RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
3. Check condition of seals on accumulator piston (Fig. 347). Install new piston seals, if necessary.
4. Place valve body manual lever in low (1 position) so ball on park lock rod will be easier to install in spray.
5. Lubricate shaft of manual lever with petroleum jelly. This will ease inserting shaft through seal in case.
6. Lubricate seal rings on valve body harness connector with petroleum jelly.
7. Position valve body in case and work end of park lock rod into and through pawl spray. Turn propeller shaft to align spray and park lock teeth if
necessary. The rod will click as it enters pawl. Move rod to check engagement.
CAUTION: It is possible for the park rod to displace into a cavity just above the pawl sprag during installation. Make sure the rod is actually engaged
in the pawl and has not displaced into this cavity.
8. Install accumulator springs and piston into case. Then swing valve body over piston and outer spring to hold it in place.
9. Align accumulator piston and outer spring, manual lever shaft and electrical connector in case.
10. Then seat valve body in case and install one or two bolts to hold valve body in place.
11. Tighten valve body bolts alternately and evenly to 11 Nm (100 inch lbs.) torque.
12. Install new fluid filter on valve body. Tighten filter screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.) torque.
13. Install throttle and gearshift levers on valve body manual lever shaft.
14. Check and adjust front and rear bands if necessary.
15. Connect solenoid case connector wires.
16. Install oil pan and new gasket. Tighten pan bolts to 13.6 Nm (125 inch lbs.) torque.
17. Lower vehicle and fill transmission with Mopar ATE +4, type 9602, fluid.
18. Check and adjust gearshift and throttle valve cables, if necessary.
