Chrysler 42RH (A500) – 46RH (A518) – 47RH (A618) – ATSG
19-04-2025, 03:10. Posted by: carsoftos777
A500 (42RH) (A999 Family) and A518 (46RH) (A727 Family) are both rear wheel drive transmissions with the overdrive section incorporated in the extension housing, and first made their appearance in 1988. The A500, beginning at start of production, was designed with a new electronic controlled 3-4 shift and electronic controlled converter clutch. The A518 however only recieved the electronic controlled 3-4 shift and in 1992 recieved the electronic controlled converter clutch. The A500 and A518 transmissions are found in the Dakota, Pick-up Trucks, Ramchargers, Vans and Ram-50 vehicles. In the Ram-50’s, the transmission is reffered to as the R4AC1 for 2WD versions and the V4AC1 for 4WD applications.
A larger version of the A518 (46RH), known as the A618 (47RH), which basically has more clutch plates for increased torque carrying capacity, was introduced in 1994 and is found behind 5.9L Cummins diesel engines and the 8.0L pickup trucks.
Applications:
A500 (40RH/42RH/40RE/42RE/44RE)
1989-2001 Dodge Ram pickup 150/1500 V6/V8(2WD)
1989-2003 Dodge Ram Van B150/B250 V6/V8
1989-2003 Dodge Dakota
1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee I6
1996-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 V8
1999-2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 TD
1998-2000 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8 (4WD (98-99) or 2WD (99-00))
1998-2000 Aston Martin Virage V8 5.3L
A518 (46RH/46RE)
Dodge Ram pickup and vans 150/250/350 V8 and diesel engines (DGT)
Dodge Ramcharger SUV 1988-1993 5.2L & 5.9L V8
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 5.9L
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993-1995 5.2 V8
1996 Dodge Dakota V8 (Also 98-03 Dakota 5.9L R/T)
1998-2003 Dodge Durango 5.9L V8 (4WD or 2WD)
1998–2003 Dodge Dakota R/T
1994-1995 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 V8
1995 Dodge Dakota 5.2l magnum v-8
X-1995 Dodge Ram Van 2500 5.2L Magnum V8
A618 (47RH/47RE/48RE)
Dodge Ram pickups 2500/3500 ISB Diesel and iron V-10 (DGP)
Dodge Ram SRT-10 (DGP)f
1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Diesel/V10
1994-1995 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Diesel/V10
2003-2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 ISB Diesel
2003-2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 HO ISB Diesel
2004-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 600/610 Diesel
2004-2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10
CONTENTS
TRANSMISSION COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
PRESSURE CHECKS
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
POWER FLOW
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
COOLING SYSTEM
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TEARDOWN AND ASSSEMBLY
VALVE BOSY
CHECKBALL LOCATION
TEARDOWN AND ASSEMBLE OD SECTION
SERVICE INFORMATION
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