2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the overdrive piston (Fig. 179).
(2) Remove the overdrive piston retainer bolts.
(3) Remove overdrive piston retainer.
(4) Remove case gasket.
(5) Tap old cam out of case with p

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (11) Remove piston retainer from case. Cover
retainer with plastic sheeting, or paper to keep it
dust free.
(12) Clean case and cam thoroughly. Be sure any
chips/shavings generated during cam installa

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (16) Stand transmission case upright on bellhous-
ing.
(17) Position Guide Ring 8114-1 on outer edge of
overdrive piston retainer.
(18) Position Seal Guide 8114-3 on inner edge of
overdrive piston ret

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PARK/NEUTRAL
POSITION SWITCH
The center terminal of the park/neutral position
switch is the starter-circuit terminal. It provides the
ground for th

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual exerted is downward (gravity), however, the principle
remains the same no matter which direction is taken.
The pressure created in the fluid is equal to the force
applied, divided by the piston area.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual PLANETARY GEARTRAIN/
OUTPUT SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
The planetary gearsets (Fig. 193) are designated as
the front, rear, and overdrive planetary gear assem-
blies and located in such order. A simple planeta

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (4) Remove tabbed thrust washer from driving
shell (Fig. 197). Note washer position for assembly
reference.
(5) Remove sun gear and driving shell as assembly
(Fig. 198).
(6) Remove tabbed thrust washe

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Inspect the planetary gear sets and annulus gears.
The planetary pinions, shafts, washers, and retaining
pins are serviceable. However, if a pinion carrier is
damaged, the entire planetary