Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
The valves contained within the valve body (1) include the following:
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Regulator valve (8)
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Solenoid switch valve (7)
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Manual valve (5)
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Converter clutch switch valve (6)
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Converter clutch control valve (4)
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Torque converter regulator valve (2)
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Low/Reverse switch valve (3)
In addition, the valve body also contains the thermal valve, #2, 3, 4 & 5 check balls and the 2/4 accumulator assembly.
Operation
OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to 42RLE Automatic Transmission Schematics and Diagrams for a visual aid in determining valve location, operation and design.
THERMAL VALVE
The thermal valve (1) is a bi-metallic shudder valve that helps control the venting rate of oil pressure in the underdrive clutch passage during release of