RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Disassembly
46RE - Automatic Transmission
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not clamp any valve body component in a vise. This practice can damage the component resulting in unsatisfactory operation after
assembly and installation. Do not use pliers to remove any of the valves, plugs or springs and do not force any of the components out or
into place. The valves and valve body housings will be damaged if force is used. Tag or mark the valve body springs for reference as they
are removed. Do not allow them to become intermixed.
1. Disconnect wires from governor pressure sensor and solenoid.
2. Remove screws attaching governor body and retainer plate to transfer plate.
3. Remove retainer plate, governor body and gasket from transfer plate.
4. Remove governor pressure sensor from governor body.
5. Remove governor pressure solenoid by pulling it straight out of bore in governor body. Remove and discard solenoid O-rings if worn, cut, or torn.
6. Remove small shoulder bolt that secures solenoid harness case connector to 3-4 accumulator housing (Fig. 295). Retain shoulder bolt. Either tape
it to harness or thread it back into accumulator housing after connector removal.
7. Unhook overdrive/converter solenoid harness from 3-4 accumulator cover plate (Fig. 296).
