the transmission went out

1998 DODGE RAM

100,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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I bought the truck listed above 1500. had to come replace the motor and when I picked it up the transmission went out. Found a 2000/2001 Dodge Ram 1500 v8 4x4 transmission, will it work? The salvage yard That has it said it will fit my 1998, I just wanted to make sure. What all years could I possibly use the transmission out of to fit my 1998?

Mar 20, 2021 at 9:03 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

I attached the possible transmissions for the trucks. The 1998 only offered one but the 2001 offered a few. You need to match up every sensor and connector to be sure they are exactly the same. All the transmissions will fit but the wiring is more important.

I attached the wiring diagram for your 98 below for you to match up with the donor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy

DIGITS 13,14, AND 15
Transmission Codes
- DGP = 4-speed Automatic (47RE)
- DGT = 4-speed Automatic (46RE)
- DGK = 4-speed Automatic (42RE)
- DDP = 5-peed Manual (NVG-4500)
- DDX = 5-speed Manual (NVG-4500 Heavy Duty)
- DDC = 5-speed Manual (NVG-3500)
- DEE = 6-speed Manual (NVG-5600)

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May 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial showing how to remove and replace a manual transmission which is similar:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace the automatic transmission on your truck. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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May 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM