Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1864

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE (Continued)
(10) Remove valve body assembly. Push valve body
harness connector out of case. Then work park rod
and valve body out of case (Fig. 20).
Fig. 20 Valve Body Removal
1 - GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR
2 - VALVE BODY
3 - PARK ROD
4 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON
5 - GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID
(11) Remove accumulator outer spring, piston and
inner spring (Fig. 21). Note position of piston and
springs for assembly reference. Remove and discard
piston seals if worn or cut.
(12) Remove pump oil seal with suitable pry tool
or slide-hammer mounted screw.
(13) Remove front band lever pin access plug (Fig.
22). Use square end of 1/4 in. drive extension to
remove plug as shown.
Fig. 21 Accumulator Component Removal
1 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON
2 - OUTER SPRING
3 - INNER SPRING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
Fig. 22 Front Band Lever Pin Access Plug
1 - FRONT BAND REACTION PIN ACCESS PLUG
2 - 1/4 DRIVE EXTENSION AND RATCHET
(14) Remove oil pump and reaction shaft support
assembly as follows:
(a) Tighten front band adjusting screw until
band is tight around front clutch retainer (Fig. 23).
This will prevent retainer from coming out with
pump and possibly damaging clutch or pump com-
ponents.
Fig. 23 Tightening Front Band To Hold Front Clutch
1 - LOCK-NUT
2 - FRONT BAND ADJUSTER
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