Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Transmission Fluid Temperature Chart
Inspect bottom of pan and magnet for excessive amounts of metal. A light coating of clutch material on the bottom of the pan does not indicate a
problem unless accompanied by a slipping condition or shift lag. If fluid and pan are contaminated with excessive amounts or debris, refer to Testing
and Inspection.
CLEANING
1. Using a suitable solvent, clean pan and magnet.
2. Using a suitable gasket scraper, clean original sealing material from surface of transmission case and the transmission pan.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new oil filter seal into the bottom of the oil pump.
NOTE: Do not attempt to install the seal onto the oil filter first and then into the oil pump. An unsatisfactory seal between the oil pump and filter
will result, allowing air to be drawn into the pump.
2. Place replacement filter in position on valve body and into the oil pump.
3. Install screws to hold filter to valve body (Fig. 36). Tighten screws to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install new cooler return filter onto the transmission. Torque the filter to 14.12 Nm (125 in. lbs.).
5. Place bead of Mopar RTV sealant onto the transmission case sealing surface.
6. Place pan in position on transmission.
7. Install screws to hold pan to transmission. Tighten bolts to 11.8 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
8. Lower vehicle and fill transmission with Mopar ATF +4, type 9602 fluid.
