2003 - 4.0 Ford Explorer Transmission Replacement
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- 4.0 2003 Ford Explorer Transmission Replacement. Rare Video on how this is done. Its a lot of work and this is probably why no one has did a video on this. Not to many videos on this particular model/ year on RUclips. 2002- 2005 ish. Enjoy. ~~Sorry about the shaky video. If I'd thought my channel going to have 20k subs I'd would have used a tripod~~
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Wow, that's a lot of work and God bless you for actually taking the time to videotape the process and also for being so thorough. I cannot see how anyone in the world could actually give your video a thumbs down, I'm baffled... people.
For anyone watching this in 2023. Instead of trying to loosen the bolts on the crossmember and risk breaking them. Put a wrench on the bolt side and take the nut off of the other side. Once you get the nut off hit the bolt with a hammer and it will back out easily. Also pro tip if you take the intake off the top of the engine you can easily reach the top 4 housing bolts from the engine bay then you just gotta do the sides and bottom housing bolts. Don't unplug your starter unless you plan on un hooking your battery first just take two bolts out and hang it to the side and you can get to your torque converter nuts there should be 4 nuts. Youll have to get a good sized ratchet or breaker bar and i believe the crank pulley bolt is a 18mm.
It's a 19mm not an 18mm.
I am replacing flywheel on 2000 Expedition 5.4L this weekend , great video, most bolts same sizes and this video was really helpful, thanks for posting it.
But its the satisfaction knowing what you accomplish. And some bragging rights. Good luck!
i found your video very helpful. you're right that it is hard for one person. i fell back on your video while taking mine out. Thank you for making it
Glad it worked out for you. I miss my explorer...Going to get me another one:)
Yep, good effort mate. Thanks a lot. Another garage legend. No BS. Just how to get it out.
This video may be old but it still helped me alot I just wanted to say thank you...
really great job with the video and the content. Not professional camera work but seriously helpful. You showed everything that needed to be shown Great job! 5 years ago you made it and its still helping people. I will be looking through all your videos thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for helping me. This drivetrain is on the s197 mustang. No one else was able to describe like you did
Thank you TVWXMAN32 ; your video was incredibly informative and helpful to our own project of removing a couple 4.0L and 5R transmission combos. Kudos to you for doing this on your own as well; it is hard enough with help!
Thanks! Glad it went ok for you!
I have the same problem but with a 2,000 Ford Ranger I'm going to go ahead and pull it out thank you for all the information you are a big help
Great!!
Well, I have been able to take everything off so far. Tomorrow the bell housing and torque converter. One small bit of advice, taking the drivers side wheel off made taking the starter and exhaust so much easier. Thanks for your video, it was some great tips.
Yea that exhaust....UGH!!! Those stud bolts seem to always break on the Y pipes...
I had a problem with f150 tonight we said screw it and pulled it out transfer case an all
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it!
;D
Great video and information. This video shows you exactly what you deal with doing this work, also some of the things that can go wrong.
Nice!
Thanks, I'm going to do one this summer when the weather gets a little better. Great video, I'm familiar with it now. I was wondering about the transfer case and how it all came apart.
Thanks brother for filming this!!! I'm working my way up to popping out a transmission
Nice!!
Never have changed a transmission in my life u made it easy brotha thanks
;)
I take my hat off to you. This has to be the toughest job to do on the floor. I have done a few with a regulator floor jack at first then I brought a transmission jack. Much,much better with the trans jack. I think the reason I stop doing them is because I got tired of smelling like transmission fluid. Anyone who has worked on auto transmissions knows what I mean.
+Joe Scarpati I do it just to flip cars/suv's. I make pretty good money at it. My selling points are always "look what I've done to make this vehicle to make it great" lol. But you are right...its hard works. Thank goodness for hot showers at the end of the day.
Really enjoyed the video. Soon, I will have to replace the rear main crankshaft seal in my 2005 4x4 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The steps and effort shown in the video were valuable to realize the endurance needed for the work. I am sure my task will be similar although I do not think I have any 12 point drive shaft bolts but I will check beforehand as I have very few 12 point sockets.
Thanks man good luck!
Good video sir. Videos like this are the best part about RUclips. Subbed.
