RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
1.
Without disassembling the valve body, remove the regulator valve cover hiding the pressure plug and sleeve (Figure 4).
2.
Remove the existing pressure plug and sleeve and discard the old parts. Install the replacement parts from the kit.
3.
Reinstall the regulator valve cover and tighten the screws.
RE-Installation of Remaining Components
1.
Place valve body manual lever in low (1 position) so ball on rod will be easier to install in sprag.
2.
Position valve body in case and work end of park lock rod into and through pawl sprag. Move rod to check engagement.
3.
Install accumulator piston and springs. The inner spring has a smaller diameter.
4.
Swing valve body over piston and outer spring to hold it in place. Align accumulator piston and outer spring, manual lever shaft and electrical
connector in case.
5.
Seat valve body in case and install the bolts. Alternately tighten each bolt to 11 Nm (100 in lbs).
6.
Install the fluid filter. Replace as necessary p/n 03515996.
7.
Install throttle and gearshift levers on valve body manual shaft.
8.
Check and adjust front band if necessary.
9.
Connect solenoid case connector wires.
10.
Install the oil pan with a new gasket p/n 02464324. Tighten the pan bolts to 17 Nm (13 ft lbs).
11.
If applicable, mount the transfer case on a jack and secure with chains.
12.
Align transfer case and transmission shaft and install transfer case on transmission. Tighten the transfer case bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft lbs).
13.
Connect the vent hose.
14.
Connect indicator switch harness to transfer case, if necessary. Secure wire harness to clips on transfer case.
15.
Align and connect propeller shafts. Tighten attaching bolts to 19 Nm (170 in lbs).
16.
Lower vehicle.
17.
Fill transmission with Mopar ATF +2, type 7176 fluid p/n 04798233.
18.
Reconnect the negative battery cable and set radio presets recorded in step 2 of the first procedure.
19.
Adjust the gearshift linkage and throttle valve cable if necessary.
