Dorman - OE Solutions Automatic Transmission Case Cover P/N:265-820
Replace a leaking side cover with a one-piece upgrade: the Dorman OE Solutions Automatic Transmission Case Cover 265-972 is a single-piece transmission side cover with a more durable, rust-resistant coating. It fits many Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles, among them the 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009-2019 Dodge Journey. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
On certain Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles, the original automatic transmission case cover is a glued two-piece design. It can deteriorate and leak from normal fatigue and exposure to the elements. The dealer offers only that same factory design, which leaves the door open to a similar failure later. Dorman's OE FIX version replaces it with a single-piece cover.
Before installing, consult the vehicle service information for the installation procedure and the correct fasteners. Afterward, check the transmission fluid level and top it off with the fluid type the vehicle manufacturer specifies.
Interchange: 5078570AA · 5078570AB · 5078868AA
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What does an automatic transmission case cover do?
It closes off the side of the automatic transmission case and helps keep transmission fluid sealed inside. Dorman 265-972 is a single-piece replacement for the original glued two-piece cover.
What are signs the transmission side cover may need replacing?
Transmission fluid seeping or dripping from the side cover area, or a fluid level that keeps dropping, are signs the cover may need replacing. Find the source of the leak before you replace parts.
How is this cover different from the factory one?
The original is a glued two-piece design. This Dorman cover is a single piece with a more durable, rust-resistant coating, intended to give a longer-lasting repair.
Will it fit my Dodge Grand Caravan?
It is listed for the 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009-2019 Dodge Journey, among many others. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
What should I know before installing it?
Follow the vehicle service information for the installation procedure and the correct fasteners. Then check the transmission fluid level and top it off with the fluid type the vehicle manufacturer specifies.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.