Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1859

21 - 156 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE (Continued)
CONDITION
NO START IN PARK OR
NEUTRAL
NO REVERSE (OR SLIPS
IN REVERSE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Gearshift Linkage/Cable
Mis-adjusted.
2. Neutral Sense Wire Open/Cut.
3. Park/Neutral Switch, or
Transmission Range Sensor Faulty.
4. Park/Neutral Switch, or
Transmission Range Sensor
Connection Faulty.
5. Valve Body Manual Lever
Assembly Bent/Worn/Broken.
1. Direct Clutch Pack (front clutch)
Worn.
2. Rear Band Mis-adjusted.
3. Front Clutch Malfunctioned/
Burned.
4. Overdrive Thrust Bearing Failure.
5. Direct Clutch Spring Collapsed/
Broken.
CORRECTION
1. Adjust linkage/cable.
2. Check continuity with test lamp. Repair
as required.
3. Refer to service section for test and
replacement procedure.
4. Connectors spread open. Repair.
5. Inspect lever assembly and replace if
damaged.
1. Disassemble unit and rebuild clutch
pack.
2. Adjust band.
3. Air-pressure test clutch operation.
Remove and rebuild if necessary.
4. Disassemble geartrain and replace
bearings.
5. Remove and disassemble unit. Check
clutch position and replace spring.
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