How to adjust bands and change automatic transmission fluid
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2013
- This is a demonstration of how I tightened the bands of my automatic transmission and changed the transmission fluid and filter. The vehicle is a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 with a 46RE transmission. This repair was done after a transfer case repair which required removal of the propeller shafts. With the front shaft out of the way, access to the front band adjustment screw was better than normal. It is possible to do this with the shaft in place, but access for demonstration is not as good. For details of how the propeller shaft is removed, see my other videos on repairing a Dodge transfer case oil leak.
Note that the details of how this is done, especially the torque settings and the number of rotations backward after ideal torque, are very specific to the 46RE transmission. Be sure the locknut is backed off enough that it doesn't bottom out when the adjustment screw is tightened. Before ever doing this type of procedure yourself, you should consult the dealers repair manual and verify the specific procedure in your car.
This is an amateur demonstration done for entertainment purposes only. The information offered here is given in good faith but with no guarantees of accuracy or safety. Any misadventure you encounter if you decide to do maintenance on your own vehicle is your responsibility.
Short clip of music midway through is royalty free music "The Messenger", from UA-cam creation tools, author unknown. Thunderclap sound used under Creative Commons 3.0 license, done by RHumphries at freesound.org/people/RHumphries/ - Авто та транспорт
Great video, As a technician and shop owner that built race engines and vehicle restorations from the frame up for over 14 years its refreshing to see good work and documentation. My customers always got a CD of their works being done plus hundreds of HD pics with their service or any work performed. No extra charge, but it was the best CYA too! but in 14 years I NEVER had one come back due to bad or improper work, The job was done right the first time every time and additional things were always maintained as preventative maintenance to help them and me. I closed my shop to go into LE and due to an on the job injury I'm now terminally ill and disabled, I miss wrenching. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic video, thanks for posting. I own a 2001 Ram 1500, same transmission. It's good to know there are folks like yourself posting these DIY videos for those of use who prefer to work on our own vehicles. Thanks again, and please keep the Gen II Ram videos coming.
I have an issue with my transmission band that controls reverse, and low gears and this video has helped out tremendously in guiding me to fix my truck, thank you for being so detailed! Awesome work!👍🏼
Thank you for the video, I just got done rebuilding the 46re transmission on my 99 ram. ATF levels were something I didn't want to mess up, your videos have been a big help!
Thanks, Mike
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Disappointed you didnt go through the math formula for calculating the torque! It would the first time i ever saw a practical application of a cosine! Great video- I never seen this done before.
Ha, ha, that's funny! To tell you the truth, I did spend a few minutes reviewing that topic, one that has built up decades of dust. To my surprise I have found that some of the very popular sites here on youtube are math channels, like ViHart and Numberphile. I never would have guessed that there are so many math geeks here on the net (grin).
Hey, I'm glad you stopped by. Chrysler presently recommend ATF+4, in both the transfer case and transmission. ATF+4 is compatible with older fluids (they used to recommend ATF+3) so you don't need to worry about mixing. Thanks for visiting.
I greatly appreciate you having made this video. I've been having a couple of issues with my '99 ram 1500 and transmission. I'm going to be doing a full fluid change as you did, replacing filter and everything as well. Seeing such a clear video with an understandable explination has greatly helped me visualize what I will be getting into.
I'm glad it helped, thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately changing fluid for transmission problems rarely helps, and occasionally less viscous new fluid can ironically promote slipping. However if bands are out of adjustment I suppose it is possible that tighter bands within spec might get it back on track. There aren't many easily fixable transmission problems. Occasionally speed sensors go bad and it's possible to have a shift solenoid fail. I wish I could help people who visit here more than I can....
I have a 46re in my 1999 dodge and today I had a trans. Cooling line brake and had to drive the truck about 12mlies on the freeway then a long hill to get it home. Got the cooling line fixed now and going to adjust the band's per what you said. Thank you for telling me how to do it, change the trans fliter too.
With all the details you have placed in this video I feel much more confident in trying to change my own transmission fluid and now I know how to tighten the band. Thanks a million for the demo.
Thank you for the feedback! Just a little word of caution. It's _not possible_ to learn something thoroughly without making mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes can be painful, embarrassing, and expensive. For example if you crossthread a bolt you need to know how to get yourself out of trouble, or sheepishly take it in to somebody who can help. I have found learning about auto repair to be rewarding, but more in an intellectual way than financially. When you try something for the first time, you need to accept and be prepared for stuff to go wrong (grin).
