Valve Body R & I: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1996 Dodge Ram Van, 1996 Dodge Pickup, 1996 Dodge Dakota, and 1996 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove bolts, oil pan and gasket. Remove throttle valve and manual shift levers from transmission. Remove the park/neutral position switch. Refer to PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove bolts and filter assembly. Keep bolts with filter assembly for installation reference. Disconnect necessary solenoid electrical connectors from solenoid connector in transmission case.
- Remove valve body-to-transmission case bolts. Note bolt length and location for installation reference. Lower valve body enough to remove accumulator and springs. Note location of springs for reassembly reference. Pull valve body forward and disengage park rod.
- Push manual shift lever and solenoid connector from transmission case. Lower valve body and rotate it away from transmission case. Use care not to damage solenoids on valve body. Pull park rod from parking sprag. Remove valve body.