Home/Dodge/Durango/Dodge Durango I (1997-2003)/Repair manual/Automatic Trans/Overhaul - 45RFE Automatic Transmission: Specifications
Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Automatic Trans All sections

Overhaul - 45RFE Automatic Transmission: Specifications Dodge Durango I

FLUID CAPACITIES

Note. Transmission and torque converter capacities are approximate. Always determine fluid level with dipstick. See TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITIES table.

ApplicationRefill - Qts. (L)Dry Fill - Qts. (L)
45RFE5.0 (4.3)14.0 (13.3)

TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITIES

TORQUE CONVERTER

CAUTIONThe torque converter is a sealed, welded unit that is not repairable and is serviced as an assembly. The torque converter must be replaced if a transmission failure results in large amounts of metal or fiber contamination in the transmission fluid.

Note. Stall speed test procedures are not available from manufacturer.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Extension/Adapter Housing-To-Transmission Case Bolt40 (54)
Manual Selector Shaft Retaining Screw21 (28)
Oil Pump-To-Transmission Case Bolt21 (28)
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt23 (31)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Accumulator Cover-To-Valve Body Screw40 (4.5)
Cooler Filter By-Pass Valve100 (11.3)
Detent Spring-To-Valve Body Screw40 (4.5)
Manual Shift Lever Retaining Cross Bolt144 (16.0)
Oil Cooler Filter124 (14.0)
Oil Pan Bolt106 (12.0)
Oil Pump Body Halve Assembly Bolt40 (4.5)
Primary Oil Filter Screw40 (4.5)
Reaction Shaft Support-To-Oil Pump Bolt106 (12.0)
Sensor Retaining Bolt106 (12.0)
Separator Plate-To-Oil Pump Body Screw40 (4.5)
Solenoid & Pressure Switch Assembly Screw50 (5.7)
Transfer Plate-To-Valve Body Screw40 (4.5)
Valve Body-To-Transmission Case Bolt106 (12.0)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Clutch Clearance
Low/Reverse Clutch.045-.075 (1.14-1.91)
Overdrive Clutch.040-.065 (1.02-1.65)
Reverse Clutch.032-.049 (.81-1.24)
Underdrive Clutch.030-.046 (.76-1.16)
2nd Clutch.021-.050 (.53-1.27)
4th Clutch.032-.053 (.81-1.35)
Input Shaft End Play.031-.042 (.79-1.07)
Output Shaft End Play.021-.031 (.53-.78)

TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS