2003 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIRECT DRIVE POWERFLOW
The vehicle has accelerated and reached the shift
point for the 2-3 upshift into direct drive (Fig. 8).
When the shift takes place, the front band is
released, and the front clu

Page 1978 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual FOURTH GEAR POWERFLOW
Fourth gear overdrive range is electronically con-
trolled and hydraulically activated. Various sensor
inputs are supplied to the powertrain control module
to operate the overdri

Page 1979 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CLUTCH AND BAND APPLICATION CHART
SHIFT
LEVER
POSITIONTRANSMISSION CLUTCHES AND BANDS OVERDRIVE CLUTCHES
FRONT
CLUTCHFRONT
BANDREAR
CLUTCHREAR
BANDOVER-
RUNNING
CLUTCHOVER-
DRIVE
CLUTCHDIRECT
CLUTCHOV

Page 1980 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Pressure Test Port Locations
Test ports are located at both sides of the transmis-
sion case (Fig. 9).
Line pressure is checked at the accumulator port
on the right side of the case. The front servo p

Page 1981 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Test Four - Transmission In Reverse
This test checks pump output, pressure regulation
and the front clutch and rear servo circuits. Use 300
psi Test Gauge C-3293-SP for this test.
(1) Leave vehicle on

Page 1982 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIR TESTING
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH AND BAND
OPERATION
Air-pressure testing can be used to check transmis-
sion front/rear clutch and band operation. The test can
be conducted with

Page 1983 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual TORQUE CONVERTER LEAK POINTS
Possible sources of converter leaks are:
²Leaks at the weld joint around the outside diam-
eter weld.
²Leaks at the converter hub weld.
CONVERTER HOUSING AREA LEAK CORRE

Page 1984 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HARSH ENGAGEMENT
(FROM NEUTRAL TO
DRIVE OR REVERSE)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add Fluid
2. Throttle Linkage Mis-adjusted. 2. Adjust linkage - setting