Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1955

21 - 320 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 44RE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 44RE (Continued)
plug threads and tighten plug to 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Adjust front band.
(8) Lubricate pump seal and converter hub with
transmission fluid or petroleum jelly and install con-
verter.
(9) Install transmission and converter housing
dust shield.
(10) Lower vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIAGNOSIS
CHARTS
The diagnosis charts provide additional reference
when diagnosing a transmission fault. The charts
CONDITION
HARSH 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.
provide general information on a variety of transmis-
sion, overdrive unit and converter clutch fault condi-
tions.
The hydraulic flow charts in the Schematics and
Diagrams section of this group, outline fluid flow and
hydraulic circuitry. Circuit operation is provided for
PARK, NEUTRAL,
FOURTH, MANUAL FIRST, MANUAL SECOND,
and REVERSE gear ranges. Normal working pres-
sures are also supplied for each of the gear ranges.
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.
BR/BE
FIRST, SECOND,
CORRECTION
THIRD,