47RE Master Rebuild Kit 1990-1997, new and ready to install. Fits the 47RE. Ships fast from the USA.
Older heavy-duty Rams are where this kit earns its keep: a mid-90s Ram 2500 or 3500 with the Cummins or V10 whose A618 (47RH or 47RE) slips when it is hot, takes a long time to grab Drive in the morning, or has started leaving clutch dust in the pan. This listing covers 1990-1997 and is cross-listed for the A518/46RH/46RE as well. It is a banner-level kit: the overhaul gasket and seal set, a friction clutch pack, the front (intermediate) band, the rear (low-reverse) band, a filter, and the pump seals and O-rings. Steel plates are not part of this kit, so read the steel note below before you order.
These years straddle a change. The early units are 47RH, with a hydraulic governor in the output shaft, and the later ones are 47RE, with an electronically controlled governor pressure solenoid and sensor. The clutch and band layout stayed the same: front and rear clutches plus two bands in the main case, and an overdrive and direct clutch in the rear overdrive unit. The rebuild kit renews every friction surface and seal that wears in normal service, so the unit holds pressure again and every clutch applies on new lining. On a truck that has towed for years, the bands are often as worn as the clutches, which is why having both in the box matters.
On a 47RE from these years, rule out the governor first. GEARS Magazine's 42-47RE troubleshooting article notes governor pressure should be zero stopped and climb about 1 psi per mph to around 40 mph; a bad sensor or solenoid causes no-upshift and third-gear starts that get mistaken for clutch failure. On a 47RH, check the TV cable adjustment for the same reason. Then drop the pan: band lining and clutch material in the filter mean it is rebuild time. The Ram 2500 Cummins shift problems guide and 47RE common problems guide cover the diagnosis in order.
Listed for 1990-1997 A518/46RH/46RE and A618/47RH/47RE. Because the same kit is sold for both families, compare the friction count in each of your old packs with what is in the box; the 47-series runs more discs in the front, overdrive and direct clutches than a 46-series. Check the tag on the driver side of the case to confirm what you have, or send us your year and VIN and we will check it. Other parts for this unit are in our 47RE parts collection.
| Fits | 47RE 1990-1997 |
| Part type | Master Rebuild Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Reference | A518 |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. It includes the overhaul gasket and seal set, frictions, front and rear bands, a filter and pump seals. Reuse good steels or add the 1990-1997 steel plate set.
Yes, it is listed for 47RH and 47RE (and 46RH/46RE) from 1990-1997. The difference between RH and RE is the governor control, not the clutch and band layout.
Not necessarily. That is a classic governor pressure sensor or solenoid fault on the 47RE. Check governor pressure first; rebuild only if the clutches or bands are actually worn.
ATF+4. Soak the frictions in it before assembly, fill with it, and set the level hot in Neutral.
Yes. The front (intermediate or kickdown) band and the rear (low-reverse) band are both in the kit.
