545RFE Clutch Module 1999, new and ready to install. Fits the 545RFE. Ships fast from the USA.
This is a Raybestos RGPZ-105 friction clutch pack, also numbered 72119B, for the Chrysler 45RFE and 545RFE. The 1999 in the listing title marks the start of the RFE family, and Raybestos lists the pack as 1999-on for both transmissions, so it covers the Ram 1500, Dakota, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Commander and Liberty units most rebuilders see. If your truck slips in one gear, flares between shifts, or came in with black fluid and a pan full of friction material, this is the friction side of the rebuild in one box, with Raybestos GPZ material on the main clutches.
The RFE transmissions have six clutches and no bands. The underdrive, overdrive and reverse clutches live in the input clutch housing, while the 2C, 4C and low/reverse clutches apply from the case. Each gear is two clutches clamped together, and every shift is one clutch releasing while the next one fills, timed by the controller. When frictions glaze or lose material, the clamped pack slips, the speed sensors see the wrong ratio, and the controller either flares the shift or drops into its failsafe gear. The RGPZ-105 contains six GPZ710 frictions for the reverse and underdrive clutches, four GPZ140 overdrive frictions, three GPZ220 2C frictions, three GPZ225 4C frictions and six R559230 high energy low/reverse frictions. Raybestos rates it for heavy duty and high-stress use such as towing and work trucks.
Clutches are often the victim, not the cause. Overdrive clutch failures on RFE units are commonly driven by solenoid switch valve wear, a restricted or leaking dribbler circuit, or clutch clearance set wrong on the last rebuild, so find that cause or the new frictions burn too. The 45RFE 3-4 clutch failure guide covers the air checks, and the valve body testing guide covers the switch valve. Check line pressure with a gauge first; low pressure from the pump will slip any set of clutches.
The pack is listed for 1999-on 45RFE and 545RFE transmissions. Chrysler changed overdrive friction and steel thickness and the underdrive and overdrive pressure plates between the 1999-2006 and 2007-up units, and clutch counts can differ by application. Lay out the plates from each pack you remove and compare count and thickness to the new frictions before you assemble, or send your year and VIN. More 45RFE and 545RFE parts are on the 45RFE and 545RFE collection page.
| Fits | 545RFE 1999 |
| Part type | Clutch Module |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | Raybestos |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. The RGPZ-105 is frictions only. Reuse steels only if they are flat and free of heat spots, otherwise replace them.
Yes. Raybestos lists the pack for 1999-on 45RFE and 545RFE. Compare plate counts and thickness to the ones you remove, since Chrysler changed some packs over the years.
All six: reverse and underdrive, overdrive, 2C, 4C and low/reverse. It contains 22 frictions in total.
Piston seals and gaskets from an overhaul kit, any damaged steels, the filter, and the valve body or solenoid switch valve if testing shows wear. Flush the cooler too.
Yes. Run the quick learn with a scan tool, then drive it through normal upshifts so the controller can learn the new clutch volumes.
