I was backing out of my parking space this morning, when i put the ram in reverse It made a noise as if the transmission was humming, also when accelerating i can hear a slight whine especially in lower gears.
is this normal noise? also the trans isnt slipping

 

check your fluid level with it warm, flat surface, and in neutral...w/e-brake on please If fluid ok post back..

 

well i checked fluid level in neutral after going to work and it was in the good range. yet after inspecting lines to the heat exchange in the radiator i found that the lower transmission hose is leaking a small amount. guess i get to remove the check valve now.

 

pics of the parts I used when I removed mine is in 'my albums'..

 

A little seepage at the connectors is pretty normal and wont cause the whining, which btw is pretty normal. You might try looking in the DIY section for "check valve removal" . Not saying that's it(the whining), but something that can't hurt to do.

 

zman i have been wanting for a reason to start to remove the check valve after reading the post in the diy section. i guess all the noise might just be normal since it is only when i first start up in the morning to leave.\
Thanks patt i will have a look.

 

Drive it until that 46re dies. Meanwhile, removing the CV can only help. And most tranny shops(good ones) will also remove it when replacing the trans.