RAM 3500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
32RH 3-Speed
The valve body can be disassembled for cleaning and inspection of the individual components. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly for proper
procedures.
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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Switch valve, spring, and pressure adjusting screw bracket.
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Converter clutch solenoid.
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Park rod and E-clip.
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.
4. Position drain pan under transmission oil pan.
5. Remove transmission oil pan and gasket.
6. Remove fluid filter from valve body.
7. Disconnect lock-up solenoid wire, if necessary.
8. Remove bolts attaching valve body to transmission case.
Accumulator Piston And Springs
9. Lower valve body enough to remove accumulator piston and springs.
10. Work manual lever shaft out of transmission case.
