For the 8-speed automatic transmission, ZF set out to design and develop an entirely new gear set concept. The result is a revolution in transmission design: a transmission concept with 4 gearsets which requires only 5 shift elements – of which only two are open in any given gear. Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan - JL/JT Jeep Wrangler - 850RE Transmission Light-to-light commuting, off-road driving and transporting the additional weight of heavy gear all create high heat inside your transmission. The stock stamped stee. Specifications Preliminary Note. Below is a table of reference gear ratios as provided with the ZF 8HP transmission, though actual implementations may differ depending on the tuning and specifications of individual vehicle manufacturers such as BMW and Audi. The v6 transmissions, 845RE/850RE, are made in Indiana by FCA. They’re slightly different internally from the ZF 8HP45/8HP50, but takes the same fluid and stuff. As for durability, not that many issues I’ve seen in various Mopar groups online.

Chrysler produces a number of automobiletransmissions in-house.

Semi-automatic[edit]

• 1941–1942 M4 Vacamatic — 4-speed (2-range manual control with automatic 2-speed shift vacuum operated) with clutch and fluid coupling (Fluid Drive); also known as Simplimatic, Powermatic
• 1946–1953 M5/M6 Presto-Matic — 4-speed (2 gear manual with electric overdrive) with clutch and fluid coupling (Fluid Drive) or torque converter (Fluid Torque Drive); also known as Tip-Toe Shift, Gyro-Matic, Fluid-Matic, Gyro-Torque
• 1953–1954 Hy-Drive — 3-speed manual transmission behind a torque converter

Automatic[edit]

• 1954–1961 PowerFlite — 2-speed automatic
• 1956–2007 TorqueFlite
  • 1956–1961 A466 — 3-speed automatic
  • 1962–1994 A727 (36RH/37RH) — 3-speed automatic
  • 1960–2002 A904 (30RH) — 3-speed automatic
  • A998 (31RH) — 3-speed automatic
  • A999 (32RH) — 3-speed automatic
  • 1988–2004 A500 (40RH/42RH/40RE/42RE/44RE) — 4-speed automatic
  • 1992–2003 A518 (46RH/46RE) — 4-speed automatic
  • 1994–2003 A618 (47RH/47RE) — 4-speed heavy-duty automatic
  • 2003–2007 A818 (48RE) — 4-speed heavy-duty automatic
• 1978–1983 A404 — 3-speed front-wheel drive transaxle
  • 1981–2001 A413 (31TH)
  • 1981–1987 A470
  • 1987–2000 A670
• 1989–present Ultradrive
  • 1989–2010 A604 (40TE/41TE) — 4-speed transverse front-wheel drive automatic
  • 1991–2004 A604 (41AE) — 4-speed transverse all-wheel drive automatic
  • 1993–2004 A606 (42LE) — 4-speed longitudinal front-wheel drive automatic
  • 2003–2012 42RLE — 4-speed longitudinal rear-wheel drive automatic
  • 2007–present 40TES/41TES — 4-speed transverse front-wheel drive automatic
  • 2007–present 62TE — 6-speed transverse front-wheel drive automatic
  • 2007–present 62TEA — 6-speed transverse all-wheel drive automatic
• 1999–present RFE — longitudinal rear-wheel drive
  • 1999–2003 45RFE — 4-speed (5 gear) automatic
  • 2001–2011 545RFE — 5-speed (6 gear) automatic
  • 2012–2017 65RFE — 6-speed automatic
  • 2012–present 66RFE — 6-speed heavy-duty automatic
  • 2007–present 68RFE — 6-speed heavy-duty automatic
  • 2005-2019 Chrysler W5A580, 5-speed automatic. This was a Chrysler adaptation of the ZF 5HP30 assembly, which was first labelled as the NAG1. After 2010, Chrysler had complete license and manufacturing rights, as other variations were no longer used by other OEM's. Commonly found in the 300, Magnum, Charger, Challenger, Wrangler, and some Dodge Ram pickups, the A580 was last used in the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit models.