Great video, camera work was excellent as well as your explanations. No DIY project is complete until you have to manufacture a homemade tool. Thanks for sharing!
Dude your videos are awesome, very descriptive with proper terminology, great work. Thanks for the proper instructions, keep it up
Thanks, Terry. As far as I know, this is the first detailed band tightening video done on the vehicle that I've found. Surely more will follow.
this was a great video at a great time . im a back yard mechanic or something like that . any way my so just finished buying his own car . it was a 1999 dodge durango cus his girlfriend like it huh?? every thimg you showes us online was just what his durango needed done. so , with your help and expert guidence . my son and his girl are off to the rodeo and it runs great . you were a lifesaver so thank you sir from a thankful dad. thank you
Very informative video with a very knowledgeable presenter. Thank you sir!
If only everyone who posted tutorials knew their subjects this well.
Thanks!
Your video is extremely helpful and accurate. You dont bullshit. You get to the point. You keep putting videos up. I was very impressed. You're frontline here. Keep em coming!
Thank you sir for the detailed video on adjusting the bands, I followed your procedure having no previous problems with the transmission. I have noticed better shifting in response to following your procedures, I would like to thank you for your detailed video, it has helped me greatly. I enjoy your videos and how very accurate and pithy they are.
Thank you kindly
God bless you and your family
Thanks, you made my day!
I already knew all this and learned nothing from the video, having said that I did watch the whole thing since I was bored and if you are unfimilar with transmission oil changes and band adjustments this is a GREAT video to watch. Good job! People that take time to do videos like this makes work a lot easier for anyone and takes out all the guess work!
+James Nemeth Thanks, it's nice to see experienced techs drop by once in a while.
I really liked how you did this because I know how hard this can be. Thank you for showig us how you dealt with the square bolt that was brilliant.
What a kind remark, thank you!
I like how you made a specialty for your torque Wrench. Another successful homemade specialty tool. Great job!
I really appreciate your clarity!
Thank you for showing me this i have been having issues with a 47re at work. Even though it is slightly different in the specs the layout is almost exact but this just made life and work so much easier.
I"m glad it helped, thanks for the feedback.
I installed a transgo kit in my 46re. It really addresses some of those issues. The tech lines are great too. I wasn't completely satisfied with 1-2 shift, they walked me through the process to get the neck snapping shift I wanted.
Did you have issues before replacement trying to figure out if i need to re pull my pan and do an adjustment after replacing my governor solenoid it ran great for a week good shifts now bacl to how ot was when i pulled the code for the solenoid needing replaced. Just wanting to rev high rpm and not shift up right. Thinking i should habe replaced the tranducer as well now im stuck guessing what the pressure issue because the code was for the governor solenoid which is brand new.
concisely explained by a rather knowledgeable person who pays attention to details most ordinary folk would not.
What a kind remark, thank you!
Very easy to follow, great, steady camera work and lighting, solid commentary, Thank you. Watching this has convinced me to grab a cheap plastic painter's drop cloth before I start to avoid the inevitable "pan spill" upon removal. The Torque calculations were impressive. Not your average "back yard" protocol.
Thanks.
all of your videos are a big help man you tell us all the info as if your reading it straight from the service manual :) keep making vids man there great
Thanks for your input, it's nice to see a pro stopping by.
What a great video. I enjoyed your explanation of how to calculate the effective torque of your wrench coupled with the extension. Also, the easy explanation of band adjustment was pretty straightforward. Thanks. I subscribed!
mr diyguy123
To spelunkerd, Thank You! I now have 2 2001 Dodge Ram's that need band adjustments and 1 that has a bad A/C magnet in the compressor. Thanks for the insight on how to tackle these problems. I am a fairly decent home mechanic and because of guy's like you, getting better and saving money everyday. Thanks on more time!
You're welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch these humble videos.
Have been waiting excitedly for this video. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
Well, four years after this video was made and it's still a godsend! Recently bought a nastily used 2001 Dakota 2wd with 46RE. Having to replace and adjust most everything. This showed what was needed (and the issues I may endure). Mine shifts up but refuses to (automatically) downshift at stops and I imagine the bands have not been adjusted since...well 2001. As we say here in Alabama, I'm going whole hog on it with sensor, solenoid, bands, etc. Enjoyed your video and the candor. Just subscribed and will search your other videos. Thank you.
