W350 1 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 1 4-bbl (1988)
Idle Speed: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 211390
Date: 900409
A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement
Models
1988-89 B/AB, D/AD, N/AN Bodies
Subject
Automatic Transmission Harsh Engagement A500, A998 or A999 Transmission
Index
TRANSMISSION
Date
April 9, 1990
No.
21-13-90
(C21-33-9)
P-1040
BODY CODE LEGEND
B/AB - RAM VAN/WAGON (RWD) D/AD - RAM PICKUP/RAM CAB & CHASSIS/RAMCHARGER (RWD,4WD) POWER RAM CAB &
CHASSIS (4WD) N/AN - DAKOTA/DAKOTA SPORT/DAKOTA CONVERTIBLE DAKOTA CAB & CHASSIS
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-26-89 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. AN
ADDITIONAL VALVE BODY SEPARATOR PLATE HAS BEEN LISTED UNDER "PARTS REQUIRED".
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Customer complaint of harsh transmission engagement when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL to DRIVE with the engine at normal curb idle.
PARTS REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This procedure outlines the proper method to correct automatic transmission harsh engagement problems.
1.
Check and correct the following before proceeding with a transmission repair:
A.
Check engine idle speed as specified on the emission label.
B.
Inspect the motor mounts for damage, loose fasteners or misassembled components.
C.
Inspect the propeller shaft and rear axle assembly for excessive backlash.
D.
Inspect the rear springs for loose U-bolts and loose or misassembled hangers.
If no deficiencies are found, continue with the following procedure.
2.
Using the appropriate Service Manual, remove the transmission from the vehicle.
