47RE Master Rebuild Kit 1998-2002, new and ready to install. Fits the 47RE. Ships fast from the USA.
The 1998-2002 Ram 2500 and 3500 with the 24-valve Cummins is the truck most people mean when they say 47RE, and it is the one that most often needs a full overhaul: overdrive slip under a trailer, a soft or late 3-4 shift, or fluid that smells burnt after a long pull. This master rebuild kit is built for that 1998-2002 window and is also listed for the 46RE in the Ram 1500, Dakota, Durango and Grand Cherokee of the same years. It includes friction clutch plates, steel plates, seals, gaskets, a transmission filter, bushings and related hardware, so the soft parts and the wear bushings are covered in one order. The kit weighs about 14.3 lb.
The 47RE pairs a three-speed main case (front clutch, rear clutch, kickdown band, low-reverse band) with a rear overdrive unit that holds the overdrive clutch, the direct clutch and a sprag. The 47RE carries more clutch capacity than the 46RE: the 1998 Ram service manual lists 4 front discs, 5 overdrive discs and 10 direct discs versus 3, 4 and 8 on the 46RE. On the diesel trucks the overdrive and direct packs take the heaviest beating, and when one is burnt the debris has already been through the pump, valve body and cooler. Replacing every friction, steel, seal and bushing at once is what gives a rebuilt unit a fair chance at long life.
Start with the cheap checks. Read codes, confirm the fluid level hot in Neutral, and check governor pressure, since a failed governor sensor or solenoid can cause no-upshift and third-gear starts that mimic a worn clutch. A pressure test with the overdrive clutch readings in the service manual separates a hydraulic leak from burnt frictions. If the pan and filter are loaded with lining, rebuild. Our Ram 3500 Cummins shift problems guide and Ram 2500 Cummins common problems guide lay out the steps for these exact trucks.
Listed for 1998-2002 46RE, 47RE, A518 and A618, with vehicle fitment given as Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500, Dakota, Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 47RE itself was used in the heavy-duty Ram 2500/3500; the Ram 1500, Dakota, Durango and Jeep use the 46RE. Since one kit serves both, count the discs in each pack you pull out and confirm the kit has enough for a 47RE before you start. Check the case tag or send us your year and VIN. More 47RE parts are in our 47RE parts collection.
| Fits | 47RE 1998-2002 |
| 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.
Friction plates, steel plates, seals, gaskets, a transmission filter, bushings and related hardware. Bands are not listed.
Yes, if the case tag reads 47RE. It is listed for 1998-2002 46RE and 47RE. Count your old discs per pack to confirm the kit covers the 47RE stack.
Those trucks use the 46RE, which this kit is also listed for in 1998-2002. Check the case tag or send us your VIN.
The kit does not list bands. Inspect both for lining loss and glazing during teardown and replace them if they are worn.
On 1998-2002 diesel Rams the cooler-line temperature sensor forces a 4-3 downshift at about 280F. Fix the overheating cause, usually a restricted cooler or slipping clutches, before or during the rebuild.
