RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997): Transmission and Drivetrain

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
- Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T6 pages
  - Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
  - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle255 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - A/T6 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
  - Band, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Band: › 21-11-97A › Sep › 97 › A/T - Buzz Sound Shifting Into reverse2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Band: › 21-11-97A › Sep › 97 › A/T - Buzz Sound Shifting Into reverse2 3 4 5
  - Clutch, A/T › Component Information › Application and ID
  - Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - ATF + 4 Fluid Usage2 3 4 5 6
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Fluid Level Check2 3
  - Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Specifications
  - Fluid Line/Hose, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins28 pages
    Recalls:10 pages
    722 › Jul › 97 › Recall - A/T Cooler Line Connectors Melt2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    NHTSA97V084000 › Apr › 97 › Recall 97V084000: A/T Fluid Line Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Line/Hose:14 pages
    722 › Jul › 97 › Recall - A/T Cooler Line Connectors Melt2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    NHTSA97V084000 › Apr › 97 › Recall 97V084000: A/T Fluid Line Defect
    211596 › Nov › 96 › A/T - Quick Connect Removal & Reconnect Procedure2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Fluid Line/Hose: › 211596 › Nov › 96 › A/T - Quick Connect Removal & Reconnect Procedure2 3 4
  - Fluid Pan, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
  - Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
  - Fluid Pump, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
  - Governor, A/T › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Governor: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Governor: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    Service and Repair › Replacement2 3 4
  - Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Shift Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Output Shaft, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Bearing2
  - Output Shaft Bearing/Bushing, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Overdrive Assembly, A/T › Component Information25 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  - Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › General Description2
  - Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
  - Relays and Modules - A/T10 pages
    Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Seals and Gaskets, A/T › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Sensors and Switches - A/T17 pages
    Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 141096 › Oct › 96 › MIL ON, DTC $71 Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 141096 › Oct › 96 › MIL ON, DTC $71 Set
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › General Description2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Description and Operation › Circuit Operation2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Description and Operation › Transmission Temperature Sensor - Description and Operation2
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
  - Shifter A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Shift Linkage, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Shift Linkage - Component Identification2 3 4
  - Speedometer Gear, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
  - Torque Converter › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Torque Converter Clutch, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls/Emissions/A/T - Manual Updates2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…28
  - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
  - Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins16 pages
    Customer Interest: › 21-06-97A › Dec › 97 › A/T - Overdrive Unavailable in Cold Temperatures2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Cooler:8 pages
    21-06-97A › Dec › 97 › A/T - Overdrive Unavailable in Cold Temperatures2 3 4 5 6 7
    210797 › Mar › 97 › A/T Cooler - Reverse Flush With Bypass Kit Installed
    All Other Service Bulletins for Transmission Cooler: › 210797 › Mar › 97 › A/T Cooler - Reverse Flush With Bypass Kit Installed
    Description and Operation › Standard2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Transmission Pressure Test Port, A/T › Component Information › Locations
  - Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Description and Operation › Circuit Operation2
  - Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Description and Operation › Transmission Temperature Sensor - Description and Operation2
  - Valve Body, A/T › Component Information37 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Exploded Views2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…31
- Clutch, M/T34 pages
  - Clutch Disc, M/T › Component Information › Application and ID2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Clutch Hydraulic System12 pages
    Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
    Clutch Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Specifications2 3
    Clutch Master Cylinder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Recalls for Clutch Master Cylinder: › NHTSA99V115000 › May › 99 › Recall 99V115000: Hydraulic Clutch Assembly Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Clutch Master Cylinder: › NHTSA99V115000 › May › 99 › Recall 99V115000: Hydraulic Clutch Assembly Defect
    Clutch Slave Cylinder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Recalls: › NHTSA99V115000 › May › 99 › Recall 99V115000: Hydraulic Clutch Assembly Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › NHTSA99V115000 › May › 99 › Recall 99V115000: Hydraulic Clutch Assembly Defect
    All Other Service Bulletins for Clutch Slave Cylinder: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Clutch Slave Cylinder: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm
    Hydraulic Hose, Clutch › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Clutch Linkage › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Clutch Pedal Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Clutch Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Clutch Release Bearing, M/T › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Pilot Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Pressure Plate › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
- Differential Assembly44 pages
  - Differential Carrier › Carrier Bearings › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications › Rear Axle - 9 1/42
    Service and Repair › Rear Axle - 9 1/42 3
  - Differential Cover › Component Information › Specifications
  - Fluid - Differential › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Pinion Gear, Differential › Component Information22 pages
    Specifications › With 9 1/4 Differential2 3
    Service and Repair › With 9 1/4 Differential2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Ring Gear, Differential › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications › Rear Axle - 9 1/42 3
    Service and Repair › With 9 1/4 Differential2 3 4
  - Seals and Gaskets, Differential › System Information › Service and Repair › Rear Axle - 9 1/42 3 4 5 6 7
- Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints57 pages
  - Axle Shaft Assembly › Axle Shaft › Component Information10 pages
    Testing and Inspection › General Information2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair › 9-1/4 Axle2
  - Seals and Gaskets, Drive Axles › System Information › Service and Repair › Rear Axle - 9 1/4 Heavy Duty2 3 4 5 6
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
    Specifications › Fluid Type Specifications
    Service and Repair › Front2 3
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins36 pages
    Customer Interest: › 050397 › Mar › 97 › Chassis Dynamics - Diagnosis & Repair2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub:18 pages
    02-06-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
    050397 › Mar › 97 › Chassis Dynamics - Diagnosis & Repair2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub: › 02-06-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
- Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints22 pages
  - Center Support › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › General Information2
    Testing and Inspection › Vibration2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information9 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Single Cardan Joint2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Flex Plate › Component Information › Specifications
- Flywheel › Component Information › Specifications2
- Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain22 pages
  - Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Shift Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transfer Case › Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp › Component Information20 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
- Manual Transmission/Transaxle16 pages
- Power Take-Off › Component Information38 pages
- Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T10 pages
  - Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
  - Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
- Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T15 pages
  - Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
  - Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › General Description2
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Description and Operation › Circuit Operation2
  - Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Description and Operation › Transmission Temperature Sensor - Description and Operation2
- Transfer Case46 pages
  - Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Description and Operation › NV 231 HD and 241 LD Transfer Case2
    Service and Repair › NV 231 HD and 241 LD Transfer Case2
  - Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp › Component Information20 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transfer Case › Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp › Component Information20 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
- Transmission Control Systems53 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T6 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain22 pages
    Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Shift Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Lamps and Indicators - Transfer Case › Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp › Component Information20 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T10 pages
    Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T15 pages
    Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › General Description2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Description and Operation › Circuit Operation2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Description and Operation › Transmission Temperature Sensor - Description and Operation2
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections