RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (2000)
Fig. 147
21. Verify that solenoid wire harness is properly routed (Fig. 147). Solenoid harness must be clear of manual lever and park rod and not be pinched
between accumulator housing and cover.
GOVERNOR BODY, SENSOR AND SOLENOID
1. Turn valve body assembly over so accumulator side of transfer plate is facing down.
2. Install new O-rings on governor pressure solenoid and sensor.
3. Lubricate solenoid and sensor O-rings with clean transmission fluid.
4. Install governor pressure sensor in governor body.
5. Install governor pressure solenoid in governor body. Push solenoid in until it snaps into place in body.
6. Position governor body gasket on transfer plate.
7. Install retainer plate on governor body and around solenoid. Be sure solenoid connector is positioned in retainer cutout.
8. Align screw holes in governor body and transfer plate. Then install and tighten governor body screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Connect harness wires to governor pressure solenoid and governor pressure sensor.
10. Install fluid filter and pan.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Fill transmission with recommended fluid and road test vehicle to verify repair.
Removal and Installation
OVERVIEW
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 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Service and
Repair, Disassembly and Assembly.
The only replaceable valve body components are:
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Manual lever.
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Manual lever washer, seal, E-clip, and shaft seal.
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Manual lever detent ball.
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Throttle lever.
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Fluid filter.
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Pressure adjusting screw bracket.
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Governor pressure solenoid.
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Governor pressure sensor (includes transmission temperature thermistor).
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Converter clutch/overdrive solenoid assembly an~ harness.
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Governor housing gasket.
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Solenoid case connector O-rings.
The remaining valve body components are serviced only as part of a complete valve body assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Shift transmission into NEUTRAL.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove gearshift and throttle levers from shaft of valve body manual lever.
