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Dodge 68RFE,545RFE,45RFE Deeper

PML

This pan is similar to our Part Number 10304, Dodge 45RFE, 545RFE, 68RFE tranny pan but this pan has more capacity, is slightly deeper, and costs a little more. It has 4 1/2 quarts compared to 3 1/8 quarts over stock for 2WD. When Dodge decided to use the Hemi trans pan design on the new 6.7 liter diesel powered trucks, we knew that the trucks would see even heavier towing use. Increased oil capacity beyond part number 10304 would be a benefit for this type of service. Both pans fit the same applications with the same exceptions.

This Dodge 68RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE deep transmission pan fits vehicles including the following:

* Ram 2500 & 3500, 2WD and 4WD, with 6.7 liter diesel engines (except 3500 HD cab & chassis which has the Aisin transmission), 2007 and newer. For 5.9 liter diesel trucks, see our pan part number 9393.
* Ram 1500 with 4.7 or Hemi, 2002 - 2005
* 2WD Dakota with 4.7, 2000 and newer
* 2WD Durango with 4.7, 2000 - 2003
* Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.7, 1999 - 2004
* Jeep Liberty CRD

This is a direct replacement for the stock pan with the following exceptions:

* Ram 1500 2006 & newer: The stock exhaust may hit a deeper transmission pan. Use dimensions provided below to check your truck for clearance.
* Ram 2500 Hemi-powered: The exhaust crossover pipe is routed underneath the back part of the pan instead of in front of it like the 1500. The pipe must be rerouted downwards 1" in order to prevent it from hitting the pan. Click here to see an image of the stock pan and stock exhaust. Aftermarket exhaust systems are routed differently.
* Dakota and Durango 4WD: The frame crossmember behind the transmission pan will interfere with a larger pan.
* Jeep Liberty CRD: Requires removal of the factory skid plate, or addition of spacers to move the skid plate downward away from the transmission. We have had two customers document their pan installs.
1. First, thanks to Stan Wright who purchased our less deep pan, part number 10304, for his CRD and then documented his installation. See liberty.eurekaboy.com/deeppan.htm to read about this install.
2. Second, thanks to Steve who installed this pan on his 2006 Liberty CRD and has posted images on Picasa.
* Durango 2005 and newer: Hemi-powered versions have a large catalytic converter in front of and underneath the transmission pan. As such, PML's pan cannot be used with the stock exhaust.

This design has a slant to it (one side longer than the other) so that once on the truck, the bottom is parallel to the ground like the stock pan. Unlike most other transmissions, Dodge put an angle on the gasket surface.

The filter attaches to the valve body (bolt on & spin on), and does not use the pan for support. The pan features internal baffles to direct oil to the filter inlet. Because the baffles keep the oil near the pick up tube, a filter extension is not needed. See an image of the pan interior.

Volume: 4.5 qts. over stock for 2wd, 4 qts. over stock for 4wd

Dimensions are in this pdf file. Compared to the stock 4WD pan, this pan is 1 7/8 inches deeper at front and 1 1/2 inches deeper in back.

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