Model number conventions[edit]

Newer Chrysler automatic transmissions follow standard model number conventions. Below are the available values and some example transmission models:

Manual[edit]

• 1960–1972 Chrysler A903 — 3-speed manual for 6-cyl and low power V8s. 1st gear, no synchromesh^[1]
• 1961–1971 Chrysler A745 — 3-speed manual for V8s
• 1964–1974 Chrysler A833 — 4-speed manual manufactured by New Process Gear^[2]
• 1970–1981 Chrysler A230 — 3-speed manual, all-synchromesh
• 1973–1974 Chrysler A250 — 3-speed manual, 1st gear no synchromesh^[3]
• 1975–1978 Chrysler A390 — 3-speed manual, all-synchromesh^[4]
• 1976–1980 Chrysler A833 — 4-speed manual overdrive (NPG)^[5]
• 1981–1986 Chrysler A460 — 4-speed manual transaxle
• 1983–1984 Chrysler A465 — 5-speed manual transaxle
• 1984–1990 Chrysler A525 — 5-speed manual transaxle
• 1987–1989 Chrysler A520 — 5-speed manual transaxle
• 1987–1989 Chrysler A555 — 5-speed manual transaxle, Chrysler-built (NPG) with Getrag-sourced gearset
• 1990–1994 Chrysler A523 — 5-speed manual transaxle
• 1990–1994 Chrysler A543 — 5-speed manual transaxle
• 1990–1993 Chrysler A568 — 5-speed manual transaxle, Chrysler-built (NPG) with Getrag-sourced gearset
• 1995–2005 New Venture Gear T350 (also known as A578 and F5MC1) — 5-speed manual transaxle for the Dodge and Plymouth Neon and various GM subcompacts
• 2001–2007 New Venture Gear T850 — 5-speed manual transaxle
• 2005–present Chrysler NSG370 transmission — 6-speed longitudinal manual
• 1962–1993 New Process Gear NP435 — 4-speed longitudinal manual
• 1987–1991 New Process Gear NP535 (also known as New Venture Gear NV2500) — 5-speed longitudinal manual
• New Venture Gear NV1500 — 5-speed longitudinal manual
• 1994–2004 New Venture Gear NV3500 — 5-speed longitudinal manual
  • 2000–2004 New Venture Gear NV3550
• 1992–2005 New Venture Gear NV4500 — 5-speed longitudinal manual
• 1999–2005 New Venture Gear NV5600 — 6-speed longitudinal manual

Non-Chrysler Transmissions used on Chrysler vehicles[edit]

Automatic[edit]

• Aisin-Warner AW4 — 4-speed longitudinal
  • 1987–2001 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1987–1992 Jeep Comanche
  • 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (with 6-cylinder engine)
• Aisin AS66RC — 6-speed longitudinal with PTO capability
  • 2014–present Ram Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500 (6.4L V8)
• Aisin AS68RC — 6-speed longitudinal with PTO capability
  • 2007–2012 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500
• Aisin AS69RC — 6-speed longitudinal with PTO capability
  • 2013–present Ram Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500 (6.7L diesel)
• Aisin AW6F25 (AW60T) — 6-speed transaxle
  • 2017–present Jeep Compass
• Powertech 6F24 — 6-speed transverse front-wheel drive
  • 2012–2016 Dodge Dart
  • 2014–2016 Jeep Compass
  • 2014–2017 Jeep Patriot
• ZF 8HP (also branded as TorqueFlite 8 by Chrysler) — 8-speed longitudinal
  • 8HP45 (replaced by 845RE)
    • 2011–2013 Chrysler 300 V6
    • 2011–2013 Dodge Charger (LD) V6 Retail
    • 2013 Ram 1500 (3.6L V6)
  • 845RE (Chrysler-built version of 8HP45)
    • 2013–present Chrysler 300 V6
    • 2013–present Dodge Charger (LD) V6 Retail through 2019, including Pursuit beginning in 2020
    • 2014–present Dodge Durango V6
    • 2015–present Dodge Challenger V6
    • 2014–present Ram 1500 (3.6L V6)
    • 2014–2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) (3.6L V6)
  • 850RE (Chrysler-built version of 8HP50)
    • 2017–present Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) (3.6L V6)
    • 2018–present Jeep Wrangler (JL)
    • 2020-present Dodge Charger AWD Pursuit (LD)
  • 8HP70
    • 2013–present Ram 1500 (5.7L V8, 3.0L V6 diesel)
    • 2014–present Dodge Durango V8 Retail
    • 2015–present Dodge Charger (5.7L & 6.4L V8)
    • 2021-present Dodge Charger Pursuit RWD V8 (LD)
    • 2015–present Dodge Challenger (5.7L & 6.4L V8)
    • 2014–present Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) (5.7L & 6.4L V8, 3.0L V6 diesel)
    • 2015–present Chrysler 300 V8
  • 8HP90
    • 2015–present Dodge Challenger (6.2L V8 s/c)
    • 2015–present Dodge Charger (LD) (6.2L V8 s/c)
  • 8HP95
    • 2018–present Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) (6.2L V8 s/c)
• ZF 9HP — 9-speed transverse
  • 9HP48
    • 2015–2017 Chrysler 200 (3.6L V6)
    • 2017–present Jeep Compass
  • 948TE (Chrysler-built version of 9HP48)
    • 2014–present Jeep Cherokee (KL)
    • 2014–present Jeep Renegade
    • 2015–2017 Chrysler 200 (2.4L)
    • 2015–present Ram ProMaster City
    • 2017–present Chrysler Pacifica

