65RFE Overhaul Kit 2006, new and ready to install. Fits the 65RFE. Ships fast from the USA.
This overhaul kit is for the five-speed 545RFE from 2006 on and the six-speed 65RFE that grew out of it. It is a Transtec kit, the rebuild line made by Freudenberg-NOK, built without bonded pistons and without a pan gasket. That makes it the right fit for a rebuilder whose pistons are still good, or who is buying pistons separately, and who wants a complete set of seals, sealing rings and gaskets for a Ram 1500, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Commander, Dakota or Aspen that is coming apart for slipping, leaks or a high-mileage refresh.
The RFE units have no bands. Every gear is a combination of clutch packs applied by hydraulic pistons, with an electronic solenoid pack choosing which circuits get pressure. The sealing rings on the input shaft and the reaction shaft support carry that oil into spinning clutch drums, and the lip seals on each piston hold it there. After years of heat they harden and lose their grip on the bore, so pressure bleeds off and the clutch slips even though full pressure was commanded. An overhaul kit replaces all of those soft parts at once. Because this version leaves out the bonded pistons, inspect yours for rubber that is cracked, swollen or separating from the metal before deciding to reuse them.
Check codes and fluid level first, then compare actual line pressure to commanded on a scan tool. A worn solenoid switch valve bore or a scored pump can mimic seal leakage, and our RFE valve body testing guide and RFE shift solenoid guide walk through ruling those out. The diagnosis steps apply across the RFE family.
The kit covers the 545RFE from 2006 forward and the 65RFE. Per the kit's application list that includes the 2006-2012 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 with the 4.7L or 5.7L V8, the 2006-2011 Dakota, the 2007-2009 Aspen, the 2006-2010 Commander, the 2006-2013 Grand Cherokee with V8 engines, the 2006-2008 Raider, and six-speed 2011-2016 Durango and Ram 1500 applications. There was no 65RFE in 2006; that year is where the kit's 545RFE coverage begins, and units built from 1999 to 2005 need a different kit. Some models switched from five to six speeds during that run, so send us your year and VIN if you are unsure which unit you have. Family parts are on the 545RFE collection page.
| Fits | 65RFE 2006 |
| 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 built as a less-pistons kit for rebuilders who reuse good pistons or buy them separately. Inspect the bonded rubber on each piston and replace any that are cracked, swollen or lifting.
No. Buy a pan gasket or use the correct RTV separately.
No. This kit starts at 2006. 1999-2005 545RFE units need an earlier kit, so send us your VIN and we will point you to the right one.
No. It is for the 545RFE and 65RFE. The 68RFE uses its own kits, listed in our 68RFE collection.
Transtec is the transmission rebuild kit brand from Freudenberg-NOK, a major seal manufacturer.