Glad I could help. Thanks!~
FANTASTIC VIDEO.
Exelente video. Llevo mucho tiempo buscando una transmisión automática de una Ford Explorer año 1996 4x4 de 4000 cc.
Felicitaciones nuevamente por su video.
Nice! Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Now I see for sure what I’m getting into.
I don’t know why people don’t like the video... thanks for sharing your experience.! I’m sure it helped a lot of people
thanks for sharing.. just got an 03 explorer with 180km on it and this weekend the transmission started grinding, and slipping, etc. Haven't decided what to do as yet but this give good idea what is involved in taking the busted one out
+Jonathon Driscoll I understand...Good luck!
Hey bud, great video! I had a good idea to what I was getting into but definitely helped me prepare myself! Mostly mentally cause I just put a motor in 3 months prior! Lol
true just take your time...you will always win! good luck.
porque truena mi camioneta ford explorer 2002 4.0 v6 le puse la transmission todo quedo vien pero aldar buelta truena del lado isquierdo sera que el transfer case esta mal o sera otra falla
I’ve had mine since buying it in 2010, first time ever I’ve seen “check transmission” msg appear today 😔 I’m not mechanically savvy with cars and I’m scared this is gonna be an expensive repair without even knowing what’s actually wrong, today I was driving and noticed that my Explorer will just rev continuously when trying to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear, Is this an indication that maybe the transmission is not entirely broken but has a minor problem? Or am I now looking at buying a whole new gearbox? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
FANTASTIC VIDEO...!!! THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE AND POST THIS...!!!
Where did you get the transmission for 4.6 explore and how much was it. Thanks
Thank you for the video!
Great!~!
I put a front axle in mine recently, it was Hell of a job,I did myself
Anyone doing this repair in the rust belt ( North East ) be prepared for transmission crossmember bolts to break off inside the frame rails. Its extremely common and a wicked PITA.
+William Livingston ....You Got that Right!!
Want to know once you installed the trans how do you get the convertor up against the flexplate? There's no removable plate on the bell housing.
Does the exhaust have to come down even if you get all the cross member and trans mount bolts out? 2003 4.0
Was it necessary to remove the manifolds to replace the transmission?
great video !!!!
thanks for that it's gonna help me a lot getting mine done how did you go about getting the servo's out
I used a needle nose pliers I think. Good luck.
I got a question, so I’m getting my transmission rebuilt and I will be putting it back in, I made sure that transmission was fully seated and then I got it flush with motor. No binding or nothing, I’m trying to figure out if I need to space torque converter from flex plate or pull it all the way against it. I also did my rear main seal and there was a 1-1/4 spacer to 1-1/2 maybe not to sure, between crank and flex plate. Sorry it’s a 97 ford ranger 4.0l. It been a year since it has been in but I believe it was all the way against the flex plate with no spacers. If you can please help me
Can you list the material you used to finish this job and from where do we buy them
Is this the same transmission that’s in a 96 Ford Explorer? Pretty sure mine needs replaced. It’s gonna cost so I don’t know if it’s worth it.
Many thanks sir! Question - did you replace the transmission cooler/radiator, or did you just flush it? I'm ready to pull and fix or rebuild my 2004 5R55S from an Eddie Bauer with 111K miles. It's leaking at the front of the case. All was working fine, saw smoke from the engine bay, saw oil leaking from around the valve covers, but that was a head-fake because the trannie started slipping and saw red fluid (foamy-grey) puddling under the vehicle. Ugh... Now reverse is gone. I'd like to know how low the fluid is - but no - no dipstick! This thing has more sensors than a space shuttle, but no dipstick.I have a Ford Shop Manual - best $35 ever spent on eBay. I've pulled a transmission before - like a 100 years ago (well, in '82). My '72 Nova needed a new trannie. By myself in 1/2 day, I dropped it, took it to the local salvage, gave them $75 and my old one for one from the yard, bolted it in and all was well... I have a feeling this won't be the same experience.
You missed the most important article to your operation. Cxc51a ford spray, penetration spray, I am in the process of what you did here.I have a 2002 explorer with a 4.6 . I using all Ford gear putting her back together soon as my used tranny arrives. God bless from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🙏 Great video, thanks for the imfo bud,thanks.
Nice!!!
Have you ever swapped the 4.6 Romeo with a 4.6 Romeo? If so do you have any tips.
Hey..thanks for the video..was way more informative the the others..was able to follow the steps without wondering what i would have to do before...lol...anyway...Thanks
Cool....glad it helped.
You are a great man
Now I Know, a lot of thanks, it was good video
Great!~
Can you access all the housing bolts from underneath with exhaust out of the way
Nice video
Thanks man
No! Thank you!
I need to repair my transmission wiring harness. The wire broke at speed sensor. Can not get hands up there to repair so I think i need to remove harness to splice broken wire. How can you remove harness without removing transmission? It looked like harness was bolted to trans at top. Any ideas?
Somehow, your going to have to get your hand up there. I don't think that harenss is bolted. Maybe there is a snap holding it. If you can get a mechenics (a little one for $8) mirror and light and look up there. That might help you to see whats going on.
Enjoying the video it was helpful
Nice!!
Great video !!! I got a solenoid pack at the junk yard for my 04 explorer. a mechanic ( not transmission guy ) told me it'd have to be reprogrammed. Does that sound right ?
thanks
No. No programing needed. The SUV'S computer does all that. Its all ready coded into the SUV'S computer. It will learn how you drive and program its self Accordingly. Why did you replace the solenoid pack?
like it cause not only are you a expert you a master teacher to.. thankZ!!!
Ha ha....old wizard...more like.
Very informative video! I do have a question about your engine that moved... What did you have to do to straighten your engine back out from the drop of transmission and transfer case?
You can put a block of wood under the motor to help out!
@@FixingWithPassion Too late! I already rebuilt the transmission and installed everything. I cannot connect the driveshafts to the transfer case because it appears I have to reposition the engine back to where it was. How would I go about that? Can the nuts and bolts that are not connected to the block or frame be loosened to make the adjustment?
Just curious how many days did it take to pull this transmission
Is procedure much different without a transfer case?
good job question what was the problem what did find out after open it up. thanks for the video
I think it was planetary gear. I Got a used on on e-bay and put it back to together and it ran great! Almost 2 years ago. I did sell it over a year ago.
I can believe you had to take the exhaust off? I pulled the transmission on my 2001 explore sport trac and never touch the exhaust only troubles I had was the bolts on the frame but I did WD40 everything for 2 days before I started taking it apart.
My 05 explorer was 209,000 miles on it. Yesterday the check transmission & the o/d light come on as I was pulling into my drive way. It wasn’t making any grinding noise, but I noticed when I got to 5,000 rpm I could feel it lag.
Thank sir fo showing me that I need to just pay somebody 😂,,bless you, I don't have time to do all that,,I tip my hat to you
Hey man GREAT VIDEO, I just pulled my trans5R55s on my 2002 explorer 4x4 (came out great thanks to your video) got a rebuilt trans but I'm having problems with the linkage nut to make the transfer, broke whatever's inside the old transmission and now It just spins. Did you have the same problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Linkage bolt? Not sure what you mean.
TVWXMAN32 sorry I always called it linkage but wear the gear shift cable connects to the trans, I got the clip off that you showed in the video with the screwdriver but the part that stays on the transmission there's a nut, when I put a socket on it, it went through all the gears and then I applied more pressure to my ratchet and something snapped inside the trans and now it just spins and I can't loosen the nut so I can switch out that arm to the new trans. I probably have to drop the pan and work my way up, but was just wondering if you had the same problem?
Great video. One question. When reinstalling the trans how hard is to re align the torque converter bolts to the flex plate. Not much room to spin the torque converter.
You can spin the torque converter very easy to line up the bolts. Take your time and don't rush it
There is nothing more important when installing a auto tranny than to really pay attention to whats going on with the converter and the spacing and all that stuff, you can really mess things up in a hurry,i have installed a few motors in my time and as ive gotten older i realized how lucky i have been, i got a brand new motor siting here at home i will be installing in October (too hot right now) and i decided to do a lot of studying on how to go about it and all that, i dont wanna be that guy thats on his fifth installation and hoping and praying "it will work this time" lol
Im doing a custom thing thats why im adamant about being careful, you know your stuff well but i put this up for other people as i am learning all this myself.
