RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002)
Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
Installation
45RFE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND FILTER REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new primary oil filter seal in the oil pump inlet bore. Seat the seal in the bore with the butt end of a hammer, or other suitable tool.
CAUTION: The primary oil filter seal MUST be fully installed flush against the oil pump body. DO NOT install the seal onto the filter neck and
attempt to install the filter and seal as an assembly. Damage to the transmission will result.
2. Place replacement filter in position on valve body and into the oil pump.
3. Install screw to hold filter to valve body (Fig. 67). Tighten screw to 4.5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) torque.
4. Install new cooler return filter onto the transmission, if necessary. Torque the filter to 14.12 Nm (125 inch lbs.).
5. Place bead of Mopar RTV sealant onto the transmission case sealing surface.
6. Place pan in position on transmission.
7. Install bolts to hold pan to transmission. Tighten bolts to 11.8 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque.
8. Lower vehicle and fill transmission with Mopar ATF +4, type 9602 fluid.