Manual[edit]

• Aisin AX5 — 5-speed longitudinal
  • 1984–2000 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1986–1992 Jeep Comanche
  • 1987–2002 Jeep Wrangler
• Aisin AX15 — 5-speed longitudinal
  • 1989–1999 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1989–1992 Jeep Comanche
  • 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 1989–1999 Jeep Wrangler
• Aisin BG6 — 6-speed transaxle
  • 2007–2010 Chrysler Sebring (diesel engine)
  • 2006–2011 Dodge Caliber (diesel engine)
  • 2007–2010 Dodge Avenger (diesel engine)
  • 2008–2010 Dodge Journey (diesel engine)
  • 2006–2016 Jeep Compass (diesel engine)
  • 2006–2017 Jeep Patriot (diesel engine)
• Aisin D478 — 6-speed longitudinal
  • 2018–present Jeep Wrangler (JL)
• Borg-Warner T-10 — 4-speed longitudinal
  • 1963 Dodge and Plymouth V8, except Hemi
• Borg-Warner T-56 (also known as Tremec T-56) — 6-speed longitudinal
  • 2004–2006 Dodge Ram SRT10
  • 1992–2002 Dodge Viper RT/10
  • 1996–2002 Dodge Viper GTS
  • 2003–2007 Dodge Viper SRT-10
• Fiat C510 — 5-speed transaxle
  • 2014–present Jeep Renegade (1.6L E.torQ)
• Fiat C635 — 6-speed transaxle
  • 2011–present Dodge Journey/Fiat Freemont (2.0L MultiJet)
  • 2012–2016 Dodge Dart (1.4L turbo)
  • 2014–present Jeep Renegade (1.4L turbo, 1.6L-2.0L MultiJet)
  • 2017–present Jeep Compass
• Getrag 238 — 6-speed longitudinal
  • 2005–2008 Dodge Ram
  • 2005–2009 Dodge Dakota
• Getrag 288 — 5-speed transaxle
  • 2003–2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
• Getrag DMT6 — 6-speed transaxle
  • 2008–2009 Dodge Caliber SRT4
• Magna Driveline T355 — 5-speed transaxle
  • 2006–2011 Dodge Caliber
  • 2008–2010 Dodge Journey
  • 2006–2016 Jeep Compass
  • 2006–2017 Jeep Patriot
• Mercedes-Benz G56 — 6-speed longitudinal
  • 2005–present Dodge Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500
• Mitsubishi F5 — 5-speed transaxle
  • F5M22
    • 1989–1994 Plymouth Laser (1.8L - 2.0L n/a)
  • F5M33
    • 1991–1996 Dodge Stealth (3.0L V6 n/a)
    • 1989–1994 Plymouth Laser (2.0L turbo)
  • F5M42
    • 2000–2006 Dodge Stratus (2.4L - 2.7L)
  • F5M51
    • 2000–2006 Chrysler Sebring (3.0L V6)
    • 2001–2006 Dodge Stratus (3.0L V6)
• Peugeot BA10/5 - 5-speed longitudinal^[6]
  • 1987-mid-1989 YJ Wrangler, XJ Cherokee and MJ Commanche
• Tremec TR-6060 — 6-speed longitudinal
  • 2008–2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10
  • 2009–present Dodge Challenger
  • 2012–present SRT and Dodge Viper
• Volkswagen 020 — 4-speed transaxle adopted as Chrysler A412
  • 1978–1982 Dodge Omni 1.7L
  • 1978–1982 Plymouth Horizon 1.7L

Dual clutch[edit]

• Fiat C635 DDCT
  • 2012–2016 Dodge Dart (1.4L turbo)
  • 2014–present Jeep Renegade
• Fiat C725 DDCT
  • 2016–present Jeep Renegade (China)
  • 2017–present Jeep Compass (China)
• Getrag MPS6 (6DCT450)
  • 2009–2010 Chrysler Sebring (diesel engine)
  • 2009–2010 Dodge Avenger (diesel engine)
  • 2009–2010 Dodge Journey (diesel engine)

Continuously variable[edit]

• Jatco JF011E
  • 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber
  • 2006–2016 Jeep Compass
  • 2006–2017 Jeep Patriot

See also[edit]

List of AMC Transmission Applications (for list of transmission used in AMC vehicles before Chrysler buyout)

References[edit]

1. ^Haynes Auto Repair Manual. Somerset, England: Haynes Publishing Group. 1977. p. 74. ISBN1 85010 211 2.
2. ^Standard Catalog of Chrysler. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. 2012. pp. 433–483. ISBN978-1-4402-3236-7.
3. ^Haynes Auto Repair Manual. Somerset, England: Haynes Publishing Group. 1977. p. 74. ISBN1 85010 211 2.
4. ^Haynes Auto Repair Manual. Somerset, England: Haynes Publishing Group. 1977. p. 74. ISBN1 85010 211 2.
5. ^Standard Catalog of Chrysler. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. 2012. pp. 433–483. ISBN978-1-4402-3236-7.
6. ^http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/transmissions/manual/ba10-5

2018 will bring the next version of the Jeep Wrangler. Not much is generally known at this point but we have picked up some details and have been compiling them in this article.

The Jeep will be known as the Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited JL

January 30,2017

A photo of a non-JK grille appeared on the JL forum looking very much like the grille featured on the JL forums 2018 Wrangler JL renderings.

The full article on JL Forums – Leaked: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Grille

January 12, 2017

According to a report from The Toledo Blade, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is rumored to debut at the L.A. Auto Show. FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the production of the 2018 Wrangler is set to begin in Toledo in November. The L.A. Auto Show takes place during the same month, where Marchionne also suggested that the 2018 Jeep Wrangler could make its official debut.

Needless to say it will be a long summer, stay busy with a Jeep project or some off roading.

January 2017

JLWranglerForums posted from their sources.

Here are the official dates and some confirmed features (so far) for the 2018 JK Wrangler, 2018 JL Wrangler and the 2019 JT Wrangler Pickup. These dates are of course subject to change.

2018 Wrangler JL:

• September 1, 2017: 2018 Wrangler JL Sales and Press Launch
• October/November 2017: 2018 Wrangler JL Order Banks Open
• November 13, 2017: 2018 Wrangler JL Production Begins

2019 Wrangler JT Pickup:

850re Transmission Rating

• Fall 2018: 2019 Wrangler Pickup JT Production Begins

New Features (for North America):

• New ZF 8 Speed Transmission
• 2.0L “Hurricane” Turbo Engine (with new 850RE transmission) (visual confirmation)
• 3.0L VM Diesel Engine (with new 8HP75 transmission)
• 3.6L Pentastar V6 Upgraded Engine (with new 850RE transmission)
• New fourth-generation Uconnect 8.4″ navigation system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• Interchangeable soft / hard top
• Power softtop
• True 3-piece hardtop
• Optional hardtop glass panel

* Updated 01/04/17 with latest info.

