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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 1
BD PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION
BD PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION
Dodge Installation Instructions
2WD Transmissions 4WD Transmissions
1030310 1991-93 518 1030311 1991-93 518
1064152 1994-95 (12V) 47RH 1064154 1994-95 (12V) 47RH
1064162 1996-98 (12V) 47RE 1064164 1996-98 (12V) 47RE
1064172 1998-99 (24V) 47RE 1064174 1998-99 (24V) 47RE
1064182 2000-02 (24V) 47RE 1064184 2000-02 (24V) 47RE
1064192 2003-04 (24V) 48RE 1064194 2003-04 (24V) 4
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 2 REMOVAL: 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s). 2. Remove the torque converter access cover and inspection plate. 3. Remove the transmission pan, drain the fluid and re-install the pan. 4. Remove the fill tube bracket bolt and pull the tube out of the transmission. Retain the fill tube seal. On 4WD models, it will also be necessary to remove the bolt attached to the transfer case vent tube to the converter housing. 5. Rot
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 3 18. Carefully work the transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off the engine block dowels. 19. Lower the transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle. 20. Carefully slide the torque converter out of the transmission. BD Engine Brake Inc. Plant Address: #A10 – 33733 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9 US Shipping: #88 – 446 Harrison St., Sumas, WA, USA 98295 | US Mailing Address: P.O. Box 231, Sumas, WA,
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 4 INSTALLATION: 1. Flush the cooler and all cooler lines before installing the transmission. 2. ***NOTE: If new bolts are supplied with the converter, be sure to remove the bolts before installing the transmission. 3. Lubricate the converter drive hub and oil pump seal lip with petroleum jelly. 4. Lubricate the converter pilot hub with transmission fluid. 5. Align and install the torque converter into the oil pump. 6. Carefully
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 5 18. Connect the electrical wires to the park/neutral position switch and transmission solenoid(s). Be sure the transmission harnesses are properly routed. CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be used to attach the converter to the drive plate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch surface inside the converter. 19. Install the torque converter to drive plate bolts using Loctite. On models with a 12.2” converter, t
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 6 KICK-DOWN CABLE ADJUSTMENT Kick-down cable adjustment is one of the most critical adjustments that affect the operation of the transmission. The BD Performance Valve Body is a performance product and not stock, therefore the factory specifications for this adjustment are used only as a guide. Your drivability and performance demands will determine your shift points and pressure adjustments. Kick down cable adjustments are for Full Thr
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 7 24 VALVE ADJUSTMENTS nd rd On trucks equipped with Cummins ISB engines, full throttle shift between 2 and 3 should occur between 2800 – 3000 rpm (OEM) with transmission at operating temp. The kick down cable will be located underneath the plastic cover as indicated below. The plastic cover is held in place by 2 plastic Phillips head screws, only light pressure is required to remove them. Do not lose the screws or washers when
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 8 Adjusting the cable forward, towards the radiator, will Adjusting the cable rearward, towards the firewall, will make the transmission shift sooner. make the transmission shift later. **CAUTION** DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE CLIP, IF THE CLIP BREAKS THE CABLE WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED! (Adjustment spec - 1/8 inch movement = ~75 rpm) Install white locking clip and then re-install the cable through the support bracket a
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4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 9 BD Engine Brake, Inc. (BD) warrants to the original purchaser that any parts purchased shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. BD limits the liability to the repair or replacement, at BD's option, of any warrantable product returned prepaid with a complete service history and proof of purchase. A valid proof of purchase is a dated bill of sale. Repaired or replaced product will be returned to the customer freight coll
