Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2036

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE (Continued)
(46) Install the transmission front cover into the
transmission case (Fig. 48).
(47) Install the outer snap-ring to hold the trans-
mission front cover into the transmission case (Fig.
48).
(48) Partially install the inner transmission front
cover snap-ring onto the oil pump (Fig. 48).
Fig. 48 Install the Transmission Front Cover
1 - INNER SNAP-RING
2 - TRANSMISSION COVER
3 - OUTER SNAP-RING
(49) Using Installer 8255, install the inner trans-
mission front cover snap-ring the remainder of the
way onto the oil pump (Fig. 49).
Fig. 49 Seat Snap-Ring Using Tool 8255
1 - TOOL 8255
2 - SNAP-RING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE
(50) Install the valve body (Fig. 50). Verify that
the pin on the manual lever has properly engaged
the TRS selector plate. Tighten the valve body to
transmission case bolts to 12 N·m (105 in.lbs.).
Fig. 50 Install Valve Body Assembly
1 - VALVE BODY TO CASE BOLT (6)
CAUTION: The primary oil filter seal MUST be fully
installed flush against the oil pump body. DO NOT
install the seal onto the filter neck and attempt to
install the filter and seal as an assembly. Damage to
the transmission will result.
(51) Install a new primary oil filter seal in the oil
pump inlet bore. Seat the seal in the bore with the
butt end of a hammer, or other suitable tool.
(52) Install the primary oil filter and the oil cooler
return filter (Fig. 51). Tighten the screw to hold the
primary oil filter to the valve body to 4.5 N·m (40
in.lbs.). Using Oil Filter Wrench 8321, tighten the
cooler return oil filter to the transmission case to 14
N·m (125 in.lbs.).
(53) Apply RTV silicone to the oil pan and install
the transmission oil pan. Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m
(105 in.lbs.).
(54) Install the input, output, and line pressure
sensors (Fig. 52). Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (105
in.lbs.).
(55) Install the manual shift lever from the trans-
mission. Torque the retaining cross-bolt to 16 N·m
(140 in.lbs.).
INSTALLATION
(1) Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats
for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the
hub and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus
cloth if necessary. Verify that the converter hub
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