Well 8 years after this video was made 4 years since your comment😂 rare chance you will reply but did that happen to fix the misshifts?
Thank you you taught me how to service my vehicle in a easy explainable way keep up the awesome work
Been years since I saw this video. I still think you are one of the best explainers on UA-cam. Thoughtful and concise every time!
Excellent video... Thank you for sharing... The proper way to check and add fluid is worth viewing it in itself. Thanks Again!
Great video as always, keep up the good work. These tutorials are always appreciated.
Thanks!
Very clear video, thanks for the info. Planning on replacing the pressure censor and the governor solenoid so watching everything I can on the inside of the transmission pan.
Thanks. Good luck!
Remember to remove the check valve in the oil cooler line to the cooler in the radiator. It will eventually plug up with dirt from the trans and your vehicle will pop out of overdrive. From overheating. Found that on a forum. Check valve right by the front of the oil pan on the passenger side. It looks like an oversized flare fitting.
Does that apply to a 93 jeep Cherokee XJ as well ??
Thank you sir for making this video it was very helpful truck is up and running now thank you once again💯👍👍💯
So glad to find your video. Just bought a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with transmission problems. You can drive it for about 10-15 minutes before transmission goes out. I am first going to try your technique in tightening the bands and go from there. I appreciate your help.
Hello Sir. Did u ever fix your transmission.? My does the same thing same truck
Excellent video. I am,so glad that I found you.
Thanks!
gotta love the arc in the alternator at the end of the video.. great job. great teaching personality
I knew somebody would notice, just the right angle to see the brushes making contact, ha ha. Although I though that alternator was on it's last legs, it's still working today. Thanks for the encouraging feedback.
Well I have to say , you do a great job explaining all the minor details and have educated me with better knowledge of my transmission. Thank you for being professional about it . So many people that try to help with their videos but they seem to go too quickly or have bad lighting or a bad video itself and I dont seem to understand half of what they say. Although I do appreciate them trying to help. Keep up the good work and Thank You for your Help
Oh, what a kind remark. Thank you.
Thorough yet concise. Well done, Sir.
Thank you, and season's greetings!
Job well done. This is without a doubt the best video I've seen on this adjustment. You have helped us greatly on this job as well as other transmission repairs. Thank You!
+roggiedale Thanks, man.
You remind me of a machinist. So precise and knowledgeable. Awesome job
Very detailed and a flair to the video with specialty tools. Thanks.
spelunkerd, you are one of the best youtube presenters I have watched. Great explanations and no fiddling with the camera which ruins so many videos.
What a kind remark, thanks!
It's a cool coincidence that at 10:05-10:15 you could see the sparking going on in the alternator. Neat shot! Great video over all. Thanks for making it!
Yeah, I wondered if I should change brushes when I saw that. Even today, that same alternator is going strong.
Nice job Dave! Big thumbs up on your detailed work.
Excellent video.. Great tips on refilling and checking fluid levels. I have a 2003 Dodge ram 2500 that I am about to install a shift kit in clean the valve body and generally check the health of the transmission.I have 125 K miles on the truck and expect maintenance is due. I also want to crisp things up before I install a heavy camper in the box. For the past year I have noticed a significant drain down from the torque converter. I am trying not to have to pull the tranny. Thanks again. Good job.Capt. Billy
What a kind remark, Richard. Thanks!
Very nice video. Very. Am retired and turned to drag racing as hobby with son (talented mechanic) and Happened upon your video while searching for more knowledge on adjusting my racing power glide reverse band after 50 passes. Was very much taken with your illustration and calculating effective torque applied vs indicated when using extensions. :) very well said and illustrated ... always wondered why son cautioned me when using extensions, swivels, etc and torque wrenches :).
Thanks for the kind notes of encouragement, Ron. Nice to meet you.
Dave
always helpful, I've been having issues with my 06 trans and the belts.
Excellent presentation showing how to change the oil and Adjuster bands on the Dodge transmission thank you very much!
Thanks!
I love the tool you made at 8:05! That's brilliant, inexpensive, effective AND expedient. Sage advice on keeping it in a place you can find it too. I have a shallow drawer in my tool box labelled "odd sockets." There you'll find specialty tools, keys, and sockets like that. Great video!
