It is one of the eldest living dinosaurs in the transmission community and despite its many advancements into the future, is simply based on a very old unit. For more information, see: 47RH/47RE/48RE transmission band adjustment procedures.The Chrysler 47RE and 48RE beckon back to the 727 TorqueFlite transmission of the 50’s and 60’s. The 47RH, 47RE, and later 48RE automatic transmission found in Dodge Cummins applications also require periodic band adjustments. There are industry experts on both sides of the argument, but there's little evidence to suggest that dropping the pan, replacing the filter, and refilling the transmission with new fluid is a not beneficial towards prolonging transmission life.

Introducing into suspension particles and buildup on high mileage transmissions.ģ) It's a relatively expensive operation requiring a skilled technician to be performed properly. We don't advise power flushing for various reasons, including:ġ) It requires specialized equipment that most truck owners don't have access to. The topic of power flushing versus draining and refilling a transmission has long been debated.

Transmission service includes replacing the transmission filter, adjusting the transmission bands, and refilling the transmission with new ATF. The factory automatic transmission service interval for trucks equipped with the 12v Cummins is 24,000 miles/24 months and 30,000 miles/24 months for later trucks equipped with the 24v Cummins (ISB). The Chrysler 47RH and later 47RE automatic transmissions are found in 1994 to 2002 (and select 2003) model year Dodge Ram 25 models equipped with the 5.9L Cummins turbodiesel.

How to Service the 47RH and 47RE Automatic Transmission The amount of ATF required during a service will vary. Transmissions have a drain/refill capacity of approximately 4 quarts and a total capacity of 14.5 - 16.5 quarts. 47RH, 47RE Transmission Service Parts List

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