Complete master overhaul kit for the Chrysler A604/40TE/41TE automatic transaxle, with friction plates, steels, gaskets and seals for a full rebuild.
When a Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Pacifica, Sebring or Stratus starts flaring between gears, slips on the 1-2 shift, or drops into second gear and stays there with burnt fluid in the pan, the four-speed A604 transaxle usually needs to come apart. This master kit is the parts side of that job for the A604, later badged 40TE and 41TE (OE code F4AC1): it carries the friction clutch plates, the steel plates, and the gasket, metal-clad seal, O-ring and sealing-ring set, so the unit goes back together with fresh clutches and fresh seals from one box.
The A604 was Chrysler's first fully electronic transaxle and it has no bands. Every gear comes from clutches: three input clutches (underdrive, overdrive and reverse) and two holding clutches (2-4 and low/reverse). A shift happens when the controller vents one clutch while it fills the next, timed by learned fill volumes for each clutch. That design makes clutch clearance and seal condition critical. A worn friction pack takes more fluid to apply, a hardened lip seal or cut sealing ring leaks the apply pressure away, and either one turns a clean shift into a flare or a bind-up. A master kit attacks both problems at once, which is why it is the usual choice once a 41TE has been opened for slipping rather than just resealed for a leak.
Before buying parts, connect a scan tool that can read Chrysler clutch volume index (CVI) values. ATRA's 41TE/42LE bulletin lists the normal learned ranges as low/reverse 35-83, 2-4 20-77, overdrive 48-150 and underdrive 24-70. A clutch that reads above its range is taking extra oil to apply, which matches worn frictions or a leaking piston seal. Electrical codes with clean fluid and normal CVIs point to the solenoid block or wiring instead, and our A604 Ultradrive problems guide walks through separating the two. If the complaint is slipping only under throttle, read the 41TE slipping-under-load guide first, since low line pressure from a worn valve body can mimic worn clutches.
The listed applications are the Chrysler Town & Country 1995-2009 (3.3L and 3.8L), Pacifica 2004-2008 (3.5L and 3.8L), Sebring, Cirrus and Voyager; Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan 1995-2008 (2.4L, 3.0L, 3.3L and 3.8L), Avenger, Stratus, Neon 2002-2005 and the 2009 Journey 2.4L; Plymouth Breeze and Voyager; and the 1995-1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0L. Chrysler built this transaxle family for two decades and changed the line pressure system in 2007, so the kit fits by transaxle code, not just by vehicle name. Check the tag on the case for 41TE, 40TE or A604, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships. Everything else for this family is on our 41TE and A604 collection page.
Tear the unit down fully, clean every drum and the case, and inspect the input clutch hub bushing, pump and valve body while they are apart. Soak the new frictions in ATF+4 before assembly, stack each pack, and measure clutch clearance against the factory spec; it is the reason a master kit outlasts a reseal. Air-check every circuit before the pan goes on. The listed contents do not include a filter, bushings or the torque converter, so budget for a new filter and plan to refill with ATF+4 only. If the old solenoid block set codes or its connector pins are corroded, replace it now with the A604/41TE solenoid block pack, and inspect the front pump closely; a scored pump is available as the 41TE pump for 2000-2006 units. After installation, clear codes and run the Quick Learn procedure with a scan tool so the controller learns fill volumes for the new clutches; skipping it leaves harsh or flared shifts until it relearns.
| Type | Master overhaul / rebuild kit (frictions, steels, gaskets, seals) |
| Fits transmissions | Chrysler A604 / 40TE / 41TE (F4AC1) 4-speed automatic transaxle |
| Model years | 1995-2009 (application dependent) |
| OE reference | A604 40TE 41TE F4AC1 |
| Includes | Friction clutch plates, steel plates, gaskets, metal-clad seals, O-rings, sealing rings |
| Does not include | Filter, bushings, torque converter, ATF |
| Fitment highlights | Town & Country, Caravan/Grand Caravan, Sebring, Stratus, Pacifica, Neon, Eclipse |
| Shipping weight | 7.93 lb |
| Brand | INGKAN |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
Yes. Chrysler launched it as the A604 Ultradrive and renamed it 41TE in the early 1990s; the 40TE belongs to the same family and this kit is listed for all three codes. Match the code on your case tag to the kit before ordering.
A filter is not part of the listed kit contents, along with bushings, the torque converter and fluid. Order a new filter for your transaxle and plan on ATF+4 for the refill.
Only if the limp mode is caused by worn clutches or leaking seals, which usually shows up as gear ratio codes and high clutch volume readings. Solenoid circuit codes on clean fluid point to the solenoid block or wiring instead.
ATRA lists low/reverse 35-83, 2-4 20-77, overdrive 48-150 and underdrive 24-70. A reading above its range means that clutch is taking more fluid to apply than it should.
Yes. Run the Quick Learn procedure after installation so the controller resets its learned clutch fill volumes for the new frictions. Without it the first shifts can be harsh or flare.
