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Show you the automatic transmission, passing gear linkage for a 79 Chevy 350 eng. truck
The automatic transmission in a 2003 Dodge Dakota does not have bands.
There is no adjustment for the bands on a Chevy automatic transmission. They self adjust as the bands wear.
All of the shift linkage should be internal. You will have to remove transmission, split the transmission in two to access the linkage.
Shift linkage broken or disconnected?
Not hard if you are mechanically inclined. Having a donor vehicle that is the same as your truck but automatic is key. This would give you all the parts, nuts, bolts, brackets, linkage, etc to do the swap.
have someone change gears, while not running, and make sure the linkage from the gear lever, whether automatic or not, is moving the linkage for the transmission itself. if the linkage is moving on the trasmission, then its probably in the tranny. also make sure the drive shaft is working (runs from the transmission to the rear differential).
A518 is the transmission if it is an automatic, and if it is a manual then it is a Getrag 360.
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Dodge Automatic Shifts HardThe downshift linkage that connects the throttle body to the transmission is either frozen or out of adjustment. Frozen linkage is common problem for Dodge automatics.
The transmission fluid capacity for your truck, automatic transmission would be 3 quarts.