Dodge Ram Transmission



518, REVERSE SERVO PISTON 2.479' O.D. USED WITH DOUBLE WRAP BAND DODGE CHRYSLER A518 46RH 46RE 47RE A618 48RE Transmission Parts: 518, REVERSE SERVO PISTON 2.812' O.D. DODGE CHRYSLER A518 46RH 46RE 47RE A618 48RE Transmission Parts 518, REPROGRAMMING KIT TFOD, 4 Speed Full Manual Control-Race (Transgo) (88-04) TF 500-518-618 88-03 4 speed Except 03-up 48RE. The Chrysler-manufactured automatic 47Re and RH transmissions are identifiable by finding the ID tag attached to the transmission housing. According to Dodge Ram, the 47 Series is identified by the numbers stamped on the driver's side of the transmission housing.

The price of our Dodge Ram transmissions have been reduced to an all time low. Every Ram transmission has been built by a certified builder and comes with our nation wide warranty. We upgrade every transmission with the latest in performance parts and we Dyno Test to ensure premium quality.
We carry automatic and manual units for the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 series pickup trucks.


What transmission is in my Dodge Ram?

First manufactured in 1981, the Dodge Ram line of pickups has been named Truck of the Year four times by 'Motor Trend' magazine and is currently built in Michigan and Mexico. These durable pickups provide years of reliable service, but, like all mechanical contrivances, components do eventually need replaced. However, when the transmission needs repaired or replaced in your durable pickup truck, how do you know which of the available transmissions you need to order?


All of the Dodge Ram transmissions have an identifying code on them, but it may not be easy to interpret. The first set of numbers indicates the part number, the second set indicates the build date and the remaining digits indicate the serial number. Documented owners can contact Dodge directly and obtain the transmission information from them via U.S. mail, although this takes close to a month and sometimes that is too long to wait for the information to arrive.


45RFE
The 45RFE tranny was manufactured in Indiana and was typically used in the 1500 series pickup in 3.7L and 4.7L models for the 2002 production year.


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545RFE
This is an automatic tranny and was originally designated the 45RFE. The 545RFE was typically used in the 3.7L, 4.7L and 5.7L Hemi models for the production years 2003-2011.


68RFE and AS68RC
The 68RFE was first used 2007 in the 2500 and 3500 series with the 6.7L Cummins ISB diesel engine. For production year 2007.5 and subsequent, the Aisin AS68RC was used.


65RFE and 66RFE
Available as of the 2012 model year, the 65RFE and 66RFE trannies are recalibrated editions of the 545RFE with the addition of a torque converter. The 65RFE is available on the 1500 series in the 3.7L and 4.7L models; the 66RFE is available on the 2500 series in the 5.7L model and the Chassis Cab 3500 5.7L models.


42RE
Also known as a 40RH, this medium duty A998 tranny has electronic control and overdrive; it was renamed from A500 and was used on 2WD pickup models 150 and 1500 with both V6 and V8 engines.


46RH or A518
Originally named A518, this A727 overdrive tranny was renamed the 46RH and began to be used in 1992 for the series 1500, 2500 and 3500 V8 engines as well as in the Ramcharger SUV 5.2L and 5.9L V8 models for the production years 1992 and 1993.


46RE
A second generation model A518 A727 tranny with electronic control and overdrive, the 46RE was used on all V8 Ram pickup models for the production years 1996-2002.


47RH or A618
A more heavy duty version of the 46RH, this model was used in the 2500 and 3500 series with the Cummins ISB Diesel and Iron V10 as well as the SRT-10 for the production years 1994-1995.


47RE
A second generation model A618 A727 heavy duty tranny with electronic control and overdrive, the 47RE was used on series 2500 and 3500 Diesel V10 models for the production years 1996-2002.


48RE
The big brother to the 47 series, the 48RE is a 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled, heavy duty tranny used as follows:
•Series 2500 and 3500 models with ISB Diesel or HO ISB Diesel, for production years 2003-2004.
•Series 2500 and 3500 models with 600/610 Diesel, for production years 2004-2007.
•Series SRT-10 for production years 2004-2006.


G56
This 6-speed manual model was built by Mercedes for use in medium to heavy duty trucks with a gross vehicle weight of between 7 tons and 12 tons. Used in all models of the pickups, including the Sterling Bullet, for the production years from 2010 to present.


Getrag G360
A 5-speed manual transmission, the Getrag G360 was available on ¾ ton and 1 ton trucks with the 5.9L Cummins diesel engine for the production years 1989-1993. Due to some reliability issues, it was often replaced with the NV4500 5-speed standard tranny.


NV3500
Short for New Venture Gear, this model is a 5-speed overdrive manual tranny used in the light to medium duty 1500 series pickups manufactured from 1994 to 2001 and in the 2500 series for production years 1994 and 1995.


NV4500
The New Venture Gear 4500, or NV4500 or NVG4500, is a 5-speed manual tranny used on both standard duty and heavy duty models as follows:
•Used with the 5.9L V8 model for production years 1992-2002.
•Used with the 2500 and 3500 series 5.7L Hemi model for production years 2003-2005.
•Used with the 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel model and 8.0 V10 model for production years 1994-2005.