Thanks, Brian! I know, I've seen your drawer on a prior video you did, it's inspiring.
Ha! A case of (sage advise)^2! Not only should specialty tools be safely stored, but you gave a great example of how to go about doing that! I'm getting ready to upgrade to a larger, more comprehensive toolbox, and the FIRST label will be "specialty sockets & such."
I would say you cannot underestimate the importance of being organized for these jobs. The time we spend relative to cost is really the tradeoff DIYers make, and having an organized process really can make that tradeoff worthwhile!
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I was dumb forgot my account password. I would love any help you can offer me.
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Excellent video.
I have an 01 ram getting ready to do this maintenance .
Great tip about screwing on gasket before hand to stabilize it👍
Thanks!
Very well informed video! Thank you!!
Thank you! Your detail and explanation is superb.
You're welcome, I'm glad it helped.
Excellent video spelunkerd I always learn something new watching your videos. you have a lot of wisdom in you thanks
Hey man, thanks. Your feedback means a lot.
Thank you very much this is a very well explained process!
Really explained things well. After watching the video you should have no trouble adjusting your bands in a 46re trans
Great educative video. Thank you
Great teacher enjoyed very much your presentation. Loved how you did the math with inch lbs, foot lbs and the torques convertion regarding band adjustments angels.
Thanks, Bob.
Dave
Dave, you think like an engineer, appreciative and grateful. I was a certified mechanic in the 70's, enjoyed fixing cars for the working class, friends and elderly. i am resuming the art and craft of auto repairs by studying the electronics, sensors, diagnostic computers solenoids circuits, its all fun learning. I thank you for enhancing my the merits of knowledge.
I appreciate the sub, Bob. There are lots of guys like you and me who visit here, it's a fun place to hang out. Believe me, we are all learning something, ha ha.
learning and discovery is a thrill, thanks for the validation peace.
Love you Information just bought a 99 dodge truck with shifting problems I did everything you explained.and the trucks shifts perfect Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
Great story, Adam. I'm glad it helped!
You've got my thumbs up Steve for doing a tool review on your manual fluid extractor as I would like to see it in action. There has been many cases with me where the tool that you describe would have come in handy.
Very helpful. You have to be the smartest mechanic I have ever watched!
Keep making videos, every mechanic will learn from you.
What a kind remark, thank you.
Very helpful show and tell. Nice to know the guts of an automatic transmission. Keep up the good work!
Thankyou.
This really did help me alot. I had no clue on how to do this on my 97 1500 5.9l. With the 33" tires I'm running now I needed to get it done soon so I don't ruin my tranny. Thank you bud :)
You're welcome, I appreciate your feedback!
Just stumbled across your videos. Very informative and even though a titled as a DIY very professional attitude about how you do the work. Thanks. Looking forward to watching more.
+jonathan brady Thanks, man. I haven't done many videos lately but I hope to get back into it one day. Maybe I'll post a few small diesel videos, gotta love those little engines.
Mine was in pretty good shape, but I don't expect to need to go there again soon. So I threw it out and used the new one. I almost never go into the pan without changing the filter so it would probably sit around with the other stuff I hang onto forever, (grin). Thank you for adding to the thread here.
On a 97 3.9L V6 Dakota I will be replacing the governor pressure sensor and sel....along with the trans fluid ATF+4....filter and gasket and all the proper adjustments This weekend...Wish me luck .... awesome video!!!
Thanks, and good luck, man!
Thanks for posting this, i just bought one of these and im replacing the filters and fluid because it hasent been done in a few years. The fluid is still red and dose not smell burnt and is not low but with the 203xxx miles on the truck i dont want to take a chance. It's had it's fluid and filter changed at every service interval reccomended by Chrysler and i believe its time. Still shifts like new... And i prefer it stay like that.
Thanks, good luck!
spelunkerd you're great! awesome vids. you have been extremely helpful, willing to go out of your way to help. and you're vids are extremely detailed and you get back to comments. thanks for all your hard work man. keep it you :)
Thanks for making this DETAILED video! It saved me a lot of time and money. Warning to others: Every Red-Dot of transmission fluid you see IS GOING TO drip on you randomly for hours ! = a great time to have a beer and sleep on completing the job tomorrow...
Pretty well thought out comprehensive video's man. nice work.
Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by!
keep up the good work i have 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.2 these videos help a lot...
