Anyone know what the torque specification is for the transmission pan bolts. I what to change the fluid and filter. I have a 05, 3.7L V6 Quad Cab 2WD.

Thanks,

Tom

 

42RLE - Filter: 5N*m (45 in lbs); Pan: 20 N*m (14.5 ft lbs)
545RFE - Filter: 4.5 N*m (40 in lbs); Pan: 12 N*m (105 in lbs)
The "service fill" (just filter) is: 42RLE: 4 quarts; 545RFE 2WD: 5.5 quarts; 545RFE 4WD: just over 6.51 quarts.
The "overhaul fill" (all of it) is: 42RLE: 8.75 quarts; 545RFE (2WD and 4WD): 14 quarts.
Remember to use only ATF+4 transmission fluid. Also remember, do not add transmission fluid to the "FULL" mark when it is cold (as transmission fluid expands when it gets warm). When adding fluid right after you put the pan back on, add enough to get a reading on the stick (a low reading). Than, drive around to get the tranny to operating temperature. At that point, with the engine running, put the tranny in Neutral, and check the level. Add only enough to get to "FULL" or slightly below.

 

45 in-lbs for the filter cap screws and 14.5 ft-lbs for the pan bolts. This is per the specs in the service manual.

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Guess Dodge Rules beat me to it!

 

Just a little FYI, DakotaDoug and I both got our info from the Service Manual.
You can get the 2005 Dakota Service Manual in PDF form HERE (120MB download). The link was provided by "maxmax" in this thread.
If you plan on doing anything to your truck, this will prove to be an invalueable item. (And, its about $90 on CD from Chysler, and $340 in print form from Chrysler)

 

Thanks I down loaded the manual. The only question I now have, and that the manual does not answer is why does one of the transmission pan bolts have a "Sealing Patch" and require Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive when reinstalling the same bolt? I have changed the transmission fluid in a number of cars, but never had to use a sealant on the bolts (just a gasket or RTV on the mating surface of the transmission and the pan).

Tom

 

Well you have me confused. I thought all 2005 Laramie's would have a 5 speed automatic since the Laramie is the top model, not a 4 speed automatic as you have indicated.

 

"The only question I now have, and that the manual does not answer is why does one of the transmission pan bolts have a "Sealing Patch" and require Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive when reinstalling the same bolt?"
See the attached picture, page #'s are given. I'm sure if not applying the sealant (or installing the wrong bolt, and no sealant) will cause a leak, I suspect a few people will be having "leaks" on their 42RLE transmissions because of this very reason.

"I thought all 2005 Laramie's would have a 5 speed automatic since the Laramie is the top model, not a 4 speed automatic as you have indicated. "
The 5 speed 545RFE was available with every Dakota built in 2005 (and 2006). Standard, the Laramie came with the 42RLE in 2005, and the "VLP 42RLE" in 2006, with the 42RLE being "available." (VLP stands for variable line pressure, what it does, or how it works, I don't know.)

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I thought wrong. Thanks for the up date dodgerules86. Also tcv to answer your question. I believe the bolt requires sealant because it is open on the other end into one of the test port chambers. I could be wrong here too.

 

The 5 speed Auto is only available with the V8. The 4 speed Auto is only available with the V6.

Tom