NV5600
Available for both 2WD and 4WD models of both the 2500 and 3500 series with the Cummins 24-valve turbo diesel for the production years 1999 to the present, the NV5600 is a 6-speed standard tranny.


All tranny models mentioned in this article are available on our website. Our knowledgeable sales staff can provide any additional information you may need in order to obtain the correct replacement model for your truck and we are open late for your convenience. If you need a model that is not listed, please call us. We will do our very best to find the correct model to fit your needs.


The transmission applications featured on this page cover the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 extending through the following years

  • 1987
  • 1988
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
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  • 2013
  • Present

Dodge Chrysler Automatic Transmissions

Automatic Transmission and Torque Converter Packages for Dodge & Chrysler including vans, motor homes, are available. 4WD and automotive pickups applications, both domestic and import. We rebuild a well-known line of Heavy Duty Dodge Road Runner Series hydraulic and electronic controlled Automatic units a listing for your application is found below. You will find there’s large inventory of automatic transmission and trans-axles prepared to ship. Transmissions are available for Dodge Chrysler gas vehicle as well as Dodge Diesel pickup trucks.

Why Automatic Transmissions Fail

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Automatic transmission failure may be cause by low fluid level, or contaminated fluid brought on by heat buildup and non metal part degradation, and clogging veins in the valve body, pump and torque converter. When exchanging your automatic transmission make sure to flush the actual fluid through the cooling system including lines from your transmission to the radiator and the reservoir underneath the radiator at the least a few times while using correct chemicals. When adding automatic transmission fluid or changing your transmission fluid verify and make certain the manufactures recommend fluid must be used. A person can be shocked the number of times the incorrect fluid is utilized leading to an on-slot of issues.

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Factory Built Ensures Consistency, Quality and Long Life

Our automatic transmission rebuild services are performed by experienced transmission technicians. A transmission rebuild, also known as a complete transmission overhaul, involves the complete removal and disassembly of your transmission. Each part of the transmission being rebuilt is inspected for wear and damage. Low service expectancy components will always be swapped out no matter their condition. All the other parts that don’t have brand new potential service life are replaced with the highest quality parts available. Conformity updates are installed to enhance maker’s designs to repair issues found after the vehicle leaves the factory.

Throughout the rebuilding of your transmission all gaskets and seals are replaced with brand new ones. All new clutch fractions are part of a complete rebuild and are always replaced during a proper overhaul, including bands, electronic solenoids seals, bushings and gaskets. Valve bodies are taken apart, cleaned out and inspected all balls and springs are replaced. Specific attention is paid to the planetary gear set, including sun gear, annulus ring gear, planet gears and planet carrier parts showing wear are replaced.

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To ensure the greatest level of quality we utilize the best parts and torque converters obtainable along with highly trained technicians to rebuild re-manufacture your Dodge automatic transmission. We can build your automatic transmission to your specification including heavy duty towing transmissions with robust bands and clutch frictions, shift kits and external cooling systems if desired. We provide a wide variety of torque converter options, all rebuilt units are supplied with stock/OE torque converters. Optional torque converters are available, converters to satisfy your particular stall, lockup, horsepower and torque requirements. Matching your vehicles desired performance using the correct torque converter specification is critical. Be sure to consult our Drivetrain expert at time of the order, provide you vehicle performance requirements to enable you to get the converter required. Bbc on sky go free.

You can extend the life span of your Dodge Chrysler automatic transmission by installing an auxiliary transmission cooler either under the car or truck next to the transmission or behind the grill. One other good idea if you’re towing heavy loads is to monitor the transmission by installing a temperature gauge. We advise you install the sensing unit in the output side cooling line as it leave the transmission headed to the radiator cooling reservoir.

We offer the following Automatic Transmission Models for Dodge Chrysler A500, A518, A604, 45RFE, 47RE or 48RE. Prices below may vary depending upon your torque converter selection, please check at time of your order. Don’t see what you need just give us a call 888-824-2012.

