If you have some basic knowledge about manual transmission vehicles, then you know the engine connects to the transmission with a clutch. Regardless of how this component looks or sounds like, if you have an automatic transmission vehicle, you use this component daily. Compared to other internal components of your vehicle, the torque converter resembles something out of a spaceship. For more information, see: 47RH/47RE/48RE transmission band adjustment procedures.Torque converters are very special engine components, and their innards rarely see the light of day, when and if they do, they are still pretty difficult to figure out. 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

Dodge 48re torque converter drain plug