Dodge Challenger Automatic Transmission Bands & Clutches

The automatic transmission system of your Dodge Challenger uses a multi-disc clutch operation, where a series of small discs are placed in-between steel plates, with the clutch featuring a piston and return springs. When the fluid pressure is raised, the clutch pack and piston are engaged, thus locking the assembly and driving the wheels. When the pressure is lowered, i.e. the engine is at idle, the piston and the clutch pack become disengaged, and the wheels stop turning. A band is a flexible metal ring that fits around the circumference of the clutch housing. It tightens to engage the actual gears and loosens up in order to release them. This transmission type also utilizes servo pistons in order to activate / deactivate the bands.

While clutches are responsible for holding and driving force, bands create a stopping and holding force. Over time, their friction materials wear out. This can also happen due to ATF leaks. Worn or broken bands and clutches can cause transmission slipping and premature wear of the gears. And our web store is here to provide all of the necessary replacements, including Dodge Challenger automatic transmission bands & clutches. We carry a wide range of products, supplied to us by such companies as ATP and Exedy , to name only a few.