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    Jul 27, 2021 4 minutes
    By Jim O’Clair

    CHRYSLER A-518 DONORS?

    Q: Is there a complete list of vehicles worldwide that used the Chrysler A-518 automatic transmission?

    Barry Western Via Hemmings.com

    A: The A-518 four-speed automatic was basically a retooled A-727 with overdrive in fourth gear (.069:1 ratio) added. It was later renamed with the 46RH (hydraulically pressurized governor) and 46RE (electronically pressurized governor) designations. You will find them in 1990-’03 Dodge trucks and B-series vans, 1998-’03 Durangos, and 1995-’03 Dakotas with gas engines, except the V-10. Several Jeep Grand Cherokees also had the A-518: the 1992 model year with a 5.2-liter V-8, and the 1998 model year with a 5.9-liter. They are a/8 inches further back, but these obstacles are not difficult to overcome. Be aware that when installing one of these in an older Chrysler passenger car, the transmission tunnel may need some alterations to clear the larger tail of the later overdrive gearbox.

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