Magnum V6-2.7L VIN R (2005)
Technical Service Bulletin # 21-006-04A
Date: 041006
A/T - 42RLE Shift Shudder
NUMBER: 21-006-04 REV. A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: October 6, 2004
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 21-006-04, DATED APRIL 27, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR
FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES UPDATES FOR THE REPAIR PROCEDURES, PART
NUMBERS, LABOR OPERATION TIMES AND A NOTE.
SUBJECT:
Shudder During Shifts
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flushing the transmission and **replacing the transmission fill tube**.
MODELS:
2005
(LX)
300/Magnum
NOTE:
**This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 42RLE transmission (Sales Code DG6) built before August 29, 2004**.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Shudder felt during shifts. The shudder is most noticeable with partial application of torque converter clutch in 3rd and 4th gear.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Test drive the vehicle to verify the condition.
2.
Visually inspect the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for water contamination (use a service dipstick, Miller Special Tool 9336). ATF
contaminated with water will have a milky appearance but may not be readily apparent at lower concentration levels, 0.5% water concentration
will cause shift shudder. The visual inspection may not be conclusive.
3.
Document result of the visual inspection on the repair order.
4.
Perform the Repair Procedure if the shift quality test drive confirmed shift shudder exists regardless of the outcome of the visual inspection.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: