Where is the transmission pump located?

The pump is usually located in the cover of the transmission. It draws fluid from a sump in the bottom of the transmission and feeds it to the hydraulic system. It also feeds the transmission cooler and the torque converter.

How do I know if my transmission pump is bad?

5 Symptoms of a Failing Transmission Pump

Pungent, Burning Odor. When your transmission pump has gone bad, the fluid will not be able to circulate in the transmission properly.
More Challenging to Shift Gears.
Illuminating Check Engine Light.
Noisy Transmission.
The Transmission Starts to Slip.

How much does it cost to replace a transmission pump?

The price range for an automatic transmission front pump is between $110-350 and make sure that all the connections will match up. Visit websites and research on the automatic transmission front pump that needs replacement. Check Engine Light.

How long does it take to replace transmission pump?

It can take a bit longer depending on the level of damage. Some professional technicians complete the entire replacement task in two or three hours.

What does a bad transmission pump sound like?

Noise: A failing transmission pump will often make a whining noise. Because the unit is driven by the engine, the sound usually increases as you accelerate. Transmission slippage: Transmission fluid is used to change gears as you drive.

Can you just replace a transmission pump?

Automatic transmissions require transmission fluid to power the hydraulic system, and a transmission pump is what moves that fluid around. When the transmission pump becomes clogged or broken it needs to be removed and then repaired or replaced in order to prevent more serious damage to the transmission itself.

What does a failing torque converter sound like?

Likewise, when a vehicle torque converter fails, the car will give a bad torque converter noise–a whining or whining sounds like a power steering pump with little or no fluid in it. If the whining noise increases when you engage the transmission gears, it tells you to have torque converter problems.

Do you have to remove the transmission in a Dodge Durango?

It is not necessary to remove the entire transmission assembly to perform overdrive unit repairs. CAUTION: The transmission and torque converter must be removed as an assembly to avoid component damage. The converter drive plate, pump bushing, or oil seal can be damaged if the converter is left attached to the driveplate during removal.

How is the transmission pump attached to the engine?

Transmission pumps are driven directly from the engine through the torque converter. The torque converter housing is mechanically attached to the engine’s crankshaft causing the pump to operate whenever the engine is running.

Can a overdrive unit be removed from a Dodge Durango?

The overdrive unit can be removed and serviced separately. It is not necessary to remove the entire transmission assembly to perform overdrive unit repairs. CAUTION: The transmission and torque converter must be removed as an assembly to avoid component damage.

What kind of oil pump does a transmission use?

The engine and drivetrain must be ruled out before troubleshooting transmission noise or vibration. Transmission oil pumps provide fluid pressure for the transmission and torque converter. Gear and rotor-type pumps are considered fixed displacement.

What to do if your Dodge Durango is having transmission problems?

So if you have a Dodge Durango or Dodge truck based on the same chassis and you’re having transmission issues like I described, you may want to change these sensors to see if the fix works for you too. There’s too high a temptation for a dealership or transmission shop to want to ‘over repair’ and hence over charge for a simple issue like this.

Where can I get an oil change on my Dodge Durango?

I was impressed lately when I took it to a Grease Monkey, which is an oil change franchise common in Colorado, and learned that one of their other customers owns 2 Dodge Durangos of the same vintage as mine and each was approaching 300,000 miles with no major issues.