Which tranny in my '03

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:34 am

I have an early build '03 renegade. Is there an easy way to tell if I have the 45RFE or the 42RLE?

Thanks!

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:31 am

Get under your jeep and look at it..

If its an early build then you may have it.

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:44 am

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Get under your jeep and look at it..

If its an early build then you may have it.

Thanks Captain Obvious :lol:

LOL! No what I meant is, how do I tell the difference between a 45RFE and a 42RLE? Is something stamped on the case?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:53 pm

Joe Jeeper wrote:

There are 2 transmissions, the 42RLE and the 45RFE. On the 42RLE the identification label is affixed to the upper left side of the bell housing, it is partially visible from the engine compartment, the 45RFE label is affixed to the left side of the case above the oil pan. I had the 42RLE, to service the 45RFE you need a special wrench for the additional coolant return filter. Joe

From a previous post on the subject. There is a definate difference in the look of the pan but I can't find the pics I had of them. When/if I do I will post them.

mlr · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:00 pm

One thing you might want to do is go to jeeps website and contact them and ask for a vehicle build sheet. Really interesting to see what exactly got put on your jeep.

Elwenil · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:01 pm

And if that doesn't help you can call your local dealership and give them your VIN and ask them to check the options on the vehicle.

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:21 pm

Thanks guys! I'll take a look tonight.

dkcase · **Posted:** Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:59 pm

http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=2&Category_Code=Chrysler
If this link works, ID from the pan/gasket shape.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:01 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Get under your jeep and look at it..

If its an early build then you may have it.

Haha..

I think they changed the cross member also. If your cross member is straight then you probably dont have the 45rfe. If its angled to the back then you should have it.

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:55 pm

I finally got a chance to check this out. Based on the link dkcase posted it looks like the 42rfe pan has 15 bolts holding it on and the 42rle has 13 bolts holding it on. Mine is a 42rle.

Thanks again!
Doc

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