Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1793

21 - 158 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE (Continued)
CONDITION
NO START IN PARK OR
NEUTRAL
NO REVERSE (OR SLIPS
IN REVERSE)
OIL LEAKS.
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.
1. Fluid Lines and Fittings Loose/
Leaks/Damaged.
2. Fill Tube (where tube enters case)
Leaks/Damaged.
3. Pressure Port Plug Loose
Loose/Damaged.
4. Pan Gasket Leaks.
5. Valve Body Manual Lever Shaft
Seal Leaks/Worn.
6. Rear Bearing Access Plate Leaks.
7. Gasket Damaged or Bolts are
Loose.
8. Adapter/Extension Gasket
Damaged Leaks/Damaged.
9. Park/Neutral Switch, or
Transmission Range Sensor
Leaks/Damaged.
10. Converter Housing Area Leaks.
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.
1. Tighten fittings. If leaks persist, replace
fittings and lines if necessary.
2. Replace tube seal. Inspect tube for
cracks in fill tube.
3. Tighten to correct torque. Replace plug
or reseal if leak persists.
4. Tighten pan screws (150 in. lbs.). If leaks
persist, replace gasket.
5. Replace shaft seal.
6. Replace gasket. Tighten screws.
7. Replace bolts or gasket or tighten both.
8. Replace gasket.
9. Replace switch and gasket.
10. Check for leaks at seal caused by worn
seal or burr on converter hub (cutting seal),
worn bushing, missing oil return, oil in front
pump housing or hole plugged. Check for
leaks past O-ring seal on pump or past
pump-to-case bolts; pump housing porous,
oil coming out vent due to overfill or leak
past front band shaft access plug.
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