PML Aisin AS68RC Deep Transmission Pan

Description

Volume : 3 to 4 quarts over stock, approximately

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. This pan is about 6½ inches deep.

Number of Bolts: 18

PML designed this Aisin AS68RC transmission pan for heavy duty diesel cab and chassis trucks with the 6 speed Aisin transmission.

Benefits:

Cooling — extra fluid capacity, fins, and aluminum construction for cooler fluid temperatures
Drain hole and magnetic drain plug — on the side for safety
Secure seal — machined flat gasket flange for a leak free seal
Strength — high quality, thick walls
Works with stock gasket and filter
Includes new mounting bolts and magnetic drain plug

We have one of these pans on SPECIAL because it has some cosmetic blemishes.

Applications

2007 to 2012 Dodge Ram 3500HD Chassis Cab with the 6.7 Diesel
2007 to 2012 Dodge Ram 4500HD Chassis Cab with the 6.7 Diesel
2007 to 2012 Dodge Ram 5500HD Chassis Cab with the 6.7 Diesel
2007 to 2009 Sterling Bullet

Configurations vary so always check to verify transmission and clearance.

Our thanks to RevMax Torque Converters for their help with the design and development of this pan.

Installations

2010 Dodge Ram 4500

John in Peyton, Colorado installed this PML AS68RC transmission pan on his 2010 Ram 4500 6.7. He reported that "installation was easy with no fitment issues". He used a 1/4 inch drive 5mm hex bit since clearance is tight when bolting up the pan. He used the approved ASCR fluid (not ATF+4) and needed just over three gallons for the fill.

Here are the part numbers for the gasket, filter and fluid John used:

Mopar Pan Gasket: 68020049AA
Mopar Filter: 68019688AA
Mopar Fluid, ASCR - Gallon: 05189977AA / Quart: 05189966AA

Our thanks to John for sharing his installation information and pictures below.

From left to right:
Top Row: Ram 4500 Truck, driver's side view of stock pan, passenger's side view of stock pan
Bottom Row: supplies, driver's side view of PML pan installed, passenger's side view of PML pan installed
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2009 Dodge Ram 4500

Certified Transmissions did one of the first installations of this pan. These pictures show the PML Aisin pan on a 2009 Ram 4500 Cab & Chassis. Our thanks to Certified for providing these pictures and feedback.

From left to right: view from back to front, view of passenger's side, view of cooling lines
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2009 Dodge Ram 5500

John installed this PML Aisin pan on his 2009 Ram 5500 Cummins. He reported that the installation was straight forward and took him no longer than a couple of hours. The only special tool that he recommends is an extra long 5mm Allen Socket for the bolts in the front of the pan where the transmission cooler lines run. He added just under 13 quarts of Amalie Super Universal Transmission fluid, meets or exceeds the JWS 3009 spec required by Chrysler or Aisin. With the stock pan, he would add just a tad over 9 quarts. Our thanks to John for his feedback on his installation.

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Left to Right: Ram 5500 Cummins, Tools Used for Installation of PML pan, Stock Transmission Pan

Left to Right: PML Transmission Pan Installed, PML Pan Close to Cooler Lines but Fits Fine, Passenger Side View of PML Pan on Ram 5500

2008 Sterling Bullet 4500

This PML pan was installed on a 2008 Sterling Bullet 4500.

These images show the PML AS68RC pan installed on the Sterling Bullet (from left to right): view of the driver's side, view showing ground clearance, view showing that the pan fits with the lines, view of the truck

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Specifications

Drain for PML AS68RC Transmission Pan

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PML placed the drain hole on the driver's side, near the rear of the vehicle, as shown here.

A magnetic drain plug is included with the pan and all the mounting bolts. The side location is safer than the bottom since there is less chance for damage than on the bottom. There is still easy access for maintenance.

Optional Machining for Temperature Sending Unit

Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit.

If you would like PML to drill and tap hole, there is a machining charge. There are three possible locations. Select the option before clicking the ADD TO CART button. A plug for the hole is included. The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.

This pan has three locations that can be machined for a temperature sending unit: