Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Transmission and Transfer Case » Diagnosis and testing
Gearshift cable

(1) The shifter lever and gate positions should be in alignment with all transmission PARK, NEUTRAL, and gear detent positions.

(2) Engine starts must be possible with shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL gate positions only. Engine starts must not be possible in any other gear position.

(3) With shift lever handle in:

(a) PARK position-Apply forward force on center of lever and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible.

(b) PARK position-Apply rearward force on center of lever and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible.

(c) NEUTRAL position-Normal position. Engine starts must be possible.

(d) NEUTRAL position-Engine running and brakes applied, apply forward force on center of shift lever. Transmission shall not be able to shift from neutral to reverse.

Automatic transmission diagnosis

Effects of incorrect fluid level

Causes of burnt fluid

Fluid contamination

Preliminary diagnosis

Park/neutral position switch

Overdrive electrical controls

Gearshift cable

Road testing

Analyzing road test

Hydraulic pressure test

Air testing transmission clutch and band operation

Converter housing fluid leak diagnosis

Diagnosis tables and charts-re transmission