Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
The valve body can be removed for service without having to remove the transmission assembly.
The valve body can be disassembled for cleaning and inspection of the individual components. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly for proper
procedures.
REMOVAL
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove any necessary skid plates.
4. Disconnect wires at the solenoid and pressure switch assembly connector.
5. Position drain pan under transmission oil pan.
6. Remove transmission oil pan.
7. Remove the primary oil filter from valve body.
Fig. 40
8. Remove bolts attaching valve body to transmission case (Fig. 40).
9. Lower the valve body and work the electrical connector out of transmission case.
10. Separate the valve body from the transmission.
INSTALLATION
1. Check condition of seals on valve body and the solenoid and pressure switch assembly. Replace seals if cut or worn.
2. Place TRS selector plate in the PARK position.
3. Place the transmission in the PARK position.
4. Lubricate seal on the solenoid and pressure switch assembly connectors with petroleum jelly.
5. Position valve body in transmission and align the manual lever on. the valve body to the pin on the transmission manual shift lever.
6. Seat valve body in case and install one or two bolts to hold valve body in place.
7. Tighten valve body bolts alternately and evenly to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque.
8. Install new fluid filter on valve body. Tighten filter screws to 4.5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) torque.
9. Connect the solenoid and pressure switch assembly connector.
10. Install Oil Pan. Tighten pan bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque,
11. Install any skid plates removed previously. Refer to Body and Frame, for the appropriate procedures.
12. Lower vehicle and fill transmission with Mopar ATF +4, type 9602 fluid.
13. Check and adjust gearshift cable, if necessary.
