RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 21-11-97A
Date: 970905
A/T - Buzz Sound Shifting Into reverse
NO: 21-11-97 Rev.A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Sep. 5, 1997
SUBJECT:
Reverse Buzz (46RE)
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-11-97 WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUG. 15, 1997 WHICH
SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE CHANGES TO
THE REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.
MODELS:
1996-1997 (AB)
Ram Van/Wagon
1996
(AN)
Dakota
1996-1997 (BR)
Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Buzz sound when shifting into reverse. This condition may be more noticeable on a cold vehicle that has been parked outside overnight.
DIAGNOSIS:
Starting with a cold vehicle (parked outside overnight), start the engine and shift the transmission from park to reverse and from drive to reverse several
times while listening for a buzz sound when in reverse. The buzz may be more noticeable with the windows down or from outside the cab. If the buzz
occurs when in reverse, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04897877AA
Package, Reverse Buzz
1
02464324
Gasket, Pan
AR (Qts)
04798233
Fluid, ATF +2 Type 7176
AR (1)
03515996
Filter, fluid
AR (1)
06030910
Seal, Reaction Pin
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves removing the overdrive unit, propeller shafts, and (transfer case if applicable) and replacing the rear band adjusting lever, reaction
lever and strut with high ratio components along with replacement of the regulator valve pressure plug and sleeve.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
21-15-05-96
2.7 Hrs.
Optional Equipment:
21-15-05-60
4X4 Equipped BR
1.7 Hrs.
4X4 Equipped AN
1.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Propeller Shaft and Transfer Case (If Equipped)
1.
Shift the transmission into park and the transfer case into neutral.
2.
Record all radio presets and disconnect the negative battery cable.
3.
Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
4.
Remove the transfer case skid plate if so equipped.
5.
Mark the front and rear propeller shafts and U-joints for alignment reference and remove the shafts.
