Metal part found in transmission pan

[Tr3nt]

I have a 2000 Dodge ram 1500 with 108,000 miles. I just recently did a transmission fluid change and filter. The old fluid was pink and fresh. But inside of the transmission pan I found something that probably shouldn’t be there. I’ve been driving on the highway and it seems sluggish and shifts fine up at first except for 3rd to 4th gear it shifts hard. It also downshifts really easily when I barely give it more gas. With that being said, I’m gonna attach an image of the part that I found in the transmission pan. I believe it could be a band anchor, any advice on what I should do, I don’t wanna put a whole new transmission in it yet because I’m shipping in April to go to boot camp and AIT.

 

[tron67j]

Kickdown Band Anchor - Mopar (3743338)​

Found this online

You will need to loosen the adjuster and install the flat metal adjuster back into place, and then re-adjust the band.. Here is how to adjust the band...

BAND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT BAND ADJUSTMENT

The front (kickdown) band adjusting screw is located on the left side of the transmission case above the manual valve and throttle valve levers.

1. Raise vehicle.Loosen band adjusting screw locknut Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary.Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.) torque with Inch Pound Torque Wrench C-3380-A, a 3-in. extension and appropriate Torx™ socket
   CAUTION: If Adapter C-3705 is needed to reach the adjusting screw, tighten the screw to only 5 N·m (47-50 in. lbs.) torque.
   Back off front band adjusting screw 3 turns.Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten locknut to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.Lower vehicle.