A518 A618 [90-UP] Automatic Transmission Friction Clutch Pack Clutch Module

Getting the direct clutch friction right on an A518, A618, 46RE, 47RH, or 48RE is one of those details that separates a rebuild that holds from one that comes back in six months. This individual clutch pack module is the early tan direct application, covering units from 1988 through 2002, and it is a single component, not a kit.

The early tan designation is not cosmetic. These automatic transmission units were produced in more than one direct clutch configuration during the production run, and installing the wrong friction type into this bore creates apply pressure problems that show up immediately under load. If the unit you are working on falls in the 1988 to 2002 range, confirming whether the direct clutch is the early tan spec before pulling the part is the step that saves a callback.

This is a single friction clutch pack module. Steel plates, separator plates, Automatic Transmission Filter, bands, solenoids, and sealing rings are not included and are not implied by this listing. If your rebuild requires any of those components, they need to be sourced separately.

At 2.75 lb, the part ships as a single unit. There is no kit assembly here, no bundled pieces, and no additional hardware in the box.

Before placing the order, check the code stamped on the transmission case, the model year of the application, and specifically the direct clutch bore configuration to make sure the early tan specification matches what is on the bench. The A518 and its related units were built with more than one direct clutch setup across this production window, and confirming that detail up front avoids delays.

• Direct clutch service for A518, A618, 46RE, 47RH, and 48RE units built in the early tan configuration between 1988 and 2002.
• This listing covers the friction module only. It does not include steel plates, Automatic Transmission Filter, bands, or sealing rings. Confirm exactly what your rebuild needs before ordering.
• The early tan direct clutch designation matters: fitting the wrong friction type to this bore causes slip from the first apply cycle. This part matches the early specification.
• Single friction clutch pack module, early tan direct application. Shipping weight 2.75 lb. No additional pieces are bundled with this individual component.
• Before ordering, verify the transmission code stamped on the unit, the build date, and the direct clutch bore configuration to confirm the early tan spec applies to your application.

What's in the box

• 1 x Clutch Pack, A518 A618 Module [With Early Tan Direct]

Compatible vehicles

• Fits Ram 1500 1/2 Ton - Pickup [04-06], Ram 1500 1/2 Ton - Van [03-07], Ram 2500 Mega Cab 3/4 Ton - Pickup [06-07], Ram 2500HD 3/4 Ton - Pickup [04-07], Ram 3500 Mega Cab 1 Ton - Pickup [06-09], Ram 3500HD 1 Ton - Pickup [03-09], Ram 4500HD Pickup [05-07].