62TE Transmission Oil Pan and Filter Kit 265-833

This kit replaces the lower filter pan on the Chrysler 62TE six-speed. It comes with a steel pan with a threaded drain plug, a new filter and a pan gasket, and it cross-references to 265-833. The kit fits 2008-2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009-2018 Journey, 2008-2016 Town and Country, 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2008-2014 Avenger, 2007-2010 Sebring, 2007-2008 Pacifica, 2012-2015 Ram C/V and 2014-2018 ProMaster. Most buyers have a leaking pan, a pan dented by a jack or road debris, or are tired of dropping a full pan of fluid at every service.

What the filter pan does on a 62TE

The 62TE case has two pans. The fluid filter pan on the bottom covers the sump filter and holds the fluid the pump draws from. The valve body pan covers the valve body and the solenoid pack connector. This kit replaces the filter pan. From the factory it is sealed with a bead of RTV and has no drain plug. The pump is a crescent-type gear pump that pulls fluid through the filter. A pan bent up into the filter, or a sealing flange that lets air in, causes pressure problems as well as leaks. A bent factory flange is hard to seal with a new bead of RTV. A new steel pan with a flat flange and a gasket fixes that, and the drain plug makes the next service less messy.

Signs you need a new 62TE pan

• ATF dripping from the pan rail, especially at a corner that was hit
• A dented pan, which can crowd the filter and restrict pickup
• Delayed engagement or a whine that started after the pan was hit
• Repeated leaks after resealing the factory pan with RTV
• Low fluid that keeps coming back, causing flares or a harsh 2-3 shift

Confirm the leak is the pan

Clean the underside of the case, drive the vehicle, and look for where the fluid comes from first. A wet filter pan rail is this part. Fluid higher up can come from the valve body pan, a cooler line or a case seal. The fluid runs down to the lowest point, so the pan can look wet even when it is not the source. When the old pan comes off, read the magnet and the fluid before you clean them. Our 62TE filter and pan service guide explains what normal wear looks like compared with a unit that needs a teardown, and the high-mileage checklist lists other common leak points.

Fitment

This pan fits the 62TE six-speed only. Some of these vehicles, especially earlier minivans and Sebrings with smaller engines, came with the 41TE four-speed. The 41TE pan is different. The 2015-up 200 and the 2017-up Pacifica use a nine-speed. Before you order, check the transmission code on your build sheet or the transmission ID tag, or send us your year and VIN. Every part for this transmission is on the 62TE parts page.

Install notes

• Since the factory pan has no drain plug, leave a couple of bolts loose on one side and let the pan tip to drain. Do not pry on the flange.
• Remove the filter nuts and the filter, then make sure the old filter seal is not still in the case bore. A doubled or missing seal pulls air into the pump. Torque the new filter nuts to 40 in. lbs.
• Scrape every bit of the factory RTV off the case flange and clean it dry. Set the gasket and tighten the pan bolts to 50 in. lbs. in a cross pattern. Torque the drain plug snug and do not overtighten it.
• Add four quarts of ATF+4 first, start the engine, move the selector through each position, then set the level hot using fluid temperature on a scan tool. A typical refill is about 5.5 quarts. The 62TE service kit with 6 quarts covers the fluid, and you will need a 62TE service dipstick because the fill tube is capped.
• At future services, pull the drain plug, then drop the pan only when the filter is due.

Does this replace the top or bottom pan on a 62TE?

It replaces the bottom fluid filter pan, the one that covers the sump filter. The valve body pan is a separate cover and is not part of this kit.

Do I need RTV with this pan?

The kit includes a pan gasket, so the factory RTV bead is not needed. Clean every trace of the old RTV off the case flange so the gasket seals on bare, dry metal.

How much fluid does it take after swapping the pan?

Start with four quarts of ATF+4, run the selector through each position, then set the level hot. A typical service takes about 5.5 quarts.

Will it fit a Grand Caravan with the 4-speed?

No. This pan is only for the 62TE six-speed. The 41TE four-speed uses a different pan, so check the transmission on your build sheet or send us your VIN.

What are the torque specs?

Chrysler's 62TE service information lists 40 in. lbs. for the filter nuts and 50 in. lbs. for the filter pan bolts. Use an inch-pound torque wrench and a cross pattern.

• 62TE Filter and Pan Service Guide
• 62TE High-Mileage Service Checklist
• 62TE Avenger Common Problems and Fixes
• 62TE 200 Common Problems and Fixes