Chrysler 32RH 3-Speed Automatic · Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1988–2002 Jeep Wrangler (4-cyl 2.5L and 4.0L 6-cyl light applications); 1988–1996 Dodge Dakota (6-cyl light duty); compact Chrysler/Jeep 3-speed
| Configuration | 3-speed automatic with lockup torque converter — derived from A904 |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.74:1 · 2nd 1.54:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · Rev 2.21:1 |
| Fluid Type | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Fluid Capacity | 8.0 qts total, 4.0 qts service refill |
The 32RH's lockup torque converter solenoid fails at high mileage, causing TCC to stay engaged or disengage unexpectedly.
Symptoms: Engine stall at stops (TCC stuck engaged); shudder; TCC won't engage at highway speed
Same front band adjustment requirement as other TorqueFlite units.
Symptoms: 2nd-gear slip; band adjustment needed
Kickdown valve sticking prevents full-throttle downshifts.
Symptoms: No kickdown under hard acceleration
Full disassembly. TCC solenoid replaced. Front band replaced and adjusted. All clutch packs replaced. Valve body rebuilt. Full ATF+4 soft parts kit.
ATF+4 every 30,000 miles. Jeep Wrangler off-road use: service every 20,000 miles. Check TCC operation — engine should not stall at a stop when transmission is in Drive.
1988–2002 Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ with the 2.5L 4-cyl and some 4.0L 6-cyl applications. Some early Cherokee versions also used it.
Classic stuck TCC solenoid symptom. If the TCC stays engaged when you stop, the engine stalls. TCC solenoid replacement ($150–250) resolves it immediately.
Adequate for light off-road. Serious rock crawling is hard on any automatic, but the 32RH is a robust simple design that handles mild off-road well with regular ATF+4 service.
Mopar ATF+4. Do not use Dexron.
$1,100–1,600. 2-day turnaround.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's 32RH rebuild specialists since 1987.
