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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983CHALLENGER STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - MA904A
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger Standard
Overhaul - Ma904A
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger StandardSECTION Overhaul - Ma904A
- Identification
- Description
- Lubrication & Adjustments
- On-Vehicle Service
- Trouble Shooting
- Harsh Engagement From Neutral To "D" Or "R"
- Delayed Engagement From Neutral To "D" Or "R"
- Runaway Upshift
- No Upshift
- 3-2 KICKDOWN Runaway
- No KICKDOWN Or Normal Downshift
- Shifts Erratic
- Slips In Forward Drive Positions
- Slips In Reverse Only
- Slips In All Positions
- No Drive In Any Position
- No Drive In Forward Drive Positions
- No Drive In Reverse
- Drives In Neutral
- Drags Or Locks
- Harsh Or Delayed Upshift
- Transmission Overheats
- Transmission Noise
- Testing
- Removal & Installation
- Torque Converter
- Transmission Disassembly
- Input Shaft End Play Check
- Valve Body Assembly & Accumulator Piston
- Extension Housing
- Governor
- Oil Pump & Reaction Shaft Support
- Front Band & Front Clutch
- Input Shaft & Rear Clutch
- Planetary Gear Assemblies,Sun Gear & Driving Shell
- Rear Band & Low-Reverse Drum
- Overrunning Clutch
- KICKDOWN Servo (Front)
- Low-Reverse Servo (Rear)
- Component Disassembly & Reassembly
- Transmission Reassembly
- Torque Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.