Automatic Transmission-42RE: Specifications: Transmission
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Transmission General Specifications
| Component | Metric | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| Planetary end play | 0.127-1.22 mm | 0.005-0.048 in. |
| Input shaft end play | 0.56-2.31 mm | 0.022-0.091 in. |
| Clutch pack clearance/ Front. | 1.70-3.40 mm | 0.067-0.134 in. |
| Clutch pack clearance/ Rear. | 0.559-0.914 mm | 0.022-0.036 in. |
| Front clutch | 4 discs | |
| Rear clutch | 4 discs | |
| Overdrive clutch | 3 discs | |
| Direct clutch | 6 discs | |
| Band adjustment from 72 in. lbs. | ||
| Front band | Back off 3 turns | |
| Rear band | Back off 4 turns | |
| Recommended fluid | Mopar® ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid | |
GEAR RATIOS
| 1ST GEAR | 2.74:1 |
| 2ND GEAR | 1.54:1 |
| 3RD GEAR | 1.0:1 |
| 4TH GEAR | 0.69:1 |
| REVERSE | 2.21:1 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitting, cooler line at trans | 18 | 13 | - |
| Bolt, torque convertor | 31 | - | 270 |
| Bolt, clevis bracket to crossmember | 47 | 35 | - |
| Bolt, clevis bracket to rear support | 68 | 50 | - |
| Bolt, driveplate to crankshaft | 75 | 55 | - |
| Plug, front band reaction | 17 | 13 | - |
| Locknut, front band adj. | 34 | 25 | - |
| Bolt, fluid pan | 17 | 13 | - |
| Screws, fluid filter | 4 | - | 35 |
| Bolt, oil pump | 20 | 15 | - |
| Bolt, overrunning clutch cam | 17 | 13 | - |
| Bolt, O/D to trans. | 34 | 25 | - |
| Bolt, O/D piston retainer | 17 | 13 | - |
| Plug, pressure test port | 14 | 10 | - |
| Bolt, reaction shaft support | 20 | 15 | - |
| Locknut, rear band | 41 | 30 | - |
| Bolt, valve body to case | 12 | - | 100 |
| Sensor, trans speed | 27 | 20 | - |
| Screw, solenoid wiring connector | 4 | - | 35 |
| Screw, solenoid to transfer plate | 4 | - | 35 |
| Bracket, transmission range sensor mounting | 34 | - | 300 |
| Screw, transmission range sensor to mounting bracket | 3.4 | - | 30 |