CHRYSLER 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE

TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Valve Body • 45RFE Shown Click on Sonnax part numbers

to see more information.
Solenoid Switch Valve Plugs
• Codes 841, 868, 871, 988, 1775, 1776 • Bind-up
• Failsafe mode • OD clutch burned • Wrong gear starts
• TCC apply & release concerns (41 & 42 series)
• Engine stall (41 & 42 series) • No lockup (41 & 42 series)
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
92835-02K Replaces .420" dia. OE valve
92835-22K Replaces .453" dia. OE valve & Requires 92835-RM22

Solenoid Switch Valve

• Codes 841, 868, 871, 988, 1775, 1776 • Bind-up
• OD clutch burned • Failsafe mode • 4th Clutch burned
• 2nd Gear starts w/MIL on • Engine stall (41 & 42 series)
• TCC apply & release concerns (41 & 42 series) Center spool
• 2nd Gear starts w/MIL on in opening.
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
92835-31K Replaces .453" dia. OE valve & Requires F-92835-TL31 & VB-FIX
92835-32K Replaces .420" dia. OE valve & Requires F-92835-TL32 & VB-FIX

Test
opposite
bore plug.

Test next to
bore plug.

Accumulator Pistons Low Reverse

• Slide shifts • High CVIs • 1-2 Shudder • Coastdown clunk Switch Valve
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • Delayed engagement
92834-03K Accumulator Piston & Sleeve Kit (45RFE, 545RFE only) • Low Reverse clutch failure
92834-05K Accumulator Piston & Sleeve Kit with Springs (45RFE, 545RFE only)

Accumulator
Retaining Plate
• Damaged accumulator plate
Sonnax Part No.
44892-01K

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 45-545-68RFE_VacTestGuide 04-27-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 1
 CHRYSLER 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Pump Body • 45RFE Shown Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

TC Limit Valve Spring TCC Accumulator Spring

• Broken spring • Loss of power • Harsh TCC apply
• Engine stall on engagement • TCC apply & release concerns
• Delayed engagement Replace with Sonnax Part No.
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 44912-01 TCC Control Valve
44912-02
• No lockup
• TCC slip codes
TC Limit Valve • TCC apply & release concerns
• Delayed engagement • Engine stall
• Loss of power • Low cooler flow
• Low TCC release pressure Insert retaining
clip into balance
• Loss of fuel economy port while testing.
• Overheated converter
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
44912-03K Requires F-44912-TL & VB-FIX
TCC Switch Valve
• No lockup • Engine stall
• TCC slip • Overheating
• TCC codes • TCC lining failure
• Loss of fuel economy
• TCC apply & release concerns
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
44912-08K
Requires F-44912-TL8 & VB-FIX

Pressure Regulator Valve

• Harsh shifts • Erratic line pressure
• Broken parts due to excessive line pressure
• High line pressure • Burnt clutches
• Restricted converter/lube flow • Soft shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
44912-10K Requires F-44912-TL10 & VB-FIX

Test with .125" shim in

between the balance
end of the valve and
the casting.

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 45-545-68RFE_VacTestGuide 04-27-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 2
 CHRYSLER 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

OE Exploded View
Valve Body • 45RFE Shown

109

108

107

106

101
105

102

104

103

Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

101 Solenoid Switch Valve
102 Manual Valve
103 Low Reverse Accumulator Piston
104 Low Reverse Switch Valve
105 Second Clutch Accumulator Piston
106 Fourth Clutch Accumulator Piston
107 Underdrive Clutch Accumulator Piston
108 Overdrive Clutch Accumulator Piston
109 Accumulator Retaining Plate

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 45-545-68RFE_VacTestGuide 04-27-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 3
 CHRYSLER 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

OE Exploded View
Pump Body • 45RFE Shown

204

203 201

202

Pump Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

201 TCC Switch Valve
202 Main Pressure Regulator Valve
203 TC Limit Valve
204 TCC Accumulator Control Valve

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 45-545-68RFE_VacTestGuide 04-27-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 4