45RFE Overhaul Kit 2005, new and ready to install. Fits the 45RFE. Ships fast from the USA.
If your 45RFE has burnt fluid full of friction material, flares on the 2-3 or 3-4 shift, or has lost a gear, a seal-only kit will not get it back on the road. This is a complete master rebuild kit for the 1999 to 2005 45RFE, 5-45RFE and 545RFE, the version built for 4x4 trucks and SUVs such as the Dodge Ram 1500, Durango and Dakota and the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty. It covers the gaskets and seals plus a full set of BorgWarner friction plates and Raybestos steel plates, so you can rebuild every clutch pack in one pass instead of reusing worn steels.
The 45RFE packs six clutches into a compact case: underdrive, overdrive, reverse and 2-4 in the input clutch assembly, plus the 2C and low/reverse clutches in the case. Each one is applied by a piston with its own seals, fed through sealing rings on the input shaft and reaction support. When those seals harden and the clutch packs wear, apply volume grows, the computer's clutch volume indexes drift out of range, and shifts become slow and slippery before a pack finally burns. A rebuild with this kit replaces the friction and steel plates, the piston seals, the sealing rings, O-rings and the case and pan gaskets that control all of that.
Read codes and check the clutch volume index values on a scan tool. A pack that is out of range on a transmission with healthy fluid level and line pressure is a worn clutch, not a solenoid problem. Rule out the pump too: low line pressure from a worn pump or regulator valve will cook a new set of clutches. Our 45RFE 3-4 clutch failure guide explains the most common burnt pack, and the 45RFE pump failure guide covers what to check on the front of the unit before you close it up.
This kit is specified for 1999 to 2005 45RFE, 5-45RFE and 545RFE transmissions in 4x4 vehicles. Internally the 2WD and 4x4 units share most parts, but the filter and some housing details differ, so a 2WD owner should confirm before ordering. Chrysler also made running changes inside this period, so compare the clutch counts and seal sizes against your teardown, or send your year and VIN and we will check fitment. For 2006 and later units, see the other kits on the 45RFE/545RFE collection page.
While the unit is apart, replace worn hard parts as well. A reman 45RFE pump and a new 45RFE solenoid kit are the two most common additions, because a fresh set of clutches will not last behind a weak pump or a leaking solenoid pack.
| Fits | 45RFE 2005 |
| Part type | Overhaul Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
It is a master rebuild kit: gaskets, piston seals, sealing rings and O-rings, plus BorgWarner friction plates and Raybestos steel plates for the clutch packs. A filter is shown in the photo.
The kit is specified for 1999-2005 4x4 applications. Most internal parts are shared, but the filter and some housing details differ, so 2WD owners should confirm with us first by sending their year and VIN.
Yes, the listing covers the 45RFE, 5-45RFE and 545RFE from 1999 to 2005. Compare the clutch counts against your teardown to confirm the right version.
Chrysler lists the overhaul fill at roughly 14 to 16 liters of ATF+4 including the torque converter. Check the level hot on the dipstick after the first drive.
Yes. Chrysler requires the Quick Learn procedure after clutch plate or seal replacement so the computer resets its clutch volume values for the new packs.
Check the pump and the solenoid pack. A worn pump or a leaking solenoid pack will ruin new clutches, and the torque converter should be cleaned or replaced after a burnt clutch failure.