November 2016

JLWranglerForums posted some renderings that probably contain some very accurate images of the new JL Wrangler to potentially be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

850re Transmission Ratios

The images are impressive and so far the new Wrangler doesn’t disappoint. Much of the JK remains.

JLWranglerForums renderings represent a composite from months of insider source tips, leaks, research and spy photo revelations and analysis. They were modeled from their real life prototypes photos. The major highlights include:

• Fixed roof structure with large removable roof panels and removable back windows (from insider sources and previewed in early concept proposal)
• Multi-configuration roof as seen in early concept model: full-width panels removed, center piece removed, and all panels installed
• Roof/top with angled rear pillar and angled windows (previewed in spy pics and early concept proposal)
  More raked windshield
• Longer hood (accommodates new 8 speed auto, will be made from aluminum, and may have already been leaked)
• Hood bulge/vent – possibly to provide air for 4 cyl turbo and/or diesel (seen in spy photos and early concept proposal)
• LED headlights (seen in spy photos and already introduced on current 2017 Wrangler)
• Headlights slightly recessed into outer most grille slats (a la CJ Wrangler)
• Front grille with “kink” leading to angled top portion (a la TJ Wrangler, seen in spy pics)
• European style front bumper (longer and extends up to meet fender flares)
• LED turn signal light strips integrated into fender flares (seen in spy pics)
• Foglights located more inwards of headlights
• New Goodyear tires (switch from current BFGoodrich tires, seen in spy pics)
• Retains exposed exterior door hinge mechanism and removable doors
• Similar door cut-lines as current model
• Tail lights featuring “X” design (seen in the leaked dealer meeting images)

Their JL Wrangler concept also reflects some speculated/rumored features, including:

• Flip up/over rear window (based on patent drawings)
• Vents behind front wheel flares (helps wheel well air flow while adding some design flair)

This animated image shows the potential roof design/function.

JL Wrangler Roof Function

Read more on JLWranglerForums.com

October 2016

850re Transmission Reliability

AJLWranglerForums.com member posted that they purchased a Hard Rock hood for their Jeep and ended up with a 2018 hood that somehow ended up at a parts in the Detroit area.

Full Story – Received 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL hood by mistake

Summer 2016

Spy photos everywhere – none without the masking

June 2016

The new JL Wrangler will now be a 2018 model instead of a 2017. Dealers are indicating that 2017 ordering info is available and the JK remains another year.

October 2015

Some spy photos were captured of what looks like a current JK but the real story is underneath. Several suspension changes were captured. The image below was featured on Car & Driver..see the full article 2017 Jeep Wrangler Spy Photos.

You can see the shocks are located outside the frame rail and the rear track bar seems to be located higher.

September 2015

Allpar reports some details about the roof. A source claims that the traditional soft top will not be. The Jeep will have removable soft panels over a substructure. The substructure will replace the sport bar – can only imagine what this may look like. This is possibly a result of reducing vehicle weight by providing more rigidity to the top of the vehicle and reducing the need for extra rigidity needed for convertibles.

The tail light design will be different, most likely using the x design seen on the new Renegade.

Bumpers and the 5×5 bolt pattern seem safe.

The Jeep will feature the 8 speed automatic Chrysler (850RE) transmission.

June 2015

We have a brief conversation with a Jeep engineer at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. As usual he was elusive but promised that people “like us” will love the new Jeep as much as we love the JK.

Solid axles stay with small configuration changes.

Torqueflite 850re Transmission

May 2015

Sergio Marchionne states the new Jeep will have an aluminum body.

February 2015

Reports of the 2017 Wrangler not having a folding windshield and the 3.6L V6 is replaced by a smaller turbocharged engine.