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What transmission is in my WJ?

What transmission is in my WJ?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) is the second generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle….

Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Transmission 4-speed 42RE automatic 4-Speed 45RFE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 105.9 in (2,690 mm)

When did the Jeep Grand Cherokee 45RFE come out?

In June 1998, Chrysler introduced the innovative 45RFE in its 1999 WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee. Produced at Chrysler’s Indiana Transmission plant in Kokomo, it was paired with the 4.7 L PowerTech V8 engine.

When did the 45RFE automatic transmission come out?

The RFE is an automatic transmission family from Chrysler. The name refers to its R ear wheel drive design and F ull E lectronic control system. The 45RFE was introduced in the Jeep Grand Cherokee in 1999, it is notable for including three planetary gearsets rather than the two normally used in a 4-speed automatic.

Where was the 45RFE transmission plant in Indiana?

The 45RFE was produced at the Indiana Transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana.

When did the Dodge Dakota 45RFE come out?

The 45RFE 4-stage box was launched in 1999 for powerful Dodge Dakota Jeeps and pickups. Almost simultaneously its 5-speed modification 5-45RFE was released. In 2004, the boxes were significantly modified.

The RFE is an automatic transmission family from Chrysler. The name refers to its R ear wheel drive design and F ull E lectronic control system. The 45RFE was introduced in the Jeep Grand Cherokee in 1999, it is notable for including three planetary gearsets rather than the two normally used in a 4-speed automatic.

The 45RFE was introduced in the Jeep Grand Cherokee in 1999, it is notable for including three planetary gearsets rather than the two normally used in a 4-speed automatic.

The 45RFE was produced at the Indiana Transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana.

The 45RFE 4-stage box was launched in 1999 for powerful Dodge Dakota Jeeps and pickups. Almost simultaneously its 5-speed modification 5-45RFE was released. In 2004, the boxes were significantly modified.

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