Automatic Transmission; Diagnosis Charts - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 46RE (Continued)
CONDITION
HARSH ENGAGEMENT
(FROM NEUTRAL TO
DRIVE OR REVERSE)
DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
(FROM NEUTRAL TO
DRIVE OR REVERSE)

DIAGNOSIS CHARTS

POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Fluid Level Low.
2. Throttle Linkage Mis-adjusted.
3. Mount and Driveline Bolts Loose.
4. U-Joint Worn/Broken.
5. Axle Backlash Incorrect.
6. Hydraulic Pressure Incorrect.
7. Band Mis-adjusted.
8. Valve Body Check Balls Missing.
9. Axle Pinion Flange Loose.
10. Clutch, band or planetary
component damaged.
11. Converter Clutch Faulty.
1. Fluid Level Low.
2. Filter Clogged.
3. Gearshift Linkage Mis-adjusted.
4. Torque Converter Drain Back (Oil
drains from torque converter into
transmission sump).
5. Rear Band Mis-adjusted.
6. Valve Body Filter Plugged.
7. Oil Pump Gears Worn/Damaged.
8. Governor Circuit and Solenoid
Valve Electrical Fault.
9. Hydraulic Pressure Incorrect.
10. Reaction Shaft Seal Rings
Worn/Broken.
11. Rear Clutch/Input Shaft, Rear
Clutch Seal Rings Damaged.
12. Regulator Valve Stuck.
13. Cooler Plugged.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 46RE
1. Add Fluid
2. Adjust linkage - setting may be too long.
3. Check engine mount, transmission
mount, propeller shaft, rear spring to body
bolts, rear control arms, crossmember and
axle bolt torque. Tighten loose bolts and
replace missing bolts.
4. Remove propeller shaft and replace
U-Joint.
5. Check per Service Manual. Correct as
needed.
6. Check pressure. Remove, overhaul or
adjust valve body as needed.
7. Adjust rear band.
8. Inspect valve body for proper check ball
installation.
9. Replace nut and check pinion threads
before installing new nut. Replace pinion
gear if threads are damaged.
10. Remove, disassemble and repair
transmission as necessary.
11. Replace converter and flush cooler and
line before installing new converter.
1. Correct level and check for leaks.
2. Change filter.
3. Adjust linkage and repair linkage if worn
or damaged.
4. If vehicle moves normally after 5
seconds after shifting into gear, no repair is
necessary. If longer, inspect pump bushing
for wear. Replace pump house.
5. Adjust band.
6. Replace fluid and filter. If oil pan and old
fluid were full of clutch disc material and/or
metal particles, overhaul will be necessary.
7. Remove transmission and replace oil
pump.
8. Test with DRB® scan tool and repair as
required.
9. Perform pressure test, remove
transmission and repair as needed.
10. Remove transmission, remove oil pump
and replace seal rings.
11. Remove and disassemble transmission
and repair as necessary.
12. Clean.
13. Transfer case failure can plug cooler.
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