I used to think that all you had to do with any motor was put that tranny bellhousing to the engine, tighten everything up and you were done when in reality you need to make sure that converter is "seated" properly on the pump or you will have major problems, you gotta make sure if you are doing a custom project you have the correct flexplate (this is a really common mistake people make with disastrous consequences), gotta make sure you put sealer on your flexplate bolts and a few other things, not trying to scare anyone but you just have to be careful and pay attention and not be on your 8th beer when you do this,preferable sober ha ha ha ha
Great video man,very detailed,interesting how the access point is thru the starter, most trannys ive seen have a inspection plate on bottom where you would conduct all that business but every model is different,whatever works is my motto,you are pretty brave to do this all by yourself but Ive done it too, sometimes there is no help available.
hello, your video helped me to change my transmission, I put a new one, my question is after changing it, I have to do a type of reset so that it works well and does not show me the same codes again, I have to take it to an agency to do it or is there some way to do it
He answerd that back in comments
Would it be easier or would you run into clearance problems if you left the Transfer Case bolted to the Transmission while using a transmission jack? Your video show dropping the Transfer Case first.
Yea...it would be easier. I took off the transfer case off...because It was easier for me being by my self.
hair off topic but i'm stuck with a 4.0L auto mustang torn apart and cant find an answer anywhere, hope you can help. pulled engine and trans for timing chain replacement, converter, flex plate and engine have all been turned and weren't marked properly (no idea exact location of direction when removed). does it matter how the converter/plex plate and crank are turned when put together (will it shake if exact bolt holes aren't reused)? balance question really. thanks in advance. -jeremy
NA probably not. I always use the same bolts. Now on the 2002 explorers
and up....yea...its a different story....for a nother time.
23:30 removal of torque converter bolts from fly wheel.
26:00 removal of transmission.
what could I expect to pay a mechanic to do this job? thanks
@@dlud9714 $600-$800
Would a gearbox out of a 4.0l go onto a 4.6l explorer?
any tips for reinstalling? did you use any sort of loctite on re assembly? did you install a aftermarket transmission cooler as not to suck in all the old nasty fluid?
I used no loctite and did not flush the cooler either. The filter caught all of it (lucky me) If you use any loctie use it on the fly wheel/torque bolts. The rest of the bolts just good old muscle ;) Drove it for 6mos ran perfect! I'm miss her after I sold Her.
Great video! No idea how you manage to stay productive under there and still get the good shots. Question for you, I'm in the middle of an engine swap on a 5.4l F150 and I'm struggling with the top 2 bolts on the engine to bell housing. Planning on getting some clearance and coming at it with the extension, but I'm wondering if I should plan on both cross members coming off or if I can get enough wiggle with one or the other. Any advice from your experience?
Cross members have to come out. I dropped the back of the tranny some to get some room for the two top bolts.....Tow top bolts....long extensions. Took a while but I made sure they broke free first then took them out.
5.4 swap on a 3v you HAVE to take the intake off to to get the clearance for removal. Just take it off and back the bolts out from the top.
I'll remember that and try it if I ever get a 5.4.
Im currently doing one on a friend's 2004, and I have to say them subframe bolts won't budge
They will "snap" before they come off...
I've got all the bolts out from the bell housing and the nuts on the flywheel/flexplate but the transmission still won't budge do I need to just pry it harder towards the rear???
Yes...That's what I had to do. And shake it maybe just a little. When it starts to go....go slowly.... Make sure its propped up! I don't want you to get hurt! Good luck!
Thanks for the fast response really appreciate it I was missing a bolt at the very top I got it now ! Great video!
Good idea on paint on bolts I have a 96 for same engin
Great!
@@FixingWithPassion yea mine I just changed tge flouid like 4 weeks ago and the transmission went out at 7 am yesterday
DAMMIT WHY DIDNT YOU SHOW THE REAR MAIN SEAL!!!! thanks for the video brother!
*Hey Nathan R. - when you're installing/replacing the entire transmission/torque converter exactly how much transmission fluid is needed for this vehicle?*
8 ish +
@@FixingWithPassion What is the best transmission fluid for 01 Ford Explorer Sports Track? And are you 100% sure that it's 8ish plus or 11 total?
I got a good one for you. after I took the pump out, I only found one servo strut from the servo side from the od band. the adjuster side strut was gone. got any ideas of where it might be?
Its got to be in there somewhere. You check the pan?
Hey how did you get that your pump out?
I have overdrive light flashing on 2002 Ford Explorer 190000 miles. Transmission shift smooth but I think torque converter is bad . I check seat belt connector change fluid in transfer case and transmission clean tps sensor check ohm on front speed wheel sensor 4500 ohm not open. I’m going until she blow. I also add additive to rear axle ford recommend for locking up fix.
Your video was a great help . Thank you for your efforts.
Just one question though.
I pulled the motor and transmission out in one piece as i had to do the timing chains on my 98 4.0lt Explorer.
Reconnected trani to motor outside the car and now have re- install all items back in the car.
The motor is running well and quiet with the new timing chains , but the transmission dose not engage in drive or reverse.
I have not done any work to the trani other than disconnect and reconnect it from the motor.
Have i missed something ????
Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Regards George
Wow, I'm not sure...I'd start looking at electrical connections on the transmission. Maybe one is not getting connected. Strange. Is the torque converter connected to the flywheel bolts?
Trani all good now just had to add a lot more fluid.
Thanks for your comments.
Do you also work on motors or just transmissions
Are you familiar with the timing of the balance shaft on the Explorer 4.0 SOHC Motor .
Hope to hear from you
I have Forward Forward Planetary Carrier 6 pinion that while pulling out of case the needle bearings fell apart. By looking at one side of the race that stayed connected to the Planetary Gear bore, it looks the race is staked by the OD. Does that mean I have to buy the whole Forward Planetary Carrier 6 pinion or can I just buy the bearing?
You might be able to get just a bearing....but it might be better just to get the entire unit. Go on e-bay...and look for parts you need. Tons of tranny parts cheep! I go there ll the time ;)
Thank you. Kind of a shame when all of the parts that mate with the Forward Planetary and the gears look so good. I did find one for $27 and ordered it. Probably a good price considering I might have a heck of a time finding just the thrust bearing. I'm also getting a new Over Drive Drum and OD Planetary Gear Set. OD band had no friction material at all and completely burned up the Over Drive Drum and OD Planetary Gear Set. Also, took out some teeth.
Yep...I had to do the same thing...bearings are mated to the plant. Good deal!!
Thanks man, how long did it take you to do?
I wonder if its possible to put a M5OD-R1HD Manual in one of these from the sport model of the same year. I got 2003 with 118k very cheap.
Is the transmission pan flat
Maybe you are still watching this video,,, my wife’s 2005 transmission had a problem recently, something about solenoid inside the transmission. Is it a good choice to change that and will it be reliable.
William Coley change out the transmission I did that and only lasted maybe a year I’m changing out the transmission
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer automatic. Would it be roughly the same process for that transmission that you did for yours?
Yes I think so.
Nathan Rohrbough Good to know. Thanks a bunch Nathan.
I have a question. Recently repaired the transmission of ford explorer 2009 4.0 and a week later I heard a noise and I am now told that it is liquid transfer oil. And I do not think it's that, you think if you can help me, please
Liquid transfer oil ????????? lol
That's right, that's what the mechanic told me, when I called him to find out what had happened to him. Why that noise, as if something moved when you're driving
I just think that's not it, I say no mechanics, but by logic when there is oil leak leaves a mark on the floor, and this time it was not like that
Yea that will happen.
Fun fun man you'd have it out in 2 hrs with a lift I've done a Buick lacrosse with no lift It was a lot of fun
Word! lol
ok thanks
Hey I'm having an issue and I'm hoping you might possibly be able to help me, I am replacing a motor on a 2008 Explorer and I'm afraid the torque converter isn't fully seated into the transmission. the converter to flex plate studs are flush with the bell housing but the center piece of the converter sticks past the side of the bell housing by about an inch do you happen to remember if this was the case with yours? At around 27:00 into the video you show taking it apart and at first in the video it looks further recessed but then a few seconds later it looks like the studs are flush with the edge of the bell housing. Any information from you or anybody else would be greatly appreciated.
Well when you tighten the torque converter bolts it will move 1/2 or so. So there is some wiggle room. Just spin it and see if it feels ok.
I finally figured it out, the smallest splined shaft that comes out of the transmission must have gotten pulled out a bit and somehow it gets jammed and doesn't go back in. I found the solution here: www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/torque-converter-install-problems.274525/ its a different year but same transmission. I spent 2 days putting the engine in and out because of this. If you have a way to pin this response or link to that forum it might be helpful to someone else in the future. Thanks for your help!
Yep, that happened to me also....lol Glad you fixed it!!
How much did all the parts cost you I was looking at AutoZone you can buy a 2003 Ford Explorer transmission for like 1800 and then you get like 500 back for core
That's a good deal! My parts was maybe $150.00. But my labor is free...so it was nice to have it done in a short time span.
Nathan Rohrbough Wait, your replacement transmission only costed you 150 dollars!?!
Yes! Just a few hard parts and my work (free).
Nathan Rohrbough That's insane!! You must have awesome scrap yards in your area!
No, actually I got most of my parts on e-bay! lol
Would a 2005 Explorer have the same transmission problems? The one we have has been well maintained.
10-4 back door....yeppers....
TVWXMAN32 Okay. It has 99 thousand plus miles. Is there a typical time frame for when it fails or?
nice video
thanks man!
i have a rear main seal leak on my 99 explorer, and this video just confirms that i will not be removing my trans to replace it. Still trying to make bars stop leak work. Or if it gets too bad ill pay firestone the 700 something dollars they quoted me to replace the rear main seal. you seem calm in the video, but i dont know how you have patience for all that.
I understand. I had no choice and had to do this. The mind is a powerful thing sometimes. Good luck to you.
did you take the top bolts out through the back or the side?
Back side. I had to reach up with extensions to the top....way...........up there!I probably had a 2 foot extension on my ratchet (1/2) which worked better... Don't even try a 3/8.
Finally got the damn thing swapped. You're right, 3/8s didn't have the strength to break that loose and I fear I would have broken the universal joint had I put a pipe on the ratchet. The amount of extensions needed made me want to go buy a single piece 2 ft extension - in 1/2 in - because of the slop inherent to using 5 extensions...
On the other hand, the other difference I saw from your video, I had no access hole by the starter to take those bolts off, mine was on the driver side of the car, covered by a rubber plug. - This is in a 2004 Lincoln Aviator. Last but not least, the aviator has a ton of extra insulation, that eats into the space you have...
I did this on my lift... the fact that you did it on your back on the ground... my hat's off to you sir! :-)
Great video! Can you share where you got that boring kit and what the price was? Thanks for taking the time... I bought an 05 Explorer in perfect shape except trans, had the OD/IM servo issue, thought I'd do the o-ring fix but got it open and found the prior owner had already done it... Ugh. Thanks again.
www.ebay.com/itm/5R55N-S-W-SERVO-BORE-REPAIR-SYSTEM-FOR-OVERDRIVE-INTERMEDIATE-PISTONS/272427567829?hash=item3f6df2cad5:g:Lz8AAOSwPe1T5P39&vxp=mtr
I still have mine and was thinking maybe selling it on e-bay. But here is a link to one that is for sale. There not cheep!
The thing that sucks, that cross member is a bitch...because the bolts
break at the frame....at least all mine did. Factory said " fuck the
next guy who has to take out the cross member" lol I think they used
JB weld on those bolts
Yeah that, plus the exhaust, are the only pieces I'm a bit concerned over. I don't have ready access to a welder, but if we encounter that issue I can work it out... Just adds to my 'buddy favor list'. ;) If you do end up selling yours, I'd be interested LOL. Thanks again for going to all the trouble... Great work man.
Yea I going to say Exhaust next....lol My 2000 expedition did not have
to worry about the exhaust ;) Tranny slipped right past the exhaust. I have a Video on that
one also...on here. Good luck fixing it. Hopefully you have a nice warm
garage.
Hey one more question! (My friend and I getting ready to tackle this in two weeks ;). Obviously many of these Explorers have higher miles on them now and mine is no exception (200k+, but body / everything else still mint and working!)... Your trans obviously had some hard part failure that you could detect before removal... Mine, is just the missing 2nd/OD (servo bore / bands)... Other than those, everything works quiet and smooth. Fluid pretty dark, though. QUESTION... Did you replace torque converter. I've priced my stuff and sure would like to not have to spend extra $200 if not absolutely needed... But, don't wanna destroy my rebuilt unit. What's the real story on torque converter replace? Thanks again, and hope your holidays are great!
how much did it cost you? I'm putting one in mine in two weeks just want to get a basic price...
What cost?
DID YA MAKE THE MANIFOLD VID? I LOOKED,NEVER FOUND IT.
WHAT ABOUT TRANNY REBUILD??
THX FOR POSTING
4.0L with 120 somethin' thousand miles, Probably should rebuild that engine Next ! (Timing Chain !)
Maybe in your next video you should tell what size motor you have..I was looking for videos for a 97 explorer..4.0 liter..yes I am aware procedure is same v8 or v6...BUT....trying to look for something SPECIFIC...LIKE TORQUE CONVERTOR NUTS..OLD C4 AMD C6 TRANNIES DIDNT ALLOW YOU TO GO THRU THE STARTER HOLE TO ACCESS THE CONVERTOR NUTS..
I bought a rebuilt 5r55w transmission with rebuilt torque converter for my 2002 Explorer. It holds 12.7 qt per shop manual. Trans shop said dump 12 qts before installing. Shop manual said to start with 9 qts (Online ETE pdf instructions says 8 for what it's worth, then add...). I put in 9 prior to install, checked it and it is running out of the plug when I check it. I flushed and blew out the cooler prior to install. I called the trans shop and the manager said it needs the 12, to add 3 more qts, but I'm afraid of overfilling. I notice the transmissions they stock (in house rebuilds) are light gray, but mine, (they had to order...core? rebuilt trans?) is painted dark metallic gray. I'm wondering if the converter was prefilled and the manager doesn't realize it? Should I force 3 more quarts in? do I have air pocket? I hate to add when it is running out when I remove center plug running at warm idle in park. I think it is level on my lift. I drove it about 5 miles to circulate and it shifted fine, still checks overfull with only 9 quarts in it. I don't want to ignore the manager and void the warranty though. What do I do?
You can't over fill it. The transmission has a plug on the bottom of the pan. You pump fluid in the transmission while the engine is running getting up to normal temp, you let the extra fluid drip back out until it stops.
Why would it only take 9 quarts then if the capacity is 12.7? The transmission shop says I'll burn it up and void the warranty if I don't put 12 in. I put 9 in through the sensor hole before installing. I ran it to circulate it with the intention to top it off with 3 more qts. I checked it while running at normal temp and fluid was running out as if overfull...with only 9 quarts! Air pocket? My theory is that maybe they ordered this transmission from another rebuilder and it was dyno tested or the torque converter was prefilled?
Just fill it up until it stops dripping out of the drain plus. You cant F it up that's what its designed for ;) Not the side plug!!! The bottom pan plug.
push down on plug then pull it up
I didn't add any more since it appears over full, or when I take the center plug out, some runs out. I don't know why it only took 9 quarts, but the level is still the same each time I checked it. I haven't burned it up by not adding the 3 remaining quarts as warned by the shop. must have already had 3 in it prior to me adding the 9.
Nice job. 8 hrs. I would assume a lot of that time was consumed by video production.
Yep...something most people don't get. But it's part of the job :D
Old? I traded my 2003 Sport Trac 4.0 when it had 249,000 miles on it. It ran perfect, never leaked a drop of fluid, and the transmission certainly didn't have a problem either even though I'd haulded heavy trailers (3,000 lbs) thousands of miles. I only traded it because I had moved to a location where it snowed, and I needed 4WD or AWD, and my Sport Trac was only 2 WD.
Nice!!
2WD vehicles are generally MUCH more resilient with transmissions than 4WD or AWD vehicles.