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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2006CARAVAN SE, 3.3 EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 25 (OVERHAUL - 40TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
2006 Dodge and Ram Caravan SE, 3.3 E
Section 25 (Overhaul - 40TE Automatic Transmission)
2006 Dodge and Ram Caravan SE, 3.3 ESECTION Section 25 (Overhaul - 40TE Automatic Transmission)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Automatic - 40TE
- Description
- Operation
- Diagnosis and Testing
- 40/41TE Transaxle General Diagnosis
- Road Test
- Hydraulic Pressure Tests
- Notes
- TEST ONE-SELECTOR IN LOW (1st GEAR)
- TEST TWO-SELECTOR IN DRIVE (2nd GEAR)
- TEST TWO A-SELECTOR IN OD (4th Gear)
- TEST THREE-OVERDRIVE CLUTCH CHECK (3rd and 2nd Gear)
- TEST FOUR-SELECTOR IN OVERDRIVE (4th Gear)
- TEST FIVE-SELECTOR IN OVERDRIVE (4th Gear-CC on)
- Test Six-Selector In Reverse
- Test Result Indications
- Clutch Air Pressure Tests
- Torque Converter Housing Fluid Leakage
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Installation
- Schematics and Diagrams
- Specifications
- Special Tools
- Accumulator
- ASSEMBLY, Input Clutch
- ASSEMBLY, Transmission Solenoid and Pressure Switch
- CABLE, Shift
- DRIVE, Final
- Driving Clutches
- Fluid
- GEARTRAIN, Planetary
- Holding Clutches
- PUMP, Transmission Oil
- RELAY, Transmission Control
- SEAL, Oil Pump
- SENSOR, Speed, Input
- SENSOR, Speed, Output
- SENSOR, Transmission Range
- SENSOR, Variable Line Pressure
- SOLENOID, Shift Interlock
- SOLENOID, Transmission
- Torque Converter
- Valve Body
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.