RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Fluid and Filter Replacement
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND FILTER REPLACEMENT
The service fluid fill after a filter change is approximately 3.8 liters (4.0 quarts).
REMOVAL
1. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
2. Place a large diameter shallow drain pan beneath the transmission pan.
3. Remove bolts holding front and sides of pan to transmission (Fig. 98).
4. Loosen bolts holding rear of pan to transmission.
5. Slowly separate front of pan and gasket away from transmission allowing the fluid to drain into drain pan.
6. Hold up pan and remove remaining bolt holding pan to transmission.
7. While holding pan level, lower pan and gasket away from transmission.
8. Pour remaining fluid in pan into drain pan.
9. Remove screws holding filter to valve body (Fig. 99).
10. Separate filter from valve body and pour fluid in filter into drain pan.
11. Dispose of used trans fluid and filter properly.
INSPECTION
Inspect bottom of pan and magnet for excessive amounts of metal or fiber contamination. A light coating of clutch or band material on the bottom of
the pan does not indicate a problem unless accompanied by slipping condition or shift lag. If fluid and pan are contaminated with excessive amounts or
debris, refer to Testing and Inspection.