Chrysler Dodge 42RLE Deep Transmission Pan

Product Overview

Pan includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware.
Price varies with finish.

Volume: 1 to 1 1/2 quarts over stock depending on application

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. Height is 3.9 inches, Stock pan is 3.2

Number of Bolts: 13

PML designed this pan considering that many vehicles with the 42RLE do not have space for a large transmission pan. It is a tight fit but the pan has worked with many configurations of exhaust routing, frame cross members and skid plates. See Applications and Installations for more information.

Benefits:

Fins for heat dissipation
Extra capacity
Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
Drain and magentic drain plug for easier fluid changes
New mounting bolts included
Thick walls for strenght
Thick gasket flange a secure seal

Applications:

This cast aluminum transmission pan for the 42RLE transmission fits many vehicles.

PML knows of successful installations of our transmission pan on these Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles.

Always check your vehicle to verify transmission and available space. Configurations vary.

Jeep Wrangler TJ 2003 to 2006 (in-line 4 or 6 cylinder engine) — including Rubicon
Jeep Wrangler JK 2007 to 2011 with V6 engine.
Jeep Liberty KJ and KK all years with this transmission (some Liberty models have 5–45RFE transmission which has 15 bolts on the pan)
Dodge Charger 2006 to 2011 with 4 speed transmission
Dodge Nitro 3.7L 2007 to 2010
Dodge Dakota 2004 to 2011 with 3.7L V6
Dodge Durango 2004 to 2009 with 3.7L V6
Dodge Ram 1500 2006 to 2012 with 3.7L V6 with the 4 speed transmission
Chrysler 300 (not 300C) 2005 to 2010 with V6 engine and 4 speed transmission
Other vehicles with the 42RLE transmission such as some 2008 to 2010 Dodge Challenger, 2005 to 2008 Dodge Magnum SE/SXT, and 2007 to 2008 Mitsubishi Raider 3.7L V6

2003 to 2006 Rubicons: some have reported the frame or skid plate support is close to or contacts the drain plug on the PML pan.

2007 to 2011 Wranglers: Jeep routed the exhaust close to the pan on many of these Wranglers. There are three bolts that are difficult to access. To make access easier, most customers have either loosened the transmission mount and jacked it up or used a pry bar to temporarily move the exhaust out of the way. A customer with a 2008 Jeep Wrangler X was unable to move the exhaust far enough, however.

A606 42LE transmission: This pan will not work on an A606 42LE transmission. The number of bolts and bolt pattern is similar but three bolt holes do NOT line up. This transmission is found in some 1993 to 2005 Chrysler/Plymouth, Dodge and Eagle vehicles. This shows a gasket for a A606 42LE transmission pan on this PML 42RLE transmission pan:
Click on image to view larger.

Bolts holding the pan on to the transmission:

42RLE transmission pans have 13 bolts
42RE transmission pans have 14 bolts
See PML Part Number 9862
45RFE, 545RFE, 68RFE, 66RFE, and 65RFE transmission pans have 15 bolts
See a PML Part Number 11161, this transmission is on some Ram 1500 and Liberty and Wrangler with diesel engines, PML makes 4 pans for this transmission

Drain

The drain hole is on the passenger side of the front of the pan.

On some Jeep Rubicons (probably 2003 to 2006 models), the drain is close to the cross member or support bar. Check clearance carefully. Some modification might be needed. Draining fluid will require some care.

Optional Machining for a Temperature Sending Unit

Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit. This would be for an aftermarket temperature gage. There is boss on the driver side of the front of the pan.

If you would like PML to drill and tap hole, there is a custom machining charge. Select the option before adding pan to cart. A plug for the hole is included.

The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.

Filter Info

This PML pan works with the stock filter and has a small post to keep the filter supported in the valve body. No filter extension is needed.

Skid Plate and Frame Cross Member Under Stock Pan

Thank you to Justin for the picture. Click on image to view larger.

A customer let us know that Chrysler added a additional cross member that runs under the stock pan for 2010 and Newer JK Jeep Wranglers. This is shown in above picture.

A Chrysler recall may modify the skid plate. The Chrysler recall number is M22. See the NHTSA website: www.safercar.gov. This recall has nothing to do with our transmission pan, we just want to make folks aware.

Since our pan is larger than stock, always watch out for clearance with skid plates, exhaust and and cross members and other vehicle components. Some folks have reported back to us that they have added spacers to lower their skid plate.

Dipstick

Some vehicles use a special dipstick that hits the bottom of the pan to check the transmission fluid. PML updated this pan to include a ledge for the dipstick (November 2013). This ledge is at the same location as the bottom of the stock pan.

Here is a reference on the LostJeeps Forum about the special dipstick. According to one owner, this special dipstick uses a graph of temperature and oil level to calculate if oil needs to be added and there is a warning on the dipstick tube cap that says "Dealer Service Only".

Inside of PML pan. Click on image to view larger.