Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000INTREPID R/TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONPERFORMANCE TESTSROAD TEST
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/T
Road Test
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Road Test
- Ensure shift linkage, fluid level and condition are okay. Add fluid and adjust control cable as necessary. Road test vehicle, operating transaxle in each gear range. Check for slipping and any variation in shifting.
- If vehicle operates properly at highway speeds, but has poor acceleration, torque converter stator clutch may be slipping. If acceleration through all gears is normal, but high throttle opening is required to maintain highway speeds, torque converter stator clutch may be seized. Torque converter must be replaced if stator clutch is defective.
- In most cases, a slipping clutch can be determined by noting transaxle operation in all gear ranges and gearshift lever positions, and noting which clutches are applied under each condition. See TRANSAXLE ELEMENT APPLICATION table.
- Process of elimination can be used to detect any unit which slips and to confirm proper operation of good units. However, although road test analysis can usually diagnose slipping units, actual malfunction usually cannot be decided. Practically any condition can be caused by leaking hydraulic circuits or sticking valves.
NOTE:
Clutch volume may be checked using scan tool to determine if clutch is defective. See CHRYSLER 42LE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article.
TRANSAXLE ELEMENT APPLICATION
| Gearshift Lever Position | Elements In Use | |
|---|---|---|
| "OD" Or "D" (Overdrive ON) | ||
| First Gear | Underdrive Clutch & Low-Reverse Clutch | |
| Second Gear | Underdrive Clutch & 2-4 Clutch | |
| Third (Direct) Gear | Underdrive Clutch & Overdrive Clutch | |
| Overdrive | Overdrive Clutch & 2-4 Clutch | |
| "3" Or "D" (Drive Gear, Overdrive OFF) | ||
| First Gear | Underdrive Clutch & Low-Reverse Clutch | |
| Second Gear | Underdrive Clutch & 2-4 Clutch | |
| Third (Direct) Gear | Underdrive Clutch & Overdrive Clutch | |
| "L" (Low) | ||
| First Gear | Underdrive Clutch & Low-Reverse Clutch | |
| Second Gear | Underdrive Clutch & 2-4 Clutch | |
| Third (Direct) Gear | Underdrive Clutch & Overdrive Clutch | |
| "R" (Reverse) | Reverse Clutch & Low-Reverse Clutch | |
| "N" (Neutral) | Low-Reverse Clutch | |
| "P" (Park) | Low-Reverse Clutch | |
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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.