Jeep Compass – Replace Transmission Pan Bolts when Replacing Gasket?

[Jim]

Hello! Looking for some advice on if anyone else has heard of this or if this is some sort of Mopar service requirement. I’m preparing for my 60k service, which includes changing the automatic transmission fluid & filter. I usually get my parts from a popular online Mopar parts supplier. When I went to lookup the transmission pan gasket, the part had a big note that says “When replacing the oil pan gasket is required to replace the oil pan bolts 05189844AA quantity of 18.”

I’ve never heard of this before for a transmission pan. Replacing all 18 bolts is almost $100 just in the pan bolts, which is more than the gasket + filter.

Any advice, or ideas as to what’s going on here? Is the gasket something special where it doesn’t require replacement when the pan is dropped?

The vehicle is a 2013 Jeep Compass.

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