land piston an

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
Both the accumulator and the 3-4 accumulator
function the same. Line pressure is directed to the
small end of the piston when the transmission is
placed into a DRIVE position (Fig. 62), bott

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual BANDS
DESCRIPTION
KICKDOWN (FRONT) BAND
The kickdown, or ªfrontº, band (Fig. 65) holds the
common sun gear of the planetary gear sets. The
front (kickdown) band is made of steel, and faced on
its in