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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN L4-2.4L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC
General
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHCSECTION General
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS:
First Gear 2.84
Second Gear 1.57
Direct Gear 1.00
Overdrive Gear 0.69
Reverse Gear 2.21
OVERALL TOP GEAR RATIOS:
3.8 Liter Engine 2.38
3.3 Liter Engine 2.49
3.0 Liter Engine 2.49
2.4 Liter Engine 2.69
2.0 Liter Engine 2.81
TAPERED ROLLER BEARING SETTINGS:
Differential Assembly 5 - 18 inch lbs. Drag Torque
Output Hub 3 - 8 inch lbs. Drag Torque
Transfer Shaft 0.002 - 0.004 inch End Play
Overall Drag At Output Hub 3 - 16 inch lbs. Drag Torque
END PLAY:
Transmission 0.12 - 0.63 mm (0.005 - 0.025 inch)
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
Eight Way Solenoid Connector 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
Output Gear Bolt 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.)
Output Gear Stirrup Retainer 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Pressure Taps 5 Nm (45 inch lbs.)
Reaction Shaft Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Rear End Cover 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Sixty Way Connector 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
Transfer Gear Nut 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.)
Transfer Plate To Case Bolts 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)
Vent Assembly 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)
First Gear 2.84
Second Gear 1.57
Direct Gear 1.00
Overdrive Gear 0.69
Reverse Gear 2.21
OVERALL TOP GEAR RATIOS:
3.8 Liter Engine 2.38
3.3 Liter Engine 2.49
3.0 Liter Engine 2.49
2.4 Liter Engine 2.69
2.0 Liter Engine 2.81
TAPERED ROLLER BEARING SETTINGS:
Differential Assembly 5 - 18 inch lbs. Drag Torque
Output Hub 3 - 8 inch lbs. Drag Torque
Transfer Shaft 0.002 - 0.004 inch End Play
Overall Drag At Output Hub 3 - 16 inch lbs. Drag Torque
END PLAY:
Transmission 0.12 - 0.63 mm (0.005 - 0.025 inch)
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
Eight Way Solenoid Connector 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
Output Gear Bolt 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.)
Output Gear Stirrup Retainer 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Pressure Taps 5 Nm (45 inch lbs.)
Reaction Shaft Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Rear End Cover 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Sixty Way Connector 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
Transfer Gear Nut 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.)
Transfer Plate To Case Bolts 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)
Vent Assembly 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.