LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Dodge and Ram >> 2003 >> Durango Base, 5.9 Z, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 59 (Overhaul - 42RE Automatic Transmission) >> Automatic Transmission-42RE >> Diagnosis And Testing >> Diagnosis And Testing-Hydraulic Pressure Test >> Test Four-Transmission In Reverse

Test Four-Transmission In Reverse

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: This test checks pump output, pressure regulation and the front clutch and rear servo circuits. Use 300 psi Test Gauge C-3293-SP for this test.
  1. Leave vehicle on hoist and leave gauge C-3292 in place at accumulator port.
  2. Move 300 psi Gauge C-3293-SP back to rear servo port.
  3. Have helper start and run engine at 1600 rpm for test.
  4. Move transmission shift lever four detents rearward from full forward position. This is Reverse range.
  5. Move transmission throttle lever fully forward then fully rearward and note reading at Gauge C-3293-SP.
  6. Pressure should be 145-175 psi (1000-1207 kPa) with throttle lever forward and increase to 230-280 psi (1586-1931 kPa) as lever is gradually moved rearward.