You're welcome, I appreciate the feedback.
I think that you did a great and very accurate job.Thanks
Good Video. I've always been able to find a 12 point socket that will fit on a square nut or bolt. Dig thru your wrenches and you're sure to find on.
Love your video, I’m a subscriber
Yes, a little detail always help, especially when there is nothing out there as you mentioned. That's why I'm doing a little detail stuff on the transmission range sensor for the Suzuki that I'm working on now. I don't see anything out there for that either. So, I'm sure that your video and hopefully mine can help folks out there.
Another great video!
That was an excellent video they ought to only allow videos on this the coincide with the way yours was done some people just don't explain shit right yours was perfect very good camera I wish UA-cam would pull up videos of this nature every time I have to go through massive amounts of videos and waste of time before I find one with this quality of information
a few days ago i also change the filter and atf on a second hand pick up, it was my first one, all my life i drove manual transmissions, OH boy what a mess !! it does not have a dipstick, thankfully it has a drain plug, but when i took of the filter ... a second wave of atf right to my arms and clothes. took me a whole day
Yeah, not easy. Without a dipstick there are other issues, not the least of which is getting the temperature right before measuring, to be sure your new fluid is at the right level. Thanks for stopping by!
Mopar sells a drain plug for the pan, I installed one on mine and oil change is easy pesy now. also I added added 2 more magnets to my pan, as not all the oil comes in contact with just the one magnet. I always add Lucas transmission additive as well because it keeps the seals and belts from wearing untimely.
Thanks! This was super helpful.
Great video. Liked, subscribed and I hope you'll keep putting out how-tos for the 2nd gen Dodge Ram 1500s!
I like, I liked all your dodge videos very detailed and informative, I appreciate the time you take to explain the process of all of this, Thank you very much.
You got a new subscriber, Thanks again.
What a kind remark, thank you.
Dave
Thank you for the video it was straight to the point, informative quick and simple andmuch appreciated :D
diankral2000 You're welcome.
Thanks was just what I needed to know
Excellent video!
Well done, esp covering the oil checking procedures.
You're welcome, thanks for the feedback.
Great video helped me a lot I have a 99 ram 1500 and was getting ready to adjust the band's my truck is having issues shifting from first to second I have to get the rpms up let off throttle and then it will shift tanks for the video keep up the good work
Your plan seems reasonable to check levels and adjust bands, Chris. I hope it works. Failing that, I suppose it could be something simple like a failing solenoid. Unfortunately it may be much more serious. Good luck!
Tanks all the info I've got is the front band or the pressure governor or pressure silonid or the speed output sensor once it shifts its fine its just first in to second its not slipping the rpms get up and when I let off it shifts like it's either not getting the signal or the pressure it needs
Thank you for all your help. very interesting on your torque wrench calculations. and your tool making process. execellent work. 2009 dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 5.7 hemi 'oorah'
And thank you, for your encouraging remarks.
Great and helpful video! Also nice truck! I just picked up a 96 5.9 Cummings and Im going to be changing out most of the fluids and get er ready to be one of our work truck! Stoked to see your still making cool videos.
Thanks, man. I love this truck, although I'm getting big time rust at the bottom of both doors.
Just wanted to say, good video bud.
As for your truck rusting away... Unfortunately, that's normal. Haven't seen a Dodge truck that runs in winter where roads are treated with CaCl and rock salt that has a clean body. The bodies rot on all modern vehicles something terrible, and all you can do is wash the vehicle regularly all winter long to try to keep the corrosives off the vehicle. It's not really possible or practical for most people. Not to mention, it can be terribly expensive and time consuming if you wash it correctly. Thus, most people don't bother.
I recently bought a 2001 Ram V-10 4x4 and the entire body is pretty well shot. I mean all 4 doors are flapping in the breeze at the bottoms, the wheel wells are rotted out at all 4 wheels, and the rocker panels and front cab mounts are rotting and falling apart. Basically, the truck needs a complete body replacement or complete body overhaul. Is it worth doing? Probably not. Will I do it anyhow? I just might. Haven't decided yet. Sadly, buying a "newer" truck isn't even remotely in my budget, and won't be any time soon.
Thankyou for sharing this informational video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great video. Very helpful
Thanks for the advice. Great video
Awesome job 🙏👍
Well done ,top video.
very good vid clip,thorough and quite informative !
+dawggunner dude Thank you.