Part NumberTrans. ModelMin YearMax YearApplicationEngine SizeCore DepositYour Cost
4002411A4LD1992Dakota 4X43.9$$1,219.88
4003008A50019961997Dakota 4X43.9$$1,219.88
4002483AA50019921993Dakota 4X4$$1,310.24
4003240A50019981999Dakota Durango 4X4$$1,219.88
4002501A5001989Dodge 4X4 Pickup$$1,310.24
4002845A5001996Dodge Van 4X2$$1,219.88
40024BA51819921993Dodge 250 350 Pickup W/model Diesel5.9$$1,350.90
4003020A5181997Dodge 1500 4X4$$1,310.24
4003254A51819981999Dodge 4X2 3500$$1,310.24
4003578A51820005.9L Gas 4X4 Pickup5.9$$1,310.24
4002850A518199619974X4 Pickup5.2$$1,310.24
T97AA51820012003Dodge Pickup5.9$$1,618.40
4002832A541E1996Dodge Stratus2.5$$1,170.18
4003148A6041998Stratus2.4$$1,170.18
4004057A6041999Stratus2.4$$1,170.18
4003235A6041998Caravan Fwd3.8$$1,484.38
4002838A67019961998Caravan 3Spd2.4$$1,484.38
4003001A6041997Caravan2.0 2.4$$1,484.38
4002834A6041996Caravan3.3$$1,484.38
4002840A60419961997Caravan2.4$$1,484.38
4002999A6041997Caravan Fwd3.3$$1,484.38
4003234A6041998Caravan Fwd3.3$$1,484.38
4003343A6041999Caravan Fwd$$1,484.38
40034A6042000Caravan Dodge3.8$$1,484.38
4003492A6042000Caravan Fwd3.0$$1,484.38
4003493A6042000Caravan Fwd3.3$$1,484.38
4003720A60420012002Caravan3.3$$1,484.38
4003723A6042002Caravan3.8$$1,484.38
4002839A60419961998Caravan3.0$$989.46
4003799A6042001Pt Cruiser2.4$$1,484.38
T2270AA6041999Sebring Fwd,Neon Fwd,Pt Cruiser Fwd,Stratus Fwd,Cirrus Fwd,Breeze Fwd,Eclipse Fwd,Eclipse Awd2.4, 2.0$$1,817.93
T2218BA60420052006Grand Caravan Fwd,Town & Country Fwd3.8$$1,817.93
T2274AA6042007Grand Caravan Fwd,Town & Country Fwd3.8$$1,817.93
4002238A750F19871988Dakota 3 Spd$$813.25
4004467B42LE19992002Dodge3.2 3.5$$1,260.54
400446842LE20032004Dodge3.5$$1,260.54
400427642LE20032004Intrepid Concorde2.7$$1,260.54
400300742RE19961997Dakota 4X23.9$$1,260.54
400435242RLE2002Dakota3.7$$1,260.54
400448242RLE20052006Dakota 4X43.7$$1,260.54
400056342RLE20072012Nitro/Liberty3.7$$1,260.54
400324344RE1998Dodge 4X4 Pickup$$1,260.54
400044145RFE2006Dodge$$1,484.38
400415945RFE2003Dodge 1500 4X4 Pickup5.7$$1,484.38
400357945RFE2002Dakota 4X24.7$$1,484.38
400435945RFE20042005Dakota 4X44.7$$1,484.38
400358045RFE20002002Durango 4X44.7$$1,484.38
400410545RFE20002003Durango 4X44.7$$1,484.38
400436045RFE20042005Durango$$1,484.38
400415145RFE2003Ram 1500 Pickup$$1,484.38
400284746RE19961997Dodge 360 4X4 Pickup360$$1,310.24
400301746RE19961997Dodge 4X2 Pickup5.2$$1,310.24
400301846RE19961997Dodge 4X4 Pickup5.2$$1,310.24
400325646RE19981999Dodge 4X4 Pickup5.9$500$1,855.90
400359846RE200020022Wd Dodge Pickup$$1,310.24
4003258A47RE19981999Dodge 2500 3500 Pickup8.0$$1,983.43
4002848A47RE1996Dodge 2500 3500 Diesel Pickup5.9$$1,802.71
4003022B47RE1997Dodge 2500 3500 4X4 Pickup5.9$$1,802.71
4003258B47RE199819992500/3500 Diesel Pickup5.9$$1,983.43
4002849A47RE1996Dodge 4 X2 Diesel Pickup5.9$$1,802.71
400364947RE20002002Dodge Diesel Pickup 4X45.9$$1,983.43
4003648A47RE20002002Dodge Diesel 4X2 Billet Pickup5.9$$1,983.43
400266647RH1994UpDodge Diesel Pickup5.9$$1,802.71
400266947RH1994UpDodge 4X2 Pickup8.0$$1,802.71
T2413AA48RE20052008Dodge Pickup5.9$$3,335.80
T98AA48RE20032004Dodge Pickup5.9$$3,014.28
T6207CA545RFE200520111500 4Wd, Ram Dakota 4Wd,Durango 4Wd,Aspen 4Wd,Raider 4Wd4.7$$2,885.00
T8306AA62TE20112015Grand Caravan Fwd,Town & Country Fwd,C/V Fwd,Routan Fwd,200 Fwd,Journey Fwd,Avenger Fwd3.6$$2,907.33
T8301AA62TE2007Avenger Fwd,Routan Fwd,Town & Country Fwd,Sebring Fwd,Grand Caravan Fwd,Journey Fwd,Pacifica Fwd4.0$$2,907.33
400496268RFE20112015Dodge 2500 3500 4X4 Pickup6.7$$3,107.02
T6411AA68RFE20072008Ram 2500/3500 4Wd Pickup6.7$$3,805.20
T6413AA68RFERam 2500/3500 4Wd Pickup6.7$$3,805.20
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If you’d like assistance with your automatic transmission or having issues diagnosing the problem give the Drivetrain expert at Midwest Transmission a call 888-824-2012 we have the answers you’ll need. Don’t see what you need or want us to build your core just give us a call, you supply the core and save the core charge.