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Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual - part 1690

10. Install the TRS selector plate (1) onto the valve

body and the manual valve.

11. Position the detent spring (2) onto the valve body.

12. Install the screw to hold the detent spring (2) onto

the valve body. Tighten the screw to 4.5 N·m (40
in. lbs.).

13. Install new clutch passage seals (3) onto the

valve body, if necessary.

14. Install the solenoid and pressure switch assembly

onto the valve body.

15. Install the bolts (1) to hold the solenoid and pres-

sure switch assembly onto the valve body. Tighten
the bolts to 5.7 N·m (50 in. lbs.). Tighten the bolts
adjacent to the arrows cast into the bottom of the
transfer plate first.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE - SERVICE INFORMATION

DR/DH

INSTALLATION

1. Check condition of seals on valve body and the

solenoid and pressure switch assembly. Replace
seals if cut or worn.

2. Place TRS selector plate in the PARK position.

3. Place the transmission in the PARK position.

4. Lubricate seal on the solenoid and pressure switch

assembly connector with petroleum jelly.

5. Position valve body in transmission and align the

manual lever on the valve body to the pin on the
transmission manual shift lever.

6. Seat valve body in case and install one or two

bolts to hold valve body in place.

7. Tighten valve body bolts alternately and evenly to

12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.

CAUTION: The primary oil filter seal MUST be fully
installed flush against the oil pump body. DO NOT
install the seal onto the filter neck and attempt to
install the filter and seal as an assembly. Damage
to the transmission will result.

8. Install a new primary oil filter seal in the oil pump

inlet bore. Seat the seal in the bore with the butt
end of a hammer, or other suitable tool.

9. Place replacement filter (1) in position on valve

body and into the oil pump.

10. Install screw to hold filter to valve body. Tighten

screw to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.) torque.

11. Connect the solenoid and pressure switch assem-

bly connector.

12. Install oil pan. Tighten pan bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.

13. Lower vehicle and fill transmission with Mopar

ATF +4.

14. Check and adjust gearshift cable, if necessary.