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GROUP:
DATE:
21-016-05
Transmission
September 01, 2005
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
(DR)
Ram Truck
2005 - 2006
(HB)
Durango
2005 - 2006
(KJ)
Liberty / Cherokee
2005 - 2006
(ND)
Dakota
2005 - 2006
(WK / WH)
Grand Cherokee
2006
(XK)
Commander
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with the a 45RFE or a 545RFE
automatic transmission (sales code DG4 or DGQ respectively).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience an initial delayed shift engagement following an extended
off (not running) period of time, generally after being parked overnight. The initial shift
engagement may feel like a delay or slip when a transmission gear (reverse or drive) is
first selected after engine start.
The customer may also experience a MIL illumination. Investigation may determine that
the MIL is due to one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's):
P0868 - Line Pressure Low. This DTC will be the most frequently occurring DTC for
the delayed shift condition.
P0731 - Gear Ratio Error In 1st.
P0736 - Gear Ratio Error In Reverse.
P0841 - LR Pressure Switch Rationality.
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3. Inspect for the transmission build date (Julian date) (Fig. 1). The transmission build
date can be determined by inspection of the 20 digit transmission identification number
(DDDYxxxxxPpartnumber). The transmission identification number is stamped on the
left side (driver side) of the transmission oil pan flange. The first four (4) digits of the
transmission identification number are the transmission build date, in Julian date
format. An example of a transmission identification number would be :
101510492P52119684AA. The first three digits ( 101 ) of the identification number
equal the day of the year, in this case 101 equals April 11. The fourth digit ( 5 ) of the
identification number equals the calendar year, in this case 5 equals 2005. So 1015
equals April 11, 2005.
4. Determine if the vehicle's transmission was built on or between one of the two sets of
Julian date build ranges listed below:
a. Julian date 0425 (February 11, 2005) to Julian date 0455 (February 15, 2005). 0425
to 0455.
b. Julian date 1015 (April 11, 2005) to Julian date 2345 (August 22, 2005). 1015 to
2345.
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5. If the vehicle has the above condition, and if the transmission Julian build date is on or
between the range of dates listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE: The correct cooler return filter will not be available until September 09, 2005.
Qty.
Part No.
Description
04799662
05013457AA
05010884AA
Mopar ATF-RTV
NOTE: DO NOT use a replacement cooler return filter with a part number of
04799662AB. This filter is suspect of causing the above condition. The filter
part number is stenciled on the side of the filter case.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
8321
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
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NOTE: All cooler return filters with the AB suffix (04799662AB) are suspect. The
above condition may be corrected by replacing a suspect AB filter with a
new cooler return filter whose part number is 04799662 (with no suffix or with
a suffix that is other than the AB level).
NOTE: A replacement 04799662 cooler return filter may come packaged with a
separate threaded adapter stud. The threaded adapter stud is used to attach
the cooler return filter to the transmission. Inspect the stud and note end
without threads. Install the stud end without the threads into the cooler
return filter and tighten the stud-to-filter connection to 18.6 Nm (165 in. lbs.).
Once the threaded adapter stud has been installed to the cooler return filter,
install the assembled cooler return filter to the transmission and tighten the
filter to 14.1 Nm (125 in. lbs.)
Use the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT ( Service Information Tab / 21 Transmission Transaxle / Automatic - 45RFE 545RFE / Fluid / Standard Procedure / Fluid
and Filter Replacement) to replace the cooler return filter.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
Description
Amount
21-55-02-90
0.6 Hrs.
21-55-02-60
0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8
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