Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
4. Tag these springs as they are removed for reassembly.
Valve Body Replacement
1. Drain transmission and remove oil pan.
2. Loosen clamp bolts and remove throttle and/or gear selector levers from manual lever.
3. Remove neutral safety switch.
4. Place a drain pan under transmission and remove the ten valve body to transmission bolts. Hold valve body in place while removing bolts.
5. Carefully lower valve body. Pull valve body forward to disengage parking control rod. It may be necessary to rotate output shaft to permit parking
control rod to clear sprag.
6. Remove accumulator piston and spring from transmission case. Inspect piston for nicks, scores and wear. Inspect spring for distortion. Inspect
rings for freedom in piston grooves and wear or breakage. Replace parts as necessary.
CAUTION: Never clamp any portion of the valve body or transfer plate in a vise. Any slight distortion of the aluminum body or the transfer plate
will result in sticking valves, excessive leakage or both. When removing or installing valves or plugs, slide them in or out carefully; do not use
force.
42RE/42RH/46RH/47RH 4-Speed
1. Raise and support vehicle with transmission in Neutral position.
2. Drain fluid and remove oil pan.
3. Loosen clamp bolts, then remove throttle and manual valve levers from manual lever shaft.
4. Remove neutral switch, then filter.
5. Disconnect lock-up solenoid electrical connector, then push connector through case.
6. Remove valve body attaching screws, then lower valve body enough to remove accumulator piston and piston springs.
7. Disengage park rod by pushing valve body forward.
8. Remove manual lever shaft and solenoid connector from case. Lower valve body, rotate it away from case, then pull park rod out of sprag and
remove valve body.
9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure neutral switch is not installed prior to valve body, as valve body cannot be installed when switch is in place.
b. Place valve body manual lever in low position when installing park rod into sprag.
c. Tighten valve body attaching bolts and oil pan bolts to specifications.
d. Fill transmission with MOPAR ATF+4 Type 9602 , or